Weekly Traffic Advisory

NYC DOT posts a weekly list of streets, bridges, highways, and tunnels that are temporarily closed for planned construction activities, special events, parades, and other events permitted by NYC DOT. This information is subject to change including all event dates, times, and routes, and does not reflect closures due to emergency situations nor long-term construction projects.

Additional Resources

Check NYC DOT’s weekend traffic advisory Check NYC DOT’s special traffic advisories Review Gridlock Alert Days Visit the NYC Street Closures Map Review the Citywide Events Calendar for a recap of additional permitted parades, block parties, major street fairs, and other public street events not permitted by NYC DOT Visit NYC Office of Emergency Management and NYPD for emergency street closure updates Visit 511NY for New York State's official traffic and travel information Other state and local agencies are responsible for street construction work in the city: NYC Department of Design and Construction, New York State Department of Transportation, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and MTA

Weekly Traffic Advisory for Saturday August 15, 2026, to Friday August 21, 2026

The City of New York’s Department of Transportation issued a traffic alert for this week providing the locations of road construction and events where lane and street closings will affect the flow of traffic. Lane closings may also occur due to circumstances beyond our control. Major road, lane and street closings for the coming week are as follows:

*Note: Bold text indicates updated information.

Manhattan

Battery Park Underpass

As of Sunday August 2nd, through Friday August 28th, 2026, a full northbound and southbound tube closure (not at the same time) will take place every week from 10pm Sunday night to 5am Friday morning. Traffic will return to its original configuration after work hours. These closures are necessary for the continued work on flood mitigation construction activities on Battery Park Underpass, as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

West 55th Street Bridge between 10th and 11th Avenue

The following impacts will take place:

  • Alternating concrete placement and paving on the south and north traffic lanes
  • Approximately13 parking spots will be eliminated on both north and south lanes
  • 14ft traffic lane will be maintained at all times
  • Shared traffic lane with motorcyclist

No parking 24/7-Construction work Monday, August 3rd to Friday August 28th, 2026, from 8am to 4pm. These closures are necessary for concrete placement, paving and installing pavement markings operations as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Northbound West Street (Route 9A/12th Avenue) between West 30th and West 34th Street

Two out of five northbound lanes will be closed nightly from 11pm Sunday to 5am Monday morning, Saturday from 1am to 8am, and Sunday from 2am to 11am from March 30, 2026, to October 15, 2026, to facilitate the High Line Western Rail Yards Reconstruction Project.

FDR Drive between Montgomery Street and East 15 Street

Single-lane northbound and/or southbound will be closed Monday to Thursday from 10pm to 5am next morning, Saturday from 12:01am to 9am, and Sunday from 1am to 11am. Double lane will be closed Tuesday to Friday from 1am to 5am, Saturday from 1am to 7am, and Sunday from 1am to 7am. These closures are necessary to facilitate median reconstruction and will continue through August 15, 2026.

FDR Drive Southbound between Jackson Street and Cherry Street

Single Lane will be closed Friday from 11pm to 7am next morning, and Sunday from 11pm to 10am next morning. Double lanes will be closed Tuesday to Friday from 1am to 5am, Saturday from 1am to 6am, and Sunday from 1am to 7am. These closures are necessary to facilitate East Side Coastal Resiliency Project and will continue through September 11, 2026.


Festivals, Parades and Events

Summer Streets – Week 3

The following streets will be closed Saturday August 15th, 2026, for the Summer Streets-Week 3 event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan

Embargo: Special Event Construction Embargo / July 23rd, 2026 to August 15th, 2026


Eighth Avenue Festival

The following streets will be closed Saturday August 15th, 2026, for the Eighth Avenue Festival event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan

Location(s):
  • 8th Avenue between 42nd Street and 57th Street

Summer In The City Festival

The following streets will be closed Saturday August 15th, 2026, for the Summer In the City Festival event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan

Location(s):
  • 135th Street between St. Nicholas Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard

Harlem Day Festival

The following streets will be closed Sunday August 16th, 2026, for the Harlem Day Festival event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan

Location(s):
  • 135th Street between St. Nicholas Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • Lenox Terrace Place between 135th Street and 134th Street
  • 134th Street between Dead End to Dead End

6th Avenue Summer Expo Fair

The following streets will be closed Sunday August 16th, 2026, for the 6th Avenue Summer Expo Fair event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan

Location(s):
  • 6th Avenue between 34th Street and 42nd Street

India Independence Day Parade & Festival

The following streets will be closed Sunday August 16th, 2026, for the India Independence Day Parade & Festival event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan

Formation:
  • 37th Street and 38th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
Route:
  • Madison Avenue between 38th Street and 27th Street
Dispersal:
  • 27th Street between Park Avenue South and 5th Avenue
Festival:
  • Madison Avenue between 24th Street and 26th Street
  • 26th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue South

Bronx/Manhattan

Broadway Bridge over the Harlem River

As of Monday August 10th, 2026, through Friday August 21st, 2026, the Bronx-bound right lane will be closed from 7am to 3pm, additionally, alternating center-lane will be closed in either direction from 10am to 2pm. These closures are in addition to the current Manhattan-bound right lane and adjacent sidewalk closures. At least one lane in each direction will be available at all times. Lanes will reopen normally each day after 3pm. These closures are necessary for the continued structural steel repairs on the Broadway Bridge as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.


Bronx

Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge over the Hutchinson River

As of Monday August 10th, 2026, and intermittently through Friday September 4th, 2026, a full bridge closure will take place in either northbound or southbound direction of the bridge (not at the same time) weeknights from 11pm to 5am. Traffic will return to its original configuration after work hours. The closures are necessary to conduct structural repairs on the Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) between Arthur Avenue and Clay Avenue

Single-lane will be closed in both directions Monday to Friday from 12:01am to 5am and double-lane will be closed from 1am to 5am, except holidays. These closures are to facilitate rehabilitation of the bridges overpassing Webster Avenue, Metro-North Railroad, and Third Avenue and will continue through December 14, 2026.


Brooklyn

17th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge over the Belt Parkway

As of Monday July 27th, 2026, through Friday August 21st, 2026, the bridge will be fully closed in westbound and eastbound direction from 11pm to 5am Tuesday nights into Wednesday morning and Thursday nights into Friday morning, and Saturday from 7am to 2pm. During these closures will be fully closed to cyclists, motorists and pedestrians. An extended closure may be required based on field conditions as work progresses. At least one lane in each direction will be maintained. Traffic will return to its normal configuration after work hours. These closures are necessary for the replacement of the 17th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge project as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Belt Parkway Bridge over 26th Avenue

As of Monday July 27th, 2026, through Friday August 21st, 2026, a single lane in either direction (but not at the same time) will be closed from 11pm to 5am, and a double lane will be closed from 1am to 5am Monday to Friday. One open traffic lane in each direction opposite direction will be maintained at all times. Traffic will return to its normal configuration after work hours. These closures are necessary to facilitate the continued rehabilitation work on the Belt Parkway Bridge over 26th Avenue as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Union Street Bridge over the Gowanus Canal

As of Monday July 27th, 2026, to Friday August 21st, 2026, the bridge will be fully closed from 11pm to 5am Tuesday nights into Wednesday morning and Thursday nights into Friday morning. The bridge will re-open after work hours. An extended closure may be required based on field conditions as work progresses. These closures are necessary for the repairs to the safety gates on the Union Street Bridge over Gowanus Canal as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Third Street Bridge over the Gowanus Canal

As of Tuesday July 28th, 2026, through Friday August 21st, 2026, the bridge will be fully closed between 11pm to 5am Tuesday nights into Wednesday mornings and Thursday night into Friday mornings. The bridge will re-open after work hours. These closures are necessary to conduct the continued repairs on the Third Street Bridge over Gowanus Canal.


Festivals, Parades and Events

Festa Di Santa Rosalia

The following streets will be closed Thursday August 20th, to Sunday August 30th, 2026, for the Festa Di Santa Rosalia event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Brooklyn

Location(s):
  • 18th Avenue between 67th Street and Bay Ridge Parkway

Brooklyn/Queens

Grand Street Bridge over Newtown Creek

As of Wednesday August 5th, 2026, and intermittently through Saturday August 22nd, 2026, an overnight full bridge closure will take place nightly, Sunday to Thursday from 11pm to 5am, and daytime Saturdays from 7am to 2pm. The bridge will be fully closed to traffic during these working hours. Metropolitan Avenue may be used as an alternate route. These closures are necessary for continued structural repairs of the Grand Street Bridge over Newtown Creek. permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Metropolitan Avenue Bridge over Newtown Creek

As of Monday July 27th, 2026, to Friday August 21st, 2026, a single vehicular lane closure will take place in the Queens-bound direction from 11pm to 5am. The Brooklyn-bound travel and bike lane will not be affected. The Queens-bound bike lane will be closed to cyclists. At least one lane on the Queens-bound will be maintained at all times. Traffic will return to its normal configuration after work hours. These closures are necessary for conducting maintenance on Metropolitan Avenue Bridge over Newtown Creek, as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Pulaski Bridge over Newtown Creek

As of Monday August 10th, 2026, and intermittently through Friday September 4th, 2026, a single lane in each direction northbound and southbound (not at the same time) will be closed weeknights between 11pm and 5am. Traffic will return to its original configuration after work hours. One lane in each direction will be maintained at all times. These closures are necessary to continue conducting maintenance on the Pulaski Bridge as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.


Queens

130 Avenue Bridge over Belt Parkway

As of Monday August 17th, 2026, through Friday September 11th, 2026, the south sidewalk will be closed to pedestrians. The newly reconstructed north sidewalk of the bridge will be open. Lane closure on 130th Avenue will remain necessary Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, Saturday 8am to 6pm, and Sunday from 9am to 6pm. The newly reconstructed north sidewalk of the bridge will be open. One lane in each direction will be maintained. Traffic lanes will return to normal configuration after work hours. This work is necessary for the continued rehabilitation work of the south sidewalk of the 130 Avenue Bridge over the Belt Parkway as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Hillside Avenue Bridge over Cross Island Parkway

Single-lane closures on the Cross Island Parkway will take place from August 17th, 2026, to September 11th, 2026, weekdays from 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday, and Weekends Saturday from 8am to 6pm, Sunday 9am to 6pm. At least one lane in each direction will be maintained at all times. Northern sidewalk will be open to pedestrians and southern sidewalk will be closed. Traffic will return to its original configuration after work hours. These closures are necessary to continue the rehabilitation of the southern half of Hillside Avenue Bridge as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Springfield Boulevard Bridge over Belt Southern Parkway between North Conduit Avenue and South Conduit Avenue

Single-lane closure will take place Monday August 17th, 2026, through Friday September 11th, 2026, from 10pm to 5am, and 1am to 5am (double-lane closure) Monday to Friday, weekday and weeknights. One lane in each direction will be maintained. Lanes of traffic will return to normal configuration after work hours. These closures are necessary for the continued rehabilitation of the Eastern sidewalk and include underdeck rehabilitation, spall repair and the removal of all lead-based paint, which may result in noise in the general area of the Springfield Boulevard Bridge over Belt Southern Parkway between North and South Conduit Avenues as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Roosevelt Avenue Bridge

As of Monday August 3rd, 2026, through Friday September 4th, 2026, single lane Northbound will be closed from 10pm to 5am and double lane Southbound from 11pm to 5am on the Van Wyck Expressway. One southbound and two northbound lanes will remain open during these closures. These closures are necessary for the continued steel repair as part of the NYCDOT Roosevelt Avenue Bridge rehabilitation project.