Weekly Traffic Advisory

Saturday October 12, 2024 to Friday October 18, 2024

This traffic alert details road construction and other events that will affect the flow of traffic this week. Check the Weekend Traffic Advisory Check the Special Traffic Advisory Check Gridlock Alert Days

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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:

East River Bridge Crossings

Ed Koch/Queensboro Bridge

Single-lane Manhattan-bound north upper roadway will be closed 24/7. Double-lane Manhattan-bound north upper roadway will be closed Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3 pm and from 8 pm to 5 am next morning. During double-lane closure, one Queens-bound upper roadway lane will be reversed. Queens-bound south outer roadway will be closed Sunday to Saturday from 11 pm to 6 am next morning. These closures are necessary to facilitate replacement of upper roadway.

Williamsburg Bridge

Single-lane Brooklyn-bound south outer roadway will be closed from Saturday 5 am to Monday 5 am, and Monday to Friday from 5 am to 6 pm. Single-lane Brooklyn-bound south inner roadway will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm. Single-lane Manhattan-bound north outer roadway will be closed Monday to Thursday from 6 pm to 5 am next morning. Single-lane Manhattan-bound north inner roadway will be closed Monday to Thursday from 8 pm to 5 am. These closures are necessary to facilitate Structural Strengthening and rehabilitation.


Manhattan

FDR Drive Southbound between Jackson Street and Cherry Street

Single-lane will be closed Monday to Thursday from 10 pm to 5:30 am next morning, Friday from 11 pm to 7 am next morning, and Sunday from 11 pm to 10 am next morning. Double-lane will be closed Tuesday to Friday from 1 am to 5 am, Saturday from 1 am to 6 am, and Sunday from 1 am to 7 am. These closures are necessary to facilitate East Side Coastal Resiliency Project and will continue through September 11, 2026.

FDR Drive between Montgomery Street and East 15 Street

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

FDR Drive Southbound at East 74 Street

Single-lane will be closed Monday to Thursday from 11 pm to 5:30 am next morning, Friday from 11 pm to 6:30 am next morning, and Sunday from 12 am to 11 am, through October 31, 2024, to facilitate façade repairs.

Henry Hudson Parkway Northbound between West 137 Street and West 147 Street

Single-lane will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday to Thursday from 11 pm to 6 am next morning, Friday from 11 pm to 2 pm next day, and Sunday from 12:01 am to 2 pm. Double-lane will be closed Monday to Friday from 12:01 am to 5 am, Saturday from 1 am to 6:30 am, and Sunday from 2 am to 9 pm. These closures are necessary to facilitate watermain repairs and will continue through October 31, 2024.

Henry Hudson Parkway Southbound Exit to West 79 Street (Exit 10)

Off-ramp will be closed Monday to Thursday from 10 pm to 5 am next morning through November 1, 2024, to facilitate concrete placement.

Park Avenue Tunnel at East 34 Street

Park Avenue Tunnel at East 34 Street overpass will be closed 9 am Friday, October 4 to 6 am Monday, October 14, 2024. Eastbound and westbound approach on East 34 Street at the intersection will be reduced to one lane. Southbound Park Avenue parking lane between 33 and 35 Streets will remain a travel lane with a second through lane at all times. These closures are to facilitate Park Avenue Tunnel Rehabilitation Project.


Festivals, Parades and Events


USO- Avenue of the Americas Autumnfest

The following streets will be closed for the USO-Avenue of the Americas Autumnfest on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at the discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan.

Location(s):
  • 6th Avenue between 42nd Street and 56th Street

Hispanic Day Parade

The following streets will be closed for the Hispanic Day Parade on Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at the discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan.

Formation:
  • 5th Avenue between 47th Street and 43rd Street
  • 43rd Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • 44th - 47th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
Route:
  • 5th Avenue between 43rd Street and 66th Street
Dispersal:
  • 5th Avenue between 66th Street and 72nd Street
  • 67th – 69th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • 5th Avenue between 70th Street and 72nd Street
  • Madison Avenue between 66th Street and 68th Street
Miscellaneous:
  • 63rd & 62nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue

Columbus Day Festival

The following streets will be closed for the Columbus Day Festival on Monday, October 14th, 2024 at the discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan.

Location(s):
  • Broadway between Liberty Street and Battery Place

Columbus Day Parade

The following streets will be closed for the Columbus Day Parade on Monday, October 14th, 2024 at the discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan.

Embargo: Special Event Construction Embargo / October 12th, 2024 – October 14th, 2024

Formation:
  • 43rd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • 44th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • 45th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • 46th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • 47th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
Route:
  • 5th Avenue between 72nd Street and 42nd Street
Dispersal:
  • 5th Avenue between 72nd Street and 79th Street
  • 72nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • 73rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • 74th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • 75th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
  • 76th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
  • 77th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
  • 78th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
Miscellaneous:
  • 51st Street between 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza
  • 58th Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • 60th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • 62nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • 63rd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • 64th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • 68th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • 69th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • 70th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • Madison Avenue between 76th Street and 68th Street

Bronx/Manhattan

Broadway Bridge over the Harlem River

Single-lane in either direction will be closed Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3 pm and double-lane in either direction will be closed from 10 am to 2 pm. Alternating sidewalk closures will be in effect. These closures are necessary to facilitate machinery repairs and will continue through October 18, 2024.

Madison Avenue Bridge over Harlem River

Single-lane in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 pm to 6 am next morning, and Saturday from 10 pm to 7 am. Bridge will be fully closed Monday to Friday from 12:01 am to 5 am. Bronx-bound will be closed Saturday from 12:01 am to 6 am and Manhattan-bound will be closed Saturday from 12:01 am to 7 am. Alternating single-lane closures in either direction Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. These closures will continue through October 31, 2024, which are to facilitate testing and rehabilitation.


Bronx

Broadway in the vicinity of Henry Hudson Parkway Bridge overpass

Northbound will be reduced to one travel lane and parking lane will be closed. Northbound sidewalk and bike lane will be shifted. These closures are necessary to facilitate rehabilitation of the Henry Hudson Parkway Bridge and will continue through October 28, 2024.

Bruckner Boulevard Expressway Unionport Bridge between Brush Avenue and Zerega Avenue

Unionport Bridge will be intermittently closed for 15 minutes at a time through December 6, 2024, between 12:01 am to 5 am, to facilitate testing of the traffic gates.

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

Single-lane will be closed in both directions Monday to Friday from 12:01 am to 5 am and double-lane will be closed from 1 am to 5 am, 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.

Entrance Ramp from Southbound Sheridan Boulevard (NY-895) to Westbound Bruckner Expressway (I-278)

This ramp will be closed through December 24, 2024, to facilitate Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement Project. Trucks and buses are advised to use the exit ramp towards Edgewater Road/Hunts Point Market and follow the detour signs and use the Leggett Avenue entrance ramp to westbound Bruckner Expressway. Cars are advised to use the temporary exit ramp towards Whitlock Avenue and follow the detour signs to westbound Bruckner Expressway.

Grand Concourse Bridge over Metro-North Railroad - Hudson Line between 151 Street and 153 Street

Northbound lanes will be closed Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm and from 9 pm to 5:30 am next morning, through October 18, 2024, to facilitate structural steel repairs and utility work. Two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained on the southbound lanes.

Major Deegan Expressway (northbound) between Exit 3 and Entrance ramp north of East 138 Street

Right-lane will become an exit only lane at Exit 3 24/7. Additional lane will be closed Monday to Friday from 11 pm to 5 am, Saturday and Sunday from 1 am to 8 am, and Sunday night from 10 pm to 5 am next morning through March 3, 2025 to facilitate East 138 Street Bridge replacement. Full closure may occur Monday to Friday between 12 am and 5 am for demolition and erection of the superstructure.

Major Deegan Expressway (southbound) between Exit 3 and Entrance ramp south of East 138 Street

Right-lane will become an exit only lane at Exit 3 24/7. Additional lane will be closed Monday to Friday from 11 pm to 5 am, Saturday and Sunday from 1 am to 8 am, and Sunday night from 10 pm to 5 am next morning through March 3, 2025 to facilitate East 138 Street Bridge replacement. Southbound exit ramp to 138 Street bridge will be closed Monday to Friday from 11 pm to 5 am, Friday from 11 pm to 6 am next morning, Saturday from 11 pm to 9 am next morning, and Sunday from 11 pm to 5 am next morning to facilitate water main connections.

Pelham Bay Bridge

Single-lane northbound will be closed Monday to Friday from 7 am to 9 am. Single-lane in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm and 10 pm to 7 am next morning. These closures are necessary to facilitate structure repair to trusses under deck and will continue through November 1, 2024.

Shore Road Bridge over the Hutchinson River

Single-lane northbound will be closed Monday to Friday from 7 am to 9 am. Single-lane in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm and 10 pm to 7 am next morning. These closures are necessary to facilitate maintenance and will continue through November 1, 2024. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times.


Festivals, Parades and Events


Bronx Columbus Day Parade

The following streets will be closed for the Bronx Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at the discretion of the NYPD in the Bronx.

Formation:
  • Morris Park Avenue between White Plains Road and Wallace Avenue
Route:
  • Morris Park Avenue between Wallace Avenue and Williamsbridge Road
  • Williamsbridge Road between Morris Park Avenue and Lydig Avenue
Dispersal:
  • Williamsbridge Road between Lydig Avenue Pelham Parkway

Brooklyn

7 Avenue Bridge over LIRR between 62 Street and 64 Street

Alternating lane will be closed in both directions Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm through November 1, 2024, to facilitate bridge rehabilitation. Approximately 60 parking spots will be eliminated and the travel lane will be shifted to the parking lane.

17 Avenue Bridge over LIRR between 54 Street and 57 Street

Center of the roadway will be closed. Approximately 36 parking spaces will be eliminated and the parking lanes will be used as traffic lanes in each direction. Closures are Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm through October 25, 2024, to facilitate bridge rehabilitation.

26 Avenue by Belt Parkway Bridge overpass

Eastbound parking lane will be fenced off as a staging area for underdeck rehabilitation work on the Bely Parkway Bridge. Closure will continue through, approximately end of December 2024. South side sidewalk and eastbound traffic will be maintained at all times. One traffic lane in each direction will be maintained at all times.

50 Street Bridge over LIRR between 18 Avenue and 19 Avenue

Sidewalks will be closed. Approximately 30 parking spaces will be eliminated. Pedestrian walkways will be provided on the parking lane. These closures are necessary to facilitate bridge rehabilitation and will continue through October 25, 2024.

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway between Adams Street and Washington Street

Double-lane Staten Island-bound will be closed Saturday and Sunday from 12:01 am to 10 am through October 20, 2024. Only one lane will be available. Also, Sands Street entrance ramp will be closed October 12 and 13, 2024.

Hamilton Bridge over Gowanus Canal

Single-lane in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 11 pm to 5 am next morning through December 27, 2024, to facilitate replacing the East Leaf of West Seating Switch and brakes.

Ninth Street Bridge over the Gowanus Canal

Eastbound will be closed and the bridge will be fully closed intermittently for 15 minutes at a time, Monday to Friday from 10 pm to 5 am next morning through October 18, 2024, to facilitate maintenance and repairs.


Festivals, Parades and Events


42nd Annual Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade

The following streets will be closed for the 42nd Annual Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at the discretion of the NYPD in Brooklyn.

Formation:
  • 61st -63rd Street between 17th Avenue and 19th Avenue
  • 18th Avenue between 61st Street and 63rd Street
Route:
  • 18th Avenue between 63rd Street and Bath Avenue
Dispersal:
  • 18th Avenue between Benson Avenue and Bath Avenue

Panamanian Pre-Independence Day Parade and Festival

The following streets will be closed for the Panamanian Pre-Independence Day Parade and Festival on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at the discretion of the NYPD in Brooklyn.

Formation/Route:
  • Franklin Avenue between Dean Street and President Street
Dispersal:
  • Classon Avenue between Washington Avenue and Union Street
Festival:
  • Classon Avenue between President Street and Eastern Parkway
Miscellaneous:
  • President Street between Franklin Avenue and Classon Avenue

Community Parade – Brooklyn

The following streets will be closed for the Community Parade—Brooklyn on Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at the discretion of the NYPD in Brooklyn.

Formation:
  • Bay Ridge Parkway between 17th Avenue and 18th Avenue
Route:
  • 18th Avenue between Bay Ridge Parkway and Rutherford Place
Dispersal:
  • Rutherford Place between Bay 17th Street and 18th Avenue

Queens

Belt Parkway/Laurelton Parkway

Shoulder and adjacent lane in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm, through November 1, 2024, to facilitate electrical repairs.

Belt Parkway between Exit 21B and Exit 20

Single-lane westbound will be closed Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm and 10 pm to 5 am next morning, Friday from 10 pm to 6 am next morning, and Saturday from 10 pm to 11 am next morning. Double-lane westbound will be closed Monday to Friday from 1 am to 5 am, Saturday from 1 am to 6 am, and Sunday from 2 am to 9 am. These closures are necessary to facilitate JFK Redevelopment Program and will continue through December 31, 2025.

Belt Southern Parkway in the vicinity of Springfield Boulevard Bridge

Single-lane in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 pm to 5 am next morning and double-lane will be closed from 1 am to 5 am, through November 8, 2024, to facilitate underdeck rehabilitation. At least one lane in each direction will be maintained.

Belt Parkway in the vicinity of Francis Lewis Boulevard Bridge overpass

Single-lane will be closed in both directions Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm and from 10 pm to 5 am next morning. Double-lane in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 1 am to 5 am. These closures are to facilitate underdeck repairs and will continue through November 8, 2024.

Borden Avenue Bridge over Dutch Kills between 27 Avenue and Review Avenue

Beginning on Friday, August 9 through approximately October 31, 2024, the bridge will be reduced to alternate one-way operation with flaggers and the adjacent sidewalk will be closed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 5 pm, to facilitate lead paint removal and repainting project.

Clearview Expressway between Throgs Neck Bridge and 500 feet south of Grand Central Parkway

Shoulder and adjacent lane in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, through November 1, 2024, to facilitate electrical repairs.

Cross Island Parkway (entire length)

Shoulder and adjacent lane in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm, through November 1, 2024, to facilitate electrical repairs.

Francis Lewis Boulevard Bridge over Belt Parkway

Single-lane in both directions on the bridge and west sidewalk will be closed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Single-lane on the Belt Parkway underpass will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 pm to 5 am next morning and double-lane will be closed from 1 am to 5 am. These closures are to facilitate underdeck repairs and will continue through October 18, 2024.

Grand Central Parkway between RFK Bridge and Nassau County Line

Shoulder and adjacent lane will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm on the eastbound and from 10 am to 3 pm on the westbound, through November 1, 2024, to facilitate electrical repairs.

Grand Central Parkway between Union Turnpike and Commonwealth Boulevard

Single-lane Grand Central Parkway eastbound will be closed Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm and 10 pm to 5 am next morning, Friday from 10 am to 2 pm and from 11 pm to 7 am next morning, and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm and 11 pm to 3 pm Sunday. Double-lane Grand Central Parkway eastbound will be closed Monday to Friday from 1 am to 5 am, Saturday from 1 am to 7 am, and Sunday from 2 am to 9 am. Single-lane Grand Central Parkway westbound will be closed Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm and 10 pm to 5 am next morning, Friday from 10 am to 3 pm and from 11 pm to 6 am next morning, and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm and 10 pm to 3 pm Sunday. Double-lane Grand Central Parkway westbound will be closed Monday to Friday from 1 am to 5 am, Saturday from 1 am to 6 am, and Sunday from 2 am to 9 am. Single-lane in both directions on the Cross Island Parkway in the vicinity of the Grand Central Parkway interchange will be closed Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm and 10 pm to 5 am next morning, Friday from 10 am to 3 pm and 10 pm to 6 am next morning, and Saturday from 10 pm to 11 am next morning. Double-lane in both directions on the Cross Island Parkway in the vicinity of the Grand Central Parkway interchange will be closed Monday to Friday from 1 am to 5 am, Saturday from 1 am to 6 am, and Sunday from 2 am to 9 am. Single or double-lane closures on the Cross Island Parkway northbound exit ramp to Grand Central Parkway westbound and Cross Island Parkway southbound exit ramp to Grand Central Parkway eastbound will also occur during these times. These closures are necessary to facilitate bridge rehabilitation and will continue through December 21, 2025.

Grand Central Parkway at Long Island Expressway Interchange

Single-lane eastbound will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday to Thursday from 10 pm to 5 am next morning, Friday from 10 pm to 7 am next morning, Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm and from 10 pm to 3 pm next day. Double-lane eastbound will be closed Monday to Friday from 12:01 am to 5 am, Saturday from 1 am to 6 am, and Sunday from 1 am to 9 am. Single-lane westbound will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm, Monday to Thursday from 10 pm to 5 am next morning, Friday from 10 pm to 6 am next morning, Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm and from 10 pm to 3 pm next day. Double-lane eastbound will be closed Monday to Friday from 12:01 am to 5 am, Saturday from 12:01 am to 6 am, and Sunday from 1 am to 9 am. These closures are necessary to facilitate Safety and Mobility Improvements and will continue through April 23, 2026.

Grand Central Parkway Eastbound between Roosevelt Avenue and 54 Avenue

Eastbound mainline will be closed for 15 minutes at a time, Monday to Friday from 12:01 am to 5 am, Saturday from 1 am to 6 am, and Sunday from 1 am to 9 am through April 23, 2026, to facilitate sign structure removal and installation. Mainline shoulder lane will be closed 24/7 along the project limit to replace sections with traversable curbs and guiderail.

Grand Central Parkway Eastbound CD Road at Exit 10 between Grand Central Parkway Eastbound Exit 10E Ramp and Long Island Expressway Eastbound Ramp Exit 22A

Roadway will be closed Monday to Friday from 12:01 am to 5 am, Saturday from 1 am to 6 am, and Sunday from 1 am to 9 am as part of the Safety and Mobility Improvements.

Hillside Avenue Bridge over Cross Island Parkway

Single-lane, on the bridge, will be closed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. Double-lane, on the bridge, will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. Single-lane at a time in either direction of the Cross Island Parkway underpass will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm. These closures are necessary to facilitate bridge rehabilitation and will continue through October 18, 2024.

Long Island Expressway between Queens Midtown Tunnel and Nassau County Line

Shoulder and adjacent lane will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm on the eastbound and from 10 am to 3 pm on the westbound, through November 1, 2024, to facilitate electrical repairs.

Nassau Expressway between Cross Bay Boulevard Entrance Ramp and Exit 2N

Single-lane eastbound will be closed Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm and 9 pm to 5 am next morning, Friday from 10 pm to 7 am next morning, and Saturday from 10 pm to 7 am next morning. Double-lane eastbound will be closed Monday to Friday from 12:01 am to 5 am, Saturday from 12:01 am to 7 am, and Sunday from 12:01 am to 7 am. Eastbound Exit Ramp 2S will be closed Monday to Thursday from 11 pm to 7 am next morning, Friday from 11 pm to 7 am next morning, and Saturday from 11 pm to 7 am next morning. These closures are necessary to facilitate JFK Redevelopment Program and will continue through December 31, 2025.

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

Center median will be closed and only one lane in each direction, one sidewalk, and one crosswalk will be maintained at all times Monday to Friday from 9 am to 2 pm and from 10 pm to 5 am next morning. These closures are necessary to facilitate rehabilitation of eastern sidewalk and will continue through November 8, 2024.

Van Wyck Expressway

Single-lane in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday to Thursday from 10 pm to 6 am, Friday from 11:59 pm to 8 am, Saturday from 11 pm to 10 am, and Sunday from 10 pm to 6 am. Double-lane in both directions will be closed Monday to Thursday from 11 pm to 4 am and Sunday from 1 am to 7 am. Double-lane will be closed Friday from 11 pm to 7 am for northbound and from 11 pm to 5 am for southbound. The exit and entrance ramps along the north and southbound of the expressway may also be closed. These closures are necessary to facilitate roadway widening and will continue through July 14, 2025.

Van Wyck Expressway in the vicinity of the Roosevelt Avenue Bridge between Northern Boulevard and Long Island Expressway

Double-lane southbound will be closed Monday from 11:59 pm to 5 am next morning, Tuesday to Thursday from 11 pm to 5 am next morning, and Friday from 11:59 pm to 6 am, through November 18, 2024, to facilitate reconstruction of the Roosevelt Avenue Bridge.


Staten Island

Tompkins Avenue Bridge over Greenfield Avenue

Northbound lane will be closed and approximately nine parking spaces on the east side will be eliminated, Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm, through October 18, 2024, to facilitate bridge rehabilitation. Two-way traffic will be maintained on the southbound lanes.


Festivals, Parades and Events


NYRR Staten Island Half Marathon

The following streets will be closed for the NYRR Staten Island Half Marathon on Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at the discretion of the NYPD in Staten Island.

Embargo:    Special Event Construction Embargo / October 12th, 2024 – October 13th, 2024

Location(s):
  • Richmond Terrace between Jersey Street and Bay Street / Ferry Terminal Drive
  • Bay Street between Richmond Terrace/Ferry Terminal Drive and North Road/New York Avenue
Federal Roads:
  • New York Avenue between North Road/Bay Street and Battery Road
  • Mont Sec Avenue between Hudson Road and New York Avenue
  • Hudson Road between Mont Sec Road and New York Avenue
  • Marshall Road/Coast Guard Drive between New York Avenue and Drum Road
  • Drum Road between Marshall Road/Coast Guard Drive and New York Avenue
  • Battery Road between North Path Road/King Road/McClean Avenue and New York Avenue
  • School Road between Bay Street and Lily Pond Avenue
  • Lily Pond Avenue between School Road and Father Capodanno Boulevard
  • Father Capodanno Boulevard between Lily Pond Avenue and Lincoln Avenue
  • McClean Avenue between Lily Pond Avenue and North Path Road/King Road/Battery Road/Richmond Ave
  • Hylan Boulevard between Bay Street and Edgewater Street
  • Edgewater Street between Hylan Boulevard and Front Street
  • Front Street between Edgewater Street and Wave Street/Murray Hubert Avenue
  • Murray Hulbert Avenue between Front Street/Wave Street and Hannah Street
  • Hannah Street between Bay Street and Murray Hulbert Avenue
  • Thompson Street between Bay Street and Front Street
  • Water Street between Front Street and Murray Hulbert Avenue