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.

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World Cup Ready: Midtown Transportation Plan

Visit NYC's World Cup Ready page for more information about match day Gridlock Alert Days, dedicated corridors, street and lane closures, and truck delivery restrictions in Midtown.

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 July 18, 2026, to Friday July 24, 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.

Special Events

East River Bridge Crossings

Ed Koch/Queensboro Bridge

As of Monday July 6th, 2026, to Friday July 17th, 2026, single-lane, rolling closures on the Lower Roadways will be closed Manhattan-bound from 10pm to 5am Monday to Thursday, 12:01am to 7am Saturdays, and Queens-bound from 11pm to 5:30am Monday to Thursday, 1am to 7am Saturdays. The north Outer Roadway (bikeway) and the South Outer Roadway (walkway) may be narrowed during these times for a maximum of fifty feet. The walkway and bike path will always be available; however, pedestrians and bicyclists are advised to use caution.

Manhattan

Battery Park Underpass

As of Monday July 6th, through Friday July 31st, 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. 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, July 6th to Friday July 31st, 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

Festival of The Americas

The following streets will be closed Saturday July 18th, 2026, for the Festival of the Americas event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan

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

July Falun Dafa Parade

The following streets will be closed Sunday July 19th, 2026, for the July Falun Dafa Parade event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan

Formation:
  • Mott Street between Grand Street and Hester Street
Route:
  • Mott Street between Hester Street and Worth Street
  • Chatman Square between Mott Street and East Broadway
  • East Broadway between Chatman Square and Eldridge Street
  • Eldridge Street between East Broadway and Hester Street
Dispersal:
  • Hester Street between Eldridge Street and Allen Street

Midtown Fair

The following streets will be closed Sunday July 19th, 2026, for the Midtown Fair event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan

Location:
  • 7th Avenue between 47th Street and 57th Street

2026 FIFA World Cup

Midtown Transportation Plan to Keep New York City Moving During 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Matches

New York City announced a Midtown Transportation Plan for each local match day to help keep the city moving safely during busy match days. This includes Gridlock Alert Days, dedicated bus lanes in Midtown, delivery truck restrictions in Midtown, and more. Visit NYC DOT’s World Cup Ready page for more information.

The following streets will be closed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Manhattan:

Match Date:
  • Sunday, July 19th, 2026 (Closures from 8am - 11pm)
Closures:
  • 42nd Street from River to River
  • 41st Street from 8th Avenue to 10th Avenue
  • 40th Street from 8th Avenue to 11th Avenue
  • Dyer Avenue from 34th Street to Lincoln Tunnel
  • West 33rd from 6th Avenue to 8th Avenue
  • West 32nd from 6th Avenue to 7th Avenue
  • 42nd Street Tudor City Bridge Steps from South and North Side of Street
  • 59th Street from Columbus Circle to 5th Ave — 2 Lanes — Far South
  • 5th Avenue from 66th Street to 60th Street -- Cone MTA Bus Lane
  • 5th Avenue from 60th Street to 42nd Street -- 2 Far West Lanes
  • 6th Avenue from 42nd Street to 59th Street-- 2 Far East Lanes
  • 9th Avenue from 42nd Street to 36th Street -- 2 Far West Lanes

Embargo: June 8th, 2026 to July 20th, 2026


Manhattan/Bronx

University Heights Bridge over the Harlem River (207th Street)

Two lanes in each direction will be fully closed between 1am and 5am, early morning Monday April 27th through Monday July 20th, 2026. Traffic will return to its original configuration after work hours. Motorists are advised to use the Macomb’s Dam Bridge as alternative. This closure is necessary to conduct operational testing and repairs of the University Heights Bridge (207th Street) over Harlem River.


Bronx/Manhattan

Broadway Bridge over the Harlem River

As of Monday July 13th, 2026, through Friday July 24th, 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 July 13th, 2026, and intermittently through Friday August 7th, 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.


Manhattan/Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge

As of Monday July 20th, 2026, through Tuesday July 21st, 2026, a single lane Brooklyn-bound will be closed from 10am to 2pm and a single lane Manhattan-bound from 12:01am to 5am for the maintenance and structural repair on the bridge as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.


Brooklyn

Third Street Bridge over the Gowanus Canal

As of Tuesday June 30th, 2026, through Friday July 24th, 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.

Belt Parkway Bridge over 26th Avenue

As of Monday June 29th, 2026, through Friday July 24th, 2026, the bridge will be closed in either eastbound or westbound with single and double lane closures taking place (but not at the same time) from 11pm to 5am, and double lane from 1am to 5am. One open traffic lane in each opposite direction will be maintained at all times. Traffic will return to its normal configuration after work hours. These closures are necessary for the continued rehabilitation work on the Belt Parkway Bridge over 26th Avenue as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.


Festivals, Parades and Events

(South) 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll Fair – Week 1

The following streets will be closed Friday July 24th, 2026, for the (South) 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll Fair-Week 1 event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Brooklyn

Location:
  • 3rd Avenue between 82nd Street and Marine Avenue


Brooklyn/Queens

Grand Street Bridge over Newtown Creek

As of Sunday July 19th, 2026, and intermittently through Saturday August 1st, 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.

Greenpoint Avenue Bridge over Newtown Creek

As of Monday July 20th, 2026, and intermittently through Friday August 14th, 2026, a single lane will be closed on either Eastbound or Westbound direction (not at the same time) from 11pm to 5am Monday to Friday. During repairs, the bike lanes will be open on both directions. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times. Traffic will be restored to its original configuration after work hours. These closures are necessary for conducting repairs on Greenpoint Avenue Bridge, as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Pulaski Bridge over Newtown Creek

As of Monday July 6th, 2026, and intermittently through Friday


Queens

130 Avenue Bridge over Belt Parkway

As of Monday July 20th, 2026, through Friday August 14th, 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 July 20th, 2026, to August 14th, 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.

Whitestone Expressway Bridge over Belt Cross Island Parkway

As of Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, to Friday July 24th, 2026, this bridge will be closed from 10am to 2pm and the following lane closures are required in the following locations:

  1. Queens-bound Cross Island Parkway Exit 36S (to 678/Whitestone Expressway/NY Airports) will be reduced to one 11-foot travel lane.
  2. Bronx-bound 678 I Exit 16 (to Cross Island Parkway South) will be reduced to one 11-foot travel lane.
Lanes will return to their normal configuration after work hours. These closures are necessary for the rehabilitation of the I-678 Northbound Bridge over the Belt Cross Island Parkway 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 July 20th through Friday August 14th, 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

One northbound lane on the Van Wyck Expressway will be closed and a double lane closure from Northern Boulevard to Long Island Expressway will be closed Monday July 6th, 2026, through Friday July 31st, 2026, single lane Northbound from 10pm to 5am and double lane Southbound from 11pm to 5am. 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.


Festivals, Parades and Events

International Peruvian Parade & Festival

The following streets will be closed Sunday July 19th, 2026, for the International Peruvian Parade and Festival event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Queens

Formation:
  • 35th Avenue and 69th Street between 37th Avenue and 34th Avenue
Route:
  • 37th Avenue between 71st Street and 87th Street
Dispersal:
  • 87th Street between 37th Avenue and 35th Avenue
Miscellaneous:
  • 85 – 08 37th Avenue

Myrtle Avenue Festival

The following streets will be closed Sunday July 19th, 2026, for the Myrtle Avenue Festival event at the Discretion of the NYPD in Queens

Location:
  • Myrtle Avenue between Fresh Pond Road and Forest Avenue

Staten Island

South Railroad Avenue between Hopkins Avenue and Buffalo Street

This street will be closed from 2am Saturday to 2pm Sunday through July 26, 2026 for large ballast loading/offloading onto tracks.

Buffalo Street between South Railroad Avenue and Twomby Avenue

This street will be closed from 2am Saturday to 2pm Sunday through July 26, 2026 for large ballast loading/offloading onto tracks.