Weekly Traffic Advisory

Saturday, March 22 to Friday, March 28, 2025

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

As of January 30th, 2025, to March 16, 2025, one lane on the Manhattan-bound ramp from Thompson Avenue will be closed nights from 10 pm Sunday to 5 am Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:01 am to 7 am, Sunday. On the Lower Roadway there will be a single lane closure in both directions until Saturday March 22, 2025. Additionally, the Queens-bound South Outer Roadway will be closed from 9 pm to 6 am. There will be no closures on the Upper Roadway. These closures are necessary to facilitate replacement of the upper deck. Please note that until further notice, vehicles over 13’ will not be allowed on the bridge.

Williamsburg Bridge

Single lane Brooklyn-bound Outer Roadway will be closed 24/7 Monday March 17, from 5 am to Monday 5 am (continuous closure) March 24, 2025. One lane closed Brooklyn-bound Inner Roadway Monday March 17 to March 24 from 10 am to 2 pm, and Friday March 21 from 10 pm to 5 am there will be a single lane rolling closure (One lane at a time). These closures are necessary to facilitate rehabilitation of the Williamsburg Bridge. At least one lane in each direction will be available at all times.


Manhattan

Battery Park Underpass between FDR Drive and Route 9A/West Street

Periodically the northbound and/or southbound tube will be fully closed nightly between 11 pm and 4 am, as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges for tunnel maintenance and repairs through June 30, 2025.

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.


Bronx/Manhattan

Broadway Bridge over the Harlem River

Single lane will be closed Tuesday to Friday from 7 am to 3 pm and a double lane closed from 10 am to 2 pm Tuesday March 18th, 2025 to Friday March 28, 2025. These closures are in addition to the current Manhattan-bound right lane and adjacent sidewalk closures. Beginning Monday February 24, the Manhattan-bound right lane and adjacent sidewalk will be fully closed to pedestrians for approximately 14 months. Pedestrians will use the Northbound walkway from 220th Street and Broadway or from 225th Street and Broadway. These closures are in addition to the current northbound right lane closures taking place from 7 am to 3 pm and alternating center lane closures from 10 am to 2 pm. At least one lane of traffic and the North-bound sidewalk will remain open at all times. These closures are to perform NYCDOT Bridges replacement of the South-bound sidewalk installation of new bike lane on the Broadway Bridge over the Harlem River.


Bronx

Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge over the Hutchinson River

The right and center lanes either southbound or northbound of the bridge will be closed (but not at the same time) weeknights from 12:01 am to 5 am, Tuesday March 11th to Friday April 11th, 2025. At least one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times.

Shore Road Bridge over the Hutchinson River

Single-lane northbound will be closed Monday March 24th, 2025, to Friday April 18th, 2025, from 7 am to 9 am. Single-lane in the northbound and southbound directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm and weeknights from 10 pm to 7 am. These closures are necessary to facilitate maintenance and will continue through April 18th, 2025. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times.

Pelham Bay Bridge

Beginning Monday March 3, 2025, to Friday May 30, 2025, one lane in northbound direction will be closed from 7 am to 9 am, one lane in northbound and southbound direction will be closed from 9 am to 1 pm, and one lane in the northbound and southbound direction overnight from 10 pm to 7 am. These closures are necessary to facilitate structure repair to trusses under deck.

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.


Festivals, Parades and Events

Yankee Stadium Opening Day

The following streets will be closed for Yankee Stadium Opening Day on Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at the discretion of the NYPD in the Bronx.

Embargo: Special Event Construction Embargo / March 23rd, 2025 - March 27th, 2025

Location(s):

Bronx:

  • Area bounded by East/West 169th Street on the North; East 138th Street on the
  • South; Grand Concourse on the East; Harlem River on the West
  • Major Deegan Expressway between RFK/Triborough Bridge and Van Cortlandt Park South
  • Willis Avenue Bridge
  • Third Avenue Bridge
  • Madison Avenue Bridge
  • 145th Street Bridge
  • Macombs Dam Bridge
Manhattan:
  • West 155th Street between Riverside Drive and Macombs Dam Bridge
  • Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard between West 135th Street and Macombs Dam Bridge

Brooklyn

9th Street Bridge over Gowanus Canal

Beginning Monday March 3, 2025, and intermittent through Friday March 28th this bridge will be fully closed weeknights from 11 pm to 5 am Monday to Friday, and from 7 am to 2 pm on Weekends. The bridge will re-open after work hours. All vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic will be diverted to adjacent bridges over the Gowanus Canal. These closures are necessary to conduct maintenance and repairs, as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Beginning Monday March 3, 2025, for approximately 4 weeks. One lane will be closed from 9 am to 4 pm weekdays on Furman Street below the BQE from Joralemon Street to the south, and Old Fulton Street to the north. As a result, only one lane will be available. Flaggers will be present at either end of the closure to guide traffic. Access to Brooklyn Bridge Park and all driveways will be maintained throughout. This work is dependent on the weather and field conditions. These closures are necessary to excavate test pits to verify the condition of the existing BQE structure along (I-278) as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges.


Festivals, Parades and Events

Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The following streets will be closed for the Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 at the discretion of the NYPD in Brooklyn.

Formation:
  • Marine Avenue between 4th Avenue and 3rd Avenue
Route:
  • 3rd Avenue between Marine Avenue and 68th Street
Dispersal:
  • 3rd Avenue between 68th Street and 67th Street

Queens

130 Avenue Bridge over Belt Parkway

Single-lane north side lane and north sidewalk will be closed Monday to Friday from 7 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. These closures are to facilitate bridge rehabilitation and will continue through April 5, 2025. One lane in each direction will be maintained.

149 Place Bridge over LIRR Murray Hill Station

Bridge underdeck repair and substructure will take place Monday to Friday from 9:30 pm to 5:30 am Monday to Friday and 11:30 pm to 7:30 am Saturday and Sunday through April 5, 2025. Half of the roadway and portion of its adjacent sidewalk will be closed on 149 Place between 41 Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue. Barton Avenue will remain accessible and northbound traffic will be maintained. Southbound traffic will be redirected at Roosevelt Avenue to either 149 or 150 Streets.

Guy Brewer Boulevard Bridge over Belt Parkway

Beginning on Monday February 17 for approximately 12 weeks, there will be a single and double lane closures (not at the same time) on both eastbound and westbound Belt Parkway beneath the Guy Brewer Boulevard Bridge as follows: Single lane closures from 10 am to 3 pm weekday, 10 pm to 5 am weeknights, Saturday 10 pm to 7 am, and Sunday from 10 pm to 11 am, double lane closures from 1 am to 5 am weeknights, 1 am to 7 am Saturday, and 2 am to 9 am Sunday. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times. Exit 21A for Rockaway Boulevard will remain open at all times. These closures are necessary to facilitate NYCDOT bridges-initiated lead paint removal and protective coating operations.

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.

Francis Lewis Boulevard Bridge over Belt Parkway

Single-lane northbound and southbound will be closed from 9 am to 4 pm Monday March 17, 2025, to Friday April 11, 2025, to facilitate overlay installation (repaving) of the Francis Lewis Boulevard Bridge over the Belt Parkway, as permitted by NYCDOT Bridges. One lane in each direction will be maintained at all times.

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 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.

Hillside Avenue Bridge over Cross Island Parkway

Single-lane closure in either direction will be closed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 8 am to 6 pm, Sunday 9 am to 6 pm, and double lane closures will occur from 10 am to 2 pm. These closures are to facilitate reduction of underdeck repairs and will continue through April 5, 2025.

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

Single-lane in each direction and eastern sidewalk will be closed Monday to Friday from 9 am to 2 pm weekdays and from 10 pm to 5 am weeknights through March 28, 2025, to facilitate rehabilitation of eastern sidewalk. One lane in each direction will be maintained, and turning movements will not be affected. Full width of roadway will be open after work hours. One sidewalk will remain open for pedestrian access, and one crosswalk will be maintained at all times.

Roosevelt Avenue Bridge

Starting Tuesday February 18, 2025, to Tuesday April 1, 2025, two lanes will be closed on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway. A double lane closure from Northern Boulevard to Long Island Expressway on Monday from 11:59 pm to 5 am southbound, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 11 pm to 5 am southbound, Friday from 11:59 pm to 6 am Southbound. These closures are necessary to facilitate steel repair work as part of the NYCDOT Roosevelt Avenue Bridge rehabilitation project.

Northbound Van Wyck Expressway Ramp to Eastbound Belt Parkway

There will be a long-term ramp closure (Exit 1A) from northbound Van Wyck Expressway to Eastbound Belt Parkway from 10 am Monday March 10 to 6 am Friday August 22, 2025. Motorists travelling from the northbound Van Wyck Expressway, will need to utilize Nassau Expressway to access the eastbound Belt Parkway. Once motorists merge onto Nassau Expressway, they should follow the signage to southbound JFK Expressway, then take exit 2N to access eastbound Belt Parkway. This closure is necessary to facilitate bridge replacement as part of NYCDOT’s Van Wyck Expressway capacity and access improvements project (contract 3).

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.


Festivals, Parades and Events


37th Annual Phagwah Parade

The following streets will be closed for the 37th Annual Phagwah Parade on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 at the discretion of the NYPD in Queens.

Formation:
  • Liberty Avenue between 130th Street and 133rd Street
Route:
  • Liberty Avenue between 130th Street and 124th Street
  • 124th Street between Liberty Avenue 95th Avenue
Dispersal:
  • 95th Avenue between 124th Street and 126th Street

Staten Island

New Dorp Lane between Cedar Grove Avenue and Dead End

This street will be closed 24/7 through 5/30/25 for construction of sewers/watermains on contract# HWR669C.

Front Street between Wave Street and Hannah Street

This street will be closed from 7 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday, and 8 am to 4 pm Saturday through 6/30/25 for new Stapleton Waterfront Infrastructure.