![]() ![]() General Assembly is in session (September 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and October 1) will be added to the list of Gridlock Alert days.Ĭiti Bike Discounts and Special Gridlock Plans - To encourage cycling during the General Assembly, Citi Bike is offering a 50% discount on its 3-day pass from September 24 to October 1. Last year, the slowest day for traffic within the CBD for the entire year was September 18, 2017, the Monday of UN General Assembly week. And with us getting the word out a week early and giving them alternatives, drivers will be better able to plan and be part of the solution."ĭuring last year's UN General Assembly weekday in Midtown's Central Business District, city officials say average speeds slowed to about 3 MPH, which means that it took up to 20 minutes to travel a mile. "These brand-new Gridlock Alert days include creative new approaches that will help us reduce traffic, frustration and stress for all New Yorkers. General Assembly creates some of Manhattan's most congested days of the entire year, so we are asking drivers who can to leave their cars at home - and to walk, bike or take the train," said DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg. In the past, the Gridlock Alert designation was reserved mainly for days around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but research shows traffic is actually the worst during the UN's big meeting. The city Department of Transportation says it is expanding the number from 10 days last year to 16 this year.įor the first time, the days will include the week of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled for September 24th to October 1st. ![]() NEW YORK (WABC) - New York City is increasing its number of 'Gridlock Alert' days. 2ndAvenue from 41st Street to 57th StreetįDR Drive (Southbound at 63rd Street and Northbound at South Ferry) will also be subjected to intermittent closures, the NYPD said.The Gridlock Alert days will now include the week of the UN General Assembly.57th Street from 2nd Avenue to 5th Avenue.42nd Street from 1st Avenue to 5th Avenue.The following streets will have one traffic lane dedicated to emergency vehicles for the duration of the General Assembly: 42nd Street Exit and Entrance Ramps of the FDR Drive.42nd Street from the FDR Drive to 2nd Avenue.The following will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at approximately 5:00 a.m.: 46th Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue.45th Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue.44th Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue.Trucks and other large vehicles will not be able to access until the end of each day’s session. The tunnel underpass from 41st Street to 48th Street will remain open for passenger cars. 1st Avenue from 42nd Street to 48th Street.The following streets will be closed to traffic starting Monday: ![]() Commuters will be better off walking or taking the subway. Police have set up several security checkpoints around the city and people may be searched and asked for identification. ![]() Get Tri-state area news and weather forecasts to your inbox. 26 and use of public transportation for the duration of the General Assembly is highly encouraged. The UN Headquarters is located at First Avenue and 42nd Street, so the East side of Manhattan will not be a friendly place for drivers. The NYPD over the weekend announced street closures and anticipated traffic delays relating to the UN General Assembly. Commuters will be better off walking or taking the subwayĭespite the still raging COVID-19 pandemic, more than 100 world leaders are heading to New York for the annual high-level United Nations gathering and the meetings are expected to once again cause a major gridlock.Police have closed streets around the UN, located at First Avenue and 42nd Street, and set up many security checkpoints.Security is tight around Manhattan's east side as world leaders gather again for the 2021 United Nations General Assembly after skipping last year due to the pandemic. ![]()
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