![]() "I think it's horrible to close it, because it's just gonna create gridlock everywhere else," added cab driver Manny Antelada. "You are going to make more traffic, and you have people who can't drive as it is," said Lynn Schoen from Staten Island. However, not everyone is excited about the plan. This year, we are going to make that experience safer and more enjoyable for all New Yorkers and visitors with more access to Open Streets," Mayor Adams said. "Every year, people come from across the world to New York City, and to Midtown Manhattan specifically, during the holiday season. The move will allow people to do their holiday shopping and look at festive window displays and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree without having to navigate through traffic. It is the first of three Sundays the city will open up the streets to pedestrians this holiday season.įifth Avenue from 48th to 57th Streets will be car-free from 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) - Heads up for commuters - beginning on Sunday, New York City will close off parts of Fifth Avenue in Midtown to cars. The NYC DOT suggests during this time that whether you’re traveling for work, errands, or recreation to consider walking, biking, or taking public transportation whenever possible.It is the first of three Sundays the city will open up the streets to pedestrians this holiday season. 34th Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive.Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said the city is adding six days related to. 42nd Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive City officials increased the number of gridlock alert days to, beginning on September 24.It is the first of three Sundays the city will. East 47th Street between 3rd Avenue and Park Avenue New Yorkers who ride buses are marooned and essential service providers like FDNY, EMS and HVAC repair are left stranded, the report said. MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) - Heads up for commuters - beginning on Sunday, New York City will close off parts of Fifth Avenue in Midtown to cars.East 48th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive Service Road.East 49th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive Service Road.50th Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive.51st Street between 7th Avenue and 1st Avenue.52nd Street between 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue.53rd Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive.54th Street between 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue.55th Street between 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue. ![]() 56th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue.West/East 57th Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive.West/East 58th Street between Broadway and Madison Avenue.West 59th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue.East 61st Street between 5th Avenue and Lexington Avenue.East 62nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue.East 63rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue.FDR Drive Service Road between 48th Street and 49th Street.Lexington Avenue between East 57th Street and East 42nd Street.Park Avenue between East 61st Street and East 62nd Street.Madison Avenue between East 42nd Street and East 58th Street.Grand Army Plaza between East Drive and 5th Avenue.Grand Army Plaza between 58th Street and 60th Street.5th Avenue between East 55th Street and East 63rd Street.6th Avenue between West 50th Street and West 59th Street.Area bounded by 54th Street on the North, 48th Street on the South,1st Avenue on the East and Madison Avenue on the West All inclusive.Area bounded by 60th Street on the North, 34th Street on the South, 1st Avenue on the East and 3rd Avenue on the West All inclusive.FDR Drive between Whitehall Street and 42nd Street.DOT traffic data shows that average vehicle speeds in the Midtown Central Business District are their slowest of the year during UN General Assembly week–averaging less than five mph, compared to the typical six to seven mph.Īccording to the New York Police Department (NYPD), the following streets will be closed during this time:
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