Representatives of nations around the world are gathering at the United Nations this week and that means potential traffic headaches for Manhattan motorists.
The NYPD announced street closures and anticipated traffic delays relating to the UN General Assembly.
The UN is located at First Avenue and 42nd Street. The use of public transportation for the duration of the General Assembly is highly encouraged.
The following streets in the vicinity of the UN will continued to be closed to vehicular traffic:
- First Avenue from 42nd Street to 48th Street. The tunnel underpass from 41st Street to 48th Street will remain open for passenger cars but will be subject to intermittent closures. Trucks and other large vehicles will not be able to access until the end of each day’s session.
- 44th Street from First Avenue to Second Avenue
- 45th Street from First Avenue to Second Avenue
- 46th Street from First Avenue to Second Avenue
- 49th Street from Third Avenue to Lexington Avenue
The following streets will have one traffic lane dedicated to emergency vehicles for the duration of the General Assembly:
- 42nd Street from First Avenue to Fifth Avenue
- 57th Street from Second Avenue to Fifth Avenue
- Second Avenue from 41st Street to 57th Street
The following will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at approximately 5:00 a.m.:
- 42nd Street from the FDR Drive to Second Avenue
- 42nd Street Exit and Entrance Ramps of the FDR Drive
Please note: These areas will reopen each evening after the day’s session
Additional intermittent closures to vehicular traffic for Monday include:
- 50th Street from Park Avenue to First Avenue
- First Avenue from 42nd Street to 50th Street
Please note: Trucks and other large vehicles will not be able to access:
- Park Avenue from 48th Street to 52nd Street
- Madison Avenue 48th Street to 52nd Street
