Fourth of July

NYC street and bridge closures for 2023 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show

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Whether you're a big fireworks fan or you try to avoid the annual sky show, there's some traffic alerts New Yorkers should be mindful of this Tuesday.

We've already shared all the details you need to know about the Fourth of July show, as well as the best places to watch along the East River.

Now here's a helpful list of all the street closures impacting the five boroughs:

Manhattan

  • FDR Drive between Montgomery Street and East 63rd Street
  • FDR Drive Service Roads between Montgomery Street and 63rd Street
  • Montgomery Street between Cherry Street and FDR Drive
  • Delancey Street between Lewis Street and FDR Drive
  • East Houston Street between Baruch Place and FDR Drive
  • Avenue C between 13th Street and Avenue C Entrance Ramp to FDR
  • Avenue C Entrance Ramps
  • East 6th Street between Avenue D and FDR Drive
  • East 10th Street between Avenue D and FDR Drive
  • 14th Street between Avenue C and Avenue B
  • Avenue C between East 16th Street and East 23rd Street
  • East 20th Street between 1st Avenue and Avenue C
  • East 23rd Street between 1st Avenue and Avenue C
  • East 26th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
  • East 30th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
  • 30th Street Entrance Ramps
  • East 33rd Street between 1st Avenue and 3rd Avenue
  • East 34th Street between 2nd Avenue and FDR Drive
  • 34th Street Entrance Ramps
  • East 37th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
  • East 38th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
  • East 41st Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
  • East 42nd Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
  • 42nd Street Entrance Ramps
  • East 48th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
  • East 49th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive
  • East 53rd Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive

Brooklyn

  • Greenpoint Avenue between McGuinness Boulevard and East River
  • Kent Street between Franklin Street and East River
  • Java Street between Franklin Street and East River
  • India Street between Franklin Street and East River
  • Huron Street between Franklin Street and West Street
  • Green Street between Franklin Street and West Street
  • Freeman Street and Franklin Street and West Street
  • Eagle Street between Franklin Street and West Street
  • Dupont Street between Franklin Street and East River
  • West Street between Greenpoint Avenue and Eagle Street
  • Franklin Street between Greenpoint Avenue and Commercial Street
  • Commercial Street between Franklin Street and East River

Queens

  • The area bounded by 44th Drive on the North; Borden Avenue on the South; Vernon Boulevard on the East East River on the West (All Inclusive)
  • Center Boulevard between Borden Avenue and 54th Avenue
  • 2nd Street between Borden Avenue and Newtown Creek/Dead End
  • Vernon Boulevard between 54th Avenue and Newtown Creek/Dead End
  • 54th Avenue between Center Boulevard and Vernon Boulevard

East River Bridges

  • Brooklyn Bridge - At approximately 7 pm., No pedestrian or bicycle traffic  
  • Manhattan Bridge - At approximately 7 pm., No pedestrian or bicycle traffic  
  • Williamsburg Bridge - At approximately 7 pm., No pedestrian or bicycle traffic  
  • Edward I. Koch Bridge - At approximately 7 pm. No vehicle, pedestrian or bicycle traffic  
New York City prepares for the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show. Romney Smith reports.
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