Gridlock Alert Days begin in New York City on Monday with the United Nations General Assembly and continue through the 2024 holiday season.
Drivers should expect extensive street closures and delays across Manhattan for the duration of next week.
NYC DOT strongly encourages drivers to use alternative modes of transportation, especially on these days.
Average speeds in Midtown are under 4 miles per hour during the UNGA, officials say.
New Yorkers are encouraged to get around by using regional rail lines, the subway and bus system, ferries, cycling, and walking.
NYC DOT has identified 20 Gridlock Alert Days through the end of the year – the days when traffic is expected to be at its slowest and most congested.
2024 Gridlock Alert Days are:
Monday, September 23
Tuesday, September 24
Wednesday, September 25
Thursday, September 26
Friday, September 27
Wednesday, November 20
Thursday, November 21
Friday, November 22
Tuesday, November 26
Tuesday, December 3
Wednesday, December 4