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Weekend Traffic Advisory
The NYPD announces street closures and anticipated traffic delays for the weekend of September 29 and 30
The New York City Police Department today announced street closures and anticipated traffic delays for the weekend of September 29 and 30, 2012. Drivers should expect delays in the following areas:
SPECIAL NOTICE: BARCLAYS CENTER OPENING on Friday, September 28, 2012
Brooklyn: The Barclays Sports Center, located at the corner of Atlantic & Flatbush Avenues, is celebrating its opening with concerts by entertainer Jay Z Friday, Saturday & Sunday, all @ 2000 hours. Motorists should expect heavy delays. People planning to attend these events are advised to use mass transit.
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STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS RUN
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Brooklyn Battery Tunnel closures: One tube closed beginning Saturday, Sep 29 a 2300 until approximately 1500 Sunday Sep 30. Two - way traffic operations will be in effect in the remaining tube.
The BBT will be completely closed Sunday at 8:00 a.m. until approximately 1:00 p.m. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes. Race route and Brooklyn & Manhattan locations are noted below in the Sunday portion of this advisory.
Sep 28 to Sep 30
DUMBO ARTS FESTIVAL
Brooklyn: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Water Street between Adams Street & Anchorage Place
Water Street between New Dock Street & Adam Street
Main Street between Front Street & Plymouth Street
Plymouth Street between Main Street & Anchorage Place
Anchorage Place between Pearl Street & Plymouth Street
Pearl Street between Water Street & Front Street
Dock Street between Front Street & Water Street (Sidewalk &curb lane)
Pearl Street between Front Street & York Street (Sidewalk &curb lane)
Adams Street between Plymouth Street & John Street (Sidewalk &curb lane)
The above streets will be closed for this event
Saturday, September 29
HARLEM CHILDREN’S SOCIETY PARADE
Manhattan: 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Formation: 115th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard
Route: Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard between 115th Street and 129th Street
Dispersal: 129th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard
BIG APPLE PERFORMING ARTS AND INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Manhattan: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
6th Avenue between 42nd Street and 57th Street closed
RAGAMUFFIN CHILDREN’S PARADE
Brooklyn: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
3rd Avenue between 76th Street and 92nd Street closed
Sunday, September 30
STEPHAN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS RUN & FESTIVAL
Manhattan: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Portion: Richards Street between King Street and Bowne Street / Hamilton Avenue; Bowne Street between Richards Street and Hamilton Avenue; Dwight Street between King Street and Commerce Street / Columbia Street; Hamilton Avenue between Henry Street and the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel (Woodhull Street)
Manhattan Portion: Battery Park Underpass; West Street between Battery Place and Warren Street; West Thames Street between West Street and Dead End (Battery Park Esplanade); South End Avenue between West Thames Street and Liberty Street; Liberty Street between West Street and Battery Park Esplanade; Murray Street between North End Avenue and West Street Warren Street between West Street and River Terrace; North End Avenue between Warren Street and Vesey Street; Vesey Street between West Street and River Terrace; River Terrace between Warren Street and Vesey Street; Brooklyn Battery Tunnel (Entire Length)
CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL EAST SIDE REZONING FESTIVAL
Manhattan: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Lexington Avenue between 42nd Street and 57th Street closed
24th ANNUAL UPPER BROADWAY HARVEST FESTIVAL
Manhattan: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Broadway (Southbound) between 96th Street and 106th Street closed
3rd AVENUE FESTIVAL
Brooklyn: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
3rd Avenue between Bay Ridge Avenue and 94th Street closed
ATLANTIC ANTIC
Brooklyn: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Atlantic Avenue between Hicks Street and 4th Avenue closed
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