NYPD announces Manhattan street closures for New Year's Eve
NEW YORK -- Several Manhattan streets will be shut down Saturday for the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
Street closures will begin around 4 a.m. Saturday on the following streets:
- Seventh Avenue from 42nd-49th streets
- Broadway from 42nd-49th streets
- 43rd-48th streets from Sixth-Eighth avenues
Additional closures will go into effect at 11 a.m.:
- Southbound Seventh Avenue and Broadway from 38th-59th streets
- 38th-56th streets from Sixth to Eighth avenues
Commercial vehicles, trucks and other large vehicles will not be able to access the following streets after 11 a.m.:
- North on Sixth Avenue from 34th-59th streets
- North on Eighth Avenue from 34th-59th streets
- East of Ninth Avenue from 37th-59th streets
- West of Fifth Avenue from 35th-59th streets
This Saturday is New Year's Eve! If you plan on driving around Manhattan, check out the map below for street restrictions to help you get to your destination on time. pic.twitter.com/HtjiGeNZd3
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 29, 2022
Police officers will begin directing spectators into viewing sections around 3 p.m.
Screening will take place at the following entry points:
- 38th Street at Sixth and Eighth avenues
- 49th Street at Sixth and Eighth avenues
- 52nd Street at Sixth and Eighth avenues
- 56th Street at Sixth and Eighth avenues
If you plan on ringing in the new year in Times Square, check out the below information for entry points, as well as prohibited items which include:
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 29, 2022
❌Umbrellas
❌Backpacks/Large bags
❌Lawn chairs
❌Coolers
❌Alcohol pic.twitter.com/f4ZiAtaWLE
Umbrellas, backpacks, lawn chairs, coolers, large bags and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
If you plan on ringing in the new year in Times Square, check out the below information for entry points, as well as prohibited items which include:
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 29, 2022
❌Umbrellas
❌Backpacks/Large bags
❌Lawn chairs
❌Coolers
❌Alcohol pic.twitter.com/f4ZiAtaWLE