Mass travel restrictions and closures in nyc during memorial day weekend - a complete list

NEW YORK, NY – New Yorkers and visitors planning to travel around the city during the Memorial Day weekend should expect significant road closures and travel restrictions. The NYPD has announced multiple street closures throughout the city to accommodate holiday parades, memorial services, and increased tourist activity.

Key areas affected include major parts of Manhattan, especially around parade routes and memorial sites. In Brooklyn, several streets will be closed for local festivities. The Bronx and Queens will also see road closures related to community events and parades.

Travelers are advised to rely more on public transportation as subway and bus services will be increased to handle the extra passenger load. The city’s transportation department recommends checking the latest traffic updates and planning routes in advance to avoid delays.

These measures are part of the efforts to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow during one of the busiest weekends in New York City.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

FOREST HILLS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PARADE

Queens: At the Discretion of NYPD

Location:

Metropolitan Avenue between 75th Road and Trotting Course Lane

Closure: At the Discretion of NYPD

103RD COLLEGE POINT MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Queens: At the Discretion of NYPD

Formation:

28th Avenue between Ulmer Street and College Point Boulevard

Route:

College Point Boulevard between 28th Avenue and 26th Avenue

26th Avenue between College Point Boulevard and 120th Street

120th Street between 26th Avenue and Graham Court

Graham Court between 120th Street and College Point Boulevard

College Point Boulevard between Graham Court and 5th Avenue

5th Avenue between College Point Boulevard and College Place

Dispersal:

Poppenhusen Avenue between College Place and 119th Street

Closure: At the Discretion of NYPD

Monday, May 27th 2024

BROOKLYN’S 156th MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Brooklyn: At the Discretion of NYPD

Formation:

3RD Avenue between 71st Streetand 75th Street

Route:

3rd Avenue between 75th Street and Marine Avenue

Marine Avenue between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue

4th Avenue between Marine Avenue and 101st Street

Dispersal:

101st Street between 4th Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway

Closure: At the discretion of NYPD

LITTLE NECK – DOUGLASTON MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Queens: At the discretion of NYPD

Formation:

Northern Boulevard between Nassau Road and Morgan Street

Route:

Northern Boulevard between Morgan Street and 244th Street

Dispersal:

Northern Boulevard between 245th Street and 244th Street

Closure: At the discretion of NYPD

STATEN ISLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Staten Island: At the discretion of NYPD

Formation:

Hart Boulevard between Forest Avenue and Castleton Avenue

Route:

Forest Avenue between Hart Boulevard and Jewett Avenue

Dispersal:

Forest Avenue between Jewett Avenue and Ordell Avenue

Closure: At the Discretion of NYPD

RIDGEWOOD MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Queens: At the discretion of NYPD

Formation:

Cypress Avenue between Myrtle Avenue and Putnum Avenue

Route:

Myrtle Avenue between Cypress Avenue and Cooper Avenue

Dispersal:

Myrtle Avenue between 70th Street and Cooper Avenue

Closure: At the discretion of NYPD

ROCKAWAY BEACH MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Queens: At the discretion of NYPD

Formation:

Rockaway Beach Blvd between Beach 129th Street and Beach 130th Street

Route:

Rockaway Beach Blvd between Beach 129th Street and Beach 95th Street

Dispersal:

Rockaway Beach Blvd between Beach 95th Street and Beach 94th Street

Closure: At the discretion of NYPD

105TH STATEN ISLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Staten Island: At the discretion of NYPD

Formation:

Hart Boulevard between Forest Castleton Avenue

Route:

Forest Avenue between Hart Boulevard and Jewett Avenue

Dispersal:

Forest Avenue between Jewett Avenue and Decker Avenue

Closure: At the discretion of NYPD

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