NYC Gridlock Alert Days 2023: Department of Transportation reveals when to expect the worst traffic
NEW YORK -- New York City's Department of Transportation has released its list of Gridlock Alert Days for 2023.
Gridlock Alert Days are when the worst congestion and slow-moving traffic are expected. NYC DOT strongly encourages New Yorkers to use alternate forms of transportation - like mass transit - while Midtown traffic speeds will be significantly slowed.
Here's a complete list of NYC Gridlock Alert Days
- Monday, September 18, 2023
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023
- Wednesday, September 20, 2023
- Thursday, September 21, 2023
- Friday, September 22, 2023
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023
- Thursday, November 16, 2023
- Tuesday, November 21, 2023
- Wednesday, November 29, 2023
- Thursday, November 30, 2023
- Friday, December 1, 2023
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023
- Wednesday, December 6, 2023
- Thursday, December 7, 2023
- Friday, December 8, 2023
- Tuesday, December 12, 2023
- Wednesday, December 13, 2023
- Thursday, December 14, 2023
- Friday, December 15, 2023
The agency also says that protected bicycle lanes in East Midtown along First and Second Avenues will remain open and operational until 9 p.m. during U.N. General Assembly week. Cyclists on both avenues will be subject to security checkpoints and occasional, unannounced traffic freezes.
For more information, visit nyc.gov/gridlockalert.
