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
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
Umbrellas, backpacks, lawn chairs, coolers, large bags and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
