

Gridlock Alert Days often come with the holiday season when more visitors travel to the City. By Ray Villeda and Michael George Published Novem Updated on Novemat 11:32 am.

Everyone is urged to take public transportation if possible. The city receives aggregated traffic speed data from the over 400,000 Waze users in the Boston area, which will allow it to measure before and after impacts on traffic speeds along targeted corridors. On these Gridlock Alert Days, you should consider walking, biking, or taking mass transit for any trips in Manhattan.ĭOT identifies these days by collecting and analyzing traffic data from past years. A Gridlock Alert remains in effect for the largest United Nations General Assembly in years, with detours, road closures, and checkpoints across Manhattan’s East Side all week long. This spring, the city will pilot several new approaches, such as evaluating traffic signal prioritization and its effectiveness along key routes. NYC DOT Announces 2022 Gridlock Alert Days. Contact: (212) 839-4850, NYC DOT Announces 2022 Gridlock Alert Days This year will bring 19 Gridlock Alert days, starting Monday, when the United Nations General Assembly will be in session and Midtown traffic speeds are the slowest of the year. The Department of Transportation (DOT) identifies Gridlock Alert Days during the UN General Assembly and throughout the holiday season when heavy traffic is expected in Manhattan. Traffic Condition to report or get information about real-time traffic and travel conditions.
