UNGA runs Monday, September 22 through Friday, September 26.
On Gridlock Alert Days, drivers should expect extensive street closures and/or delays across Manhattan.
NYC DOT strongly encourages drivers to use alternative modes of transportation, especially on these days.
New Yorkers are encouraged to get around by using regional rail lines, the subway and bus system, ferries, cycling, and walking.
"We are seeing the success of Congestion Pricing in its first year as few vehicles enter the city's urban core, making it especially important to stick with transit during Gridlock Alert days," said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. "New York City welcomes the UN General Assembly once again this year, but New Yorkers and visitors alike should do their part in minimizing congestion and seeking non-driving modes of transportation."
NYC DOT has identified 20 Gridlock Alert Days through the end of the year - the days when traffic is expected to be at its slowest and most congested.
2025 Gridlock Alert Days are:
- Monday, September 22
- Tuesday, September 23
- Wednesday, September 24
- Thursday, September 25
- Friday, September 26
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
- Tuesday, November 25
- Wednesday, December 3
- Thursday, December 4
- Friday, December 5
- Monday, December 8
- Tuesday, December 9
- Wednesday, December 10
- Thursday, December 11
- Friday, December 12
- Monday, December 15
- Tuesday, December 16
- Wednesday, December 17
- Thursday, December 18
For more information, visit nyc.gov/gridlockalert.
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