NYC Gridlock Alert Days 2025: What you need to know
MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) -- Gridlock Alert Days return to New York City for the holiday season.
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 Yorkers and visitors alike should do their part in minimizing congestion and seeking non-driving modes of transportation."
NYC DOT has identified 12 Gridlock Alert Days through the end of the year - the days when traffic is expected to be at its slowest and most congested.
2025 Holiday Season Gridlock Alert Days are:
- 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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