Street Closures Announced for New Year’s Eve Celebration in Times Square

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department announced on Dec. 30, a number of street closures, outlined further below, related to the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square. Street closures and parking restrictions are expected to cause traffic delays, and NYPD officials said the use of public transportation is highly recommended. Beginning at 4 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, Times Square will be closed to vehicular traffic. At approximately 3 p.m. attendees will be directed by police officers to gather in separate viewing sections. When one section reaches capacity, people will be directed to the next viewing section. As

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street closures in the Bronx from Dec. 24, 2021 to Jan. 10, 2022. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Walton Avenue This street will be closed Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan 10, 2022, to facilitate crane operation. East 160th Street between Forest Avenue and Tinton Avenue This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 31, to facilitate crane operation. Harrod Place between Westchester Avenue and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street closures in the Bronx from Dec. 17, 2021 to Jan. 10, 2022. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Walton Avenue This street will be closed Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan 10, 2022, to facilitate crane operation. East 160th Street between Forest Avenue and Tinton Avenue This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 31, to facilitate crane operation. Bergen Avenue between East 152nd Street and Westchester Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street closures in the Bronx from Dec. 10, 2021 to Jan. 10, 2022. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Walton Avenue This street will be closed Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 10, 2022, to facilitate crane operation. East 160th Street between Forest Avenue and Tinton Avenue This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 31, 2021, to facilitate crane operation. Bergen Avenue between East 152nd

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street closures in the Bronx from Dec. 3 to Dec. 31. East 146th Street between Exterior Street and Gerard Avenue This street will be closed at 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, through 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, for crawler crane assembly. East 149th Street Service Road between Dead End and Exterior Street This street will be closed 24/7 through Dec. 8, to facilitate new building construction. East 160th Street between Forest Avenue and Tinton Avenue This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bridge lift testing at the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Manhattan span is scheduled for the early morning hours of Friday, Dec. 3, the MTA announced on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Intermittent Closures Planned for Both Traffic Flow Directions Intermittent, full closures at the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge’s Harlem River lift span to/from Manhattan are scheduled on Friday, Dec. 3, from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. for bridge lifts, to test mechanical functionality, and allow completion of routine preventative maintenance. Each closure will last approximately 20 minutes. Customers traveling on the M60 bus, which offers service to LaGuardia Airport, should expect

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street and bridge closures in the Bronx from Nov. 19 to Dec. 20. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Exterior Street: This street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Nov. 30 to facilitate crane operation. East 149th Street Service Road between Dead End and Exterior Street: This street will be closed 24/7 through December 8 to facilitate new building construction. East 162nd Street between Park Avenue and Courtlandt Avenue: This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Nov. 29

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street and bridge closures in the Bronx from Nov. 12 to Nov 19. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Exterior Street: This street will be closed from 7am to 3pm through 11/30/21 to facilitate crane operation. East 160th Street between Forest Avenue and Tinton Avenue: This street will be closed from 8am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday through 11/2/21 to facilitate crane operation. East 162nd Street between Park Avenue and Courtlandt Avenue: This street will be closed Saturday from 8am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 6pm

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following weekend street and bridge closures in the Bronx from Nov. 5 to Nov 7. Tilden Street between Barnes Avenue and Bronxwood Avenue: This street will be closed Friday and Saturday from 8am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 6pm through 11/10/21 to facilitate crane operation. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Exterior Street: This street will be closed from 7am to 3pm through 11/30/21 to facilitate crane operation. East 149th Street between Dead End and Exterior Street: This street will be closed Saturday from 8am to 6pm