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New York City has announced restrictions on truck deliveries in Midtown Manhattan during World Cup match days. The plan, unveiled by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, aims to manage traffic congestion as thousands of soccer fans travel to and from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The restrictions will apply to the area between 30th and 60th Streets, from the East River to the Hudson River. They will be in effect on match days, starting six hours before each game and lasting up to three hours after. This measure is part of a broader transportation strategy to keep traffic flowing smoothly in the city.
The first World Cup match is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th, with subsequent games on June 16, 22, 25, 27, 30, and July 5 and 19. According to NBC New York, these days will be designated as "gridlock alert" days due to expected high traffic volumes.
The plan also includes limiting access on certain bus corridors to NYNJ Stadium shuttle buses, MTA local buses, World Cup affiliate vehicles, and emergency vehicles. Streets such as 33rd Street between Sixth and Eighth Avenues will be closed to vehicles to accommodate pedestrian queues.
NY1 reports that the city encourages businesses to seek alternative delivery methods and reach out to the Department of Transportation for assistance. Smaller delivery vehicles like cars, vans, and cargo bikes are exempt from these restrictions.
The city is also promoting the use of public transportation, with NJ Transit offering dedicated rail services and shuttle buses for fans. Fox 5 NY notes that these measures are part of efforts to ensure public safety and minimize disruption during the World Cup.
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