Home / Disasters and Accidents / NYC Gridlock Alert: World Cup & Storms Strain City
NYC Gridlock Alert: World Cup & Storms Strain City
22 Jun
Summary
- Severe weather with heavy rain and thunderstorms is forecast.
- A gridlock alert warns of heavy traffic and street closures.
- Penn Station will have limited access and restricted NJTransit service.
New York City residents are advised to prepare for significant travel disruptions on Monday evening. The city is under a flash flood watch from 2 p.m. on June 22 until 6 a.m. on June 23, with forecasts predicting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, potentially leading to localized flooding.
In addition to the severe weather, a gridlock alert is in effect due to the World Cup match at MetLife Stadium. Match day shuttle corridors will be implemented, restricting certain streets to official vehicles and emergency personnel. Streets near Penn Station, including 33rd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, will also face closures.
Further complicating commutes, Penn Station will have limited access. NJTransit service will be exclusively for World Cup ticket holders between 3:20 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, June 22. Station access will also be restricted around 10 p.m., adding to the travel challenges.
