New York City Department Of Transportation
Road Work
Because of ongoing construction work at several locations throughout Queens and Brooklyn, the DOT has announced numerous street closures in local neighborhoods for the upcoming week.
The announced diversions are current as of Wednesday, Apr. 3. The DOT may shut down other roads should the need for emergency repairs arise.
Streets and highways that are affected by closures during this week include the following:
Resurfacing In R.H., Greenpoint, Cy. Hills
Weather permitting, DOT crews will resurfacing (milling or paving) on the following streets:
– 97th Avenue between Woodhaven Boulevard and 109th Street in Ozone Park and Richmond Hill for paving on Thursday, Apr. 4;
– 126th Street between Liberty and 95th avenues in Richmond Hill for milling on Thursday, Apr. 4 and paving on Friday, Apr. 5;
– 127th Street between Atlantic and Liberty avenues in Richmond Hill for paving on Friday, Apr. 5;
– 129th Street between Atlantic and Liberty avenues in Richmond Hill for milling-and between Jamaica and 89th avenues in Richmond Hill for paving-on Thursday, Apr. 4, and Friday, Apr. 5;
– Apollo Street between Meeker Avenue and the dead end in Greenpoint for milling on Thursday, Apr. 4; and Friday, Apr. 5;
– Highland Boulevard between Vermont Place and Jamaica Avenue in Cypress Hills for paving on Firday, Apr. 5;
– Jamaica Avenue between Ridgewood Avenue and Logan Street in Cypress Hills for paving on Thursday, Apr. 4; and
– Newel Street between Driggs and Greenpoint avenues in Greenpoint for milling on Thursday, Apr. 4, and Friday, Apr. 5.
Lane Closures On Van Wyck Expwy.
One of three lanes in each direction of the Van Wyck Expressway between Jewel Avenue and Union Turnpike may be closed on Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. due to construction work related to the Kew Gardens rehabilitation project.
Additionally, up to two lanes in either direction of the expressway in the same section may be closed on overnights from 1 to 5 a.m.
Kew Gdns. Project Affects Union Tpke.
Long-term construction related to the state Department of Transportation’s Kew Gardens Interchange project will require the right lane of Union Turnpike eastbound to be closed at all times between 128th and 134th streets. All existing traffic lanes will remain open and are shifted to the left.
Lane Closures On Grand Central Pkwy.
One lane of the Grand Central Parkway in each direction will be closed between 82nd and 111th streets on weekdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. on weekdays. Lane closures will also take place from 10 p.m. Fridays to 7 a.m. Saturdays and from 10 p.m. Saturdays to 3 p.m. Sundays.
Two lanes of traffic in each direction may be closed on weeknights from 12:01 until 5 a.m., Saturdays from 1 to 6 a.m. and Sundays from 1 to 9 a.m.
Exit Ramp Closed Near Whitestone Br.
The Third Avenue exit on the northbound approach to the Whitestone Bridge is closed to all traffic as part of a $109 million reconstruction project.
Separate car and truck detours will be in place while the exit ramp is closed. Signs will be in place and traffic agents will be on hand when the detours begin. The closure is expected to remain in place for approximately two years.
Passenger vehicles driving from the northbound Cross Island Parkway will have to exit at Utopia Parkway (exit 34); those driving from the northbound Whitestone Expressway will need to exit past the 20th Avenue exit and merge onto the Cross Island Parkway.
All commercial vehicles must exit the Whitestone Expressway at 20th Avenue (exit 15).
For additional closures, visit the city DOT’s website at www.nyc.gov/dot or call 311.
