With the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show returning to the Hudson River for the first time in more than a decade, there will be significant traffic changes that the west side of Manhattan and parts of New Jersey haven't dealt with in some time.
On the west side of the river, Hudson County posted a helpful interactive map showing the times roads along and near the Hudson will be closed. It also notes the locations of the fireworks barges. Click here to see the interactive map.
Here's a breakdown of what to look out for in Manhattan, part of Brooklyn, and the New Jersey spots along the water where crowds are sure to gather: Hoboken, Weehawken and Jersey City.
New York City
In Manhattan, many streets on the west side face closure by police. The following closures begin at 3 p.m. Thursday:
Street closures
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- West Side Highway Southbound Lanes - From 79th St Exit to W Houston St
- West Side Highway/West St. Northbound Lanes - From Canal St to 47th St
- Westbound street from Washington St
- From Spring St to 14th St
- Westbound streets from 10th Ave
- From 14th St to 22nd St
General Public Access Points include:
- Christopher Street at Washington Street
- West 11th Street at Washington Street
- West 12th Street at Washington Street
- West 29th Street at 11th Avenue
- West 40th Street at 11th Avenue
Streets closed to pedestrians:
- Washington Street from West Houston Street to West 14th Street
- 10th Avenue in between West 14th Steet and 24th Street
- 11th Avenue, in between West 22nd Street and West 46th Street
- West Street between West Houston Street and West 46th Street
Here's the full map:
Elsewhere in the city, there will be road closures in place for the Coney Island fireworks display at night as well. Police said the area from the boardwalk to Surf Avenue between West 10th Street and West 21st Street will be closed.
Earlier in the day, there will also be roads closed for the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest — even with Joey Chestnut not competing this year. Those roads include:
- Stillwell Avenue between Surf Avenue and Bowery Street
- Bowery Street between Stillwell Avenue and West 15th Street
- Surf Avenue between West 15th Street and West 12th Street
- West 15th Street between Surf Avenue and Bowery Street
Hoboken
With the fireworks set to go off on the water between West 14th Street and West 34th Street in Manhattan, many will be heading across the Hudson to New Jersey in order to get an up-close view — and Hoboken may have the closest-up view there is.
As a result, the town announced multiple street closures set to go into effect throughout the day on July 4. Starting at midnight, Sinatra Drive will be closed from Fourth Street to 11th Street.
Then at 2 p.m., more streets are set to be closed:
- Hudson Place from River Street to Warrington Plaza
- Sinatra Drive from Newark Street to Fourth Street and 11th Street to 15th Street
- Sinatra Drive North from Sinatra Drive to 14th Street and through Shipyard Lane (Garage/Resident Access Only)
- Newark Street from River Street to Sinatra Drive
- First Street from River Street to Sinatra Drive (Garage/Resident Access Only)
- Second Street from River Street to Sinatra Drive (Garage/Resident Access Only)
- Third Street from River Street to Sinatra Drive (Garage/Resident Access Only)
- Fifth Street from Hudson Street to Sinatra Drive
Once it gets closer to the time when the fireworks will be going off (after 9 p.m.), the final street closures will take effect:
- Third Street from Garden Street to Washington Street
- 16th Street from Willow Avenue to Park Avenue
- Court Street from Second Street to Fourth Street
There will also be parking bans in effect as well, with some starting at 11 p.m. Wednesday and most going back to normal at 11 p.m. Thursday. Here's a look at the parking restrictions, according to the city:
- Sinatra Drive from Fourth Street to 11th Street (parking banned on both sides through 8 a.m. Friday)
- Sinatra Drive (both sides) from Newark Street to Fourth Street
- Hudson Street from Hudson Place to Observer Highway
- Hudson Street from First Street to Second Street (on both sides until 8 a.m. Friday)
- Hudson Place (both sides) from River Street to Warrington Plaza
- West side of Willow Avenue from 11th Street to Fourth Street
- Clinton Street (both sides) from Seventh Street to Eighth Streets
- South side of Fourth Street from River Street to Willow Avenue
- Fifth Street (both sides) from Hudson Street to Sinatra Drive
- North side of 14th Street from Sinatra Drive to Park Avenue
Weehawken
Mayor Richard Turner said that roads in the township could close as early as 4 p.m. depending on traffic and pedestrians. Even those who live on a closed road may not be guaranteed access.
In particular, the closures will impact the following roads:
- JFK Boulevard East
- Hamilton Avenue
- Port imperial Boulevard
- Waterfront Terrace
There will be no parking on the cliff side of JFK Boulevard East, while only vehicles with valid resident parking authority stickers will be allowed to park on the other side. There will be no parking allowed on Hamilton Avenue.
In addition to the road closures, all Weehawken parks and the pool complex will close at 2 p.m.
Jersey City
Much of downtown Jersey City and the Newport section will have road closures in effect for the July Fourth holiday. Here's a breakdown"
Streets closed starting at 8 a.m.
- Montgomery St from Exchange Place to Marin Blvd.
- Warren Street from York to Columbus Drive
- Washington Street from York to Columbus Drive
- Greene Street from York to Columbus Drive
- Montgomery Street at Hudson Street (both directions)
Streets closed starting at 10 a.m.
- Montgomery St from Marin Blvd. to Barrow
- Grand Street from Jersey to Hudson- resident only/ID required
- Greene Street- Between Bay St. & Columbus Drive
- Morgan St- Between Washington St & Greene St.
- Pearl St – Between Greene St & Washington St
- Washington St – Between Morgan & Columbus Drive
- Columbus Drive from Exchange Place to Marin Blvd
- York Street from the Hudson River Walkway to Marin
- Hudson Street from 2nd St to York St
- Greene Street from Bay St to York St
- Washington St from Morgan St to York St
- Warren Street from Steuben to York
- 2nd Street at Washington St (eastbound)
- Streets closed starting at Noon
- Jersey Ave at Audrey Zapp Drive closed to Northbound traffic
Streets closed starting at 4 p.m.
- Washington Blvd at Park Lane South- Closed to eastbound vehicles without residential ID
- Washington Blvd at Park Lane North- Closed to eastbound vehicles without residential ID
- Washington Blvd at Newport Pkwy - Closed to eastbound vehicles without residential ID
There will also be parking restrictions in place for the day, lasting until 1 a.m. Friday unless otherwise noted:
- Columbus Drive - Warren to Exchange Place
- Montgomery Street - Warren to Exchange Place
- Exchange Place (until 8 a.m. Friday)
- York Street - Greene to Walkway
- Hudson Street - 2nd to Essex Street
- Morris Street - Greene to Hudson
- Grand Street - Greene to Walkway
- Essex Street - Greene to Walkway
- Greene Street - York Street to 2nd Street
- 2nd Street - Washington to Walkway
- Harborside Place
- Pearl Street - Washington to Hudson
- Town Square Plaza (Newport)
- Washington Blvd 2nd Street to York Street
- Sussex Street - Greene to Walkway
- Communipaw Avenue - Junction to Route 440.
- Morgan Street - Washington to Greene (south side only)
- Bay Street - Washington to Greene (north side only)
- Bay Street - Greene to Hudson (both sides)
- Warren St - Columbus to Montgomery
