With the Macy’s Fourth 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 western Manhattan and parts of New Jersey haven’t seen in some time.
On the west bank of the river, Hudson County has posted a helpful interactive map showing road closure times along and near the Hudson. It also shows the location of fireworks barges. Click here to view the interactive map.
Here’s a look at what to look for in Manhattan, parts 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 are closed by police. The following closures will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday:
Street closures
- Southbound lanes of the West Side Highway – From the 79th St exit to W Houston St
- West Side Highway/West St. Lanes Northbound – Canal St to 47th St
- Street looking west from Washington St
- From Spring St to 14th St
- Streets Westbound from 10th Avenue
- From 14th to 22nd Street
Public access points include:
- Christopher Street to Washington Street
- 11th Street West at Washington Street
- 12th Street West at Washington Street
- 29th Street West at 11th Avenue
- 40th Street West at 11th Avenue
Streets closed to pedestrians:
- Washington Street from West Houston Street to West 14th Street
- 10th Avenue between West 14th Street and 24th Street
- 11th Avenue, between West 22nd Street and West 46th Street
- West Street between West Houston Street and West 46th Street
Here is the full map:
Elsewhere in the city, roads will also be closed for the Coney Island fireworks, which will take place at night. 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, roads will also be closed for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, even though Joey Chestnut is not participating 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 be set off over the water between West 14th and 34th Streets in Manhattan, many people will be heading to New Jersey to cross the Hudson for a closer view — and Hoboken might just have the closest view yet.
As a result, the city has announced several street closures that will go into effect throughout the day on July 4. Beginning at midnight, Sinatra Drive will be closed from Fourth Street to 11th Street.
Then at 2 p.m., other streets should be closed:
- Hudson Place from River Street to Warrington Plaza
- Sinatra Drive from Newark Street to Fourth Street and from 11th Street to 15th Street
- Sinatra Drive North from Sinatra Drive to 14th Street and across 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)
- From 5th Hudson Street to Sinatra Drive
As the time of the fireworks approaches (after 9 p.m.), the final street closures will come into effect:
- Third Street from Garden Street to Washington Street
- 16th Street from Willow Avenue to Park Avenue
- Court Street from Second to Fourth Street
Parking bans will also be in effect, with some starting at 11 p.m. Wednesday and most returning to normal by 11 p.m. Thursday. Here’s a look at the parking restrictions, according to the city:
- Sinatra Drive from 4th Street to 11th Street (no parking on both sides until 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 (both sides until 8 a.m. Friday)
- Hudson Place (both sides) from River Street to Warrington Plaza
- West side of Willow Avenue, from 11th to 4th Streets
- Clinton Street (both sides) from Seventh 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 roads in the township could be closed 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 routes:
- JFK Boulevard East
- Hamilton Avenue
- Imperial Port Boulevard
- Terrace by the water
Parking will be prohibited on the cliff side of JFK Boulevard East, while only vehicles with a valid parking sticker will be allowed to park on the other side. Parking will be prohibited on Hamilton Avenue.
In addition to 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 4 holiday. Here’s a look”
Streets closed from 8am
- From Montgomery Street, Exchange Place to Marin Blvd.
- Warren Street from York to Columbus Drive
- Washington Street from York to Columbus Drive
- York’s Greene Street at Columbus Drive
- Montgomery Street to Hudson Street (both directions)
Streets closed from 10am
- Montgomery Street, from Marin Boulevard to Barrow
- Grand Street from Jersey to Hudson – residents only/ID required
- Greene Street – Between Bay St. and Columbus Drive
- Morgan St – Between Washington St and Greene St.
- Pearl St – Between Greene St and Washington St
- Washington Street – Between Morgan and Columbus Drive
- Columbus Drive from Exchange Place to Marin Blvd
- York Street from the Hudson River Parkway to Marin
- Hudson Street from 2nd Street to York Street
- Greene Street from Bay St to York St
- From Washington Street to Morgan Street to York Street
- Warren Street from Steuben to York
- 2nd St at Washington St (Eastbound)
- Streets closed from noon
- Jersey Ave at Audrey Zapp Drive closed to northbound traffic
Streets closed from 4 p.m.
- Washington Blvd at Park Lane South – Closed to eastbound vehicles without a residential ID
- Washington Blvd at Park Lane North – Closed to eastbound vehicles without a residential ID
- Washington Blvd at Newport Pkwy – Closed to eastbound vehicles without a residential ID
Parking restrictions will also be in effect for the day, until 1 a.m. Friday, unless otherwise noted:
- Columbus Drive – Warren to Exchange Place
- Montgomery Street – Warren to Exchange Place
- Exchange Place (until 8am on Friday)
- York Street – From Greene to the Bridge
- Hudson Street – 2nd to Essex Street
- Morris Street – From Greene to Hudson
- Grand Street – From Greene to Walkway
- Essex Street – From Greene to the Bridge
- Greene Street – York Street to 2nd Street
- 2nd Street – Washington to Walkway
- Port Square
- Pearl Street – Washington to Hudson
- Town Square (Newport)
- From Washington Boulevard from 2nd Street to York Street
- Sussex Street – From Greene to the Footbridge
- 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