Travel Advisory – New York City FC vs. Colorado Rapids, May 5th

May 3, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York City FC News Release

Supporters are advised that there are planned service changes to travel routes this Sunday when New York City FC faces Colorado Rapids at Citi Field. Due to street closures, we are advising fans to arrive via public transportation.

The changes are in part to accommodate for the Five-Boro Bike Tour. Please see below for more details and options on how to reach the game by public transport.

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge (VNB)

The Staten Island-bound lower level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge will be closed from 2:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. Due to the closure of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE)/Gowanus Expressway for this event, traffic will not be able to access the bridge via this approach from approximately 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Note that the upper level of the bridge will remain open in both directions throughout the event with the Staten Island-bound upper level only accessible from the Belt Parkway and 92nd St entrance ramps. To hear information about all VNB Five-Boro Bike Tour closures, call (718) 556-8010.

Other closings at the VNB include:

One Brooklyn-bound lane on the lower level from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Bay St exit from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The 92nd St entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound lower level from approximately 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Belt Parkway entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound lower level from approximately 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Lily Pond Av exit from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (RFK)

The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge’s exit ramp to the southbound FDR Drive will be closed from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All southbound traffic must exit the RFK via the 2nd Av-East 125th St ramp.

Hugh L. Carey Tunnel (HLC)

The approach from the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel to the westbound Gowanus/BQE will be closed from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Due to this off-property closure, all traffic exiting the HLC Tunnel in Brooklyn will be diverted to Hamilton Av during this time, and the Trinity Place exit in Manhattan will also be closed from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Motorists should expect delays and plan additional travel time or seek alternate routes. Closing times are subject to change by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and event organizers.

Travel Alternatives:

For travel between Staten Island and Manhattan please take the Staten Island Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Terminal.

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