NYC Gridlock: UN General Assembly Causes Midtown Mayhem
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly is bringing world leaders to New York City, and with them, a massive traffic headache. Midtown Manhattan is bracing for gridlock as over 140 world leaders convene to discuss pressing global issues, including the war in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
<img alt="Gridlock traffic on First Avenue outside the United Nations building last year." src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/09/21/multimedia/21MET-GRIDLOCK1-jmbp/21MET-GRIDLOCK1-jmbp-articleLarge.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale">While diplomats may call it the "World Cup of diplomacy," many New Yorkers are less enthusiastic. Street closures and increased police presence are expected to snarl traffic throughout the week. This event, usually one of the slowest traffic weeks in Midtown, is anticipated to create significant delays and disruptions.
The influx of world leaders and heightened security measures will undoubtedly impact daily commutes and city life. New Yorkers should plan accordingly and anticipate significant traffic delays in Midtown East during this period.
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