Biden’s NYC Visit for Campaign Receptions; Anticipated Traffic Delays
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President Joe Biden is set to visit New York City on Wednesday to attend three campaign receptions, causing potential gridlock. The exact times and locations of the events have not been released, but road closures and traffic delays are expected. Biden’s motorcade will drive through 60th to 80th streets along Fifth Avenue and Riverside Drive, and the MTA has warned of possible bus delays.
President Biden’s New York City Visit: Anticipated Traffic Delays
NEW YORK – President Joe Biden is slated to attend three campaign events in New York City on Wednesday, per the White House’s announcement. His arrival in the city is expected early Tuesday afternoon.
The specific event times and locations have not been disclosed, but New Yorkers should anticipate road closures and traffic delays wherever the President travels.
His itinerary includes events on both the East and West sides of Manhattan, taking place between 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. CBS New York reports that his motorcade is likely to traverse 60th to 80th streets along Fifth Avenue and Riverside Drive. Police have already set up barricades and positioned themselves along this route.
Due to the Presidential visit, M31, M66, and M72 buses are running with delays in both directions on York Ave between 65th St and 72nd St.
— NYCT Bus (@NYCTBus) February 7, 2024
The MTA has warned of potential delays on the M31, M66, and M72 bus routes.
Brooklyn resident Marina Sternberg expressed concerns, “It’s going to be crazy, and I’m trying to get back home to Brooklyn to get away from here.” Manhattan resident Jeraldo Pearson shared similar sentiments, expecting crowded streets and roadblocks.
This visit precedes the March 28 fundraiser Biden is planning with former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
Stay tuned to CBS New York for ongoing coverage of the President’s visit.
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