Alert: World Cup To Cause Traffic, Closures For New Yorkers
Millions are focused on the World Cup, but Hudson Valley residents may end up dealing with an unexpected side effect every time a match is played nearby.
Hudson Valley officials are warning residents about how the World Cup could impact their commutes.
Port Authority Issues World-Cup Travel Advisory
The Port Authority has issued a World Cup travel advisory for Tuesday. France battles Senegal at 3 p.m. at Met-Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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The bi-state New York-New Jersey agency is urging people throughout the region to use mass transit and avoid non-essential travel.
Heavy traffic congestion is expected at the Lincoln Tunnel, the PATH rail system and the Midtown Bus Terminal.
The Port Authority says to allow for extra travel time on FIFA World Cup match days, even if you're not going to the games.
Hudson Valley Officials Issues Warning
Officials from the Hudson Valley are also issuing a travel warning due to the World Cup. Officials are urging residents to take note of how the World Cup might impact their commutes.
Officials say West of Hudson Rail customers should expect changes to their schedules during all of the World Cup matches that will take place MetLife Stadium.
It comes after NJ Transit said it would be limiting access to trains between Penn Station New York and Secaucus Junction, only allowing World Cup ticket holders to get to MetLife stadium on match days.
Remaining World Cup Schedule At MetLife Stadium
Tuesday, June 16
Round: Group Stage (Group I)
Matchup: France vs. Senegal
Kickoff Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Monday, June 22
Round: Group Stage (Group I)
Matchup: Norway vs. Senegal
Kickoff Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 25
Round: Group Stage (Group E)
Matchup: Ecuador vs. Germany
Kickoff Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, June 27
Round: Group Stage (Group L)
Matchup: Panama vs. England
Kickoff Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, June 30
Round: Round of 32
Matchup: Teams TBD
Kickoff Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, July 5
Round: Round of 16
Matchup: Teams TBD
Kickoff Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, July 19
Round: FIFA World Cup Final
Matchup: Teams TBD
Kickoff Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
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