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Traffic jam on West 42nd StreetNew York NY

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W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

As discussed during the dispatch call, vehicles blocked both lanes on West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues near a parking lot, causing heavy traffic congestion in the area.

Audio|Heard on: NYPD Citywide 3
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Transcript:
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You get a smart car to run on 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.
00:06
It's a parking lot on the eastbound traffic.
00:10
It's blocking the traffic of 9th Avenue because it wants to turn into that parking lot from both lanes.

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Location mentioned:
W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

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