Heavy pedestrian congestion near Times Square, New York NY
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel discussed heavy pedestrian congestion along Eighth Avenue near Times Square, due to crowds gathering for New Year’s Eve activities. The sidewalks appeared full, with pedestrians possibly entering the street and blocking traffic lanes. Authorities were monitoring to maintain safety and lane access.
Audio|Heard on: NYPD Citywide 3
Listen to dispatch call
01:20
Transcript:
00:00
Did you reach out from the borough? We're getting reports of heavy pedestrian congestion on Eighth Avenue.
00:05
It's spilling over from people trying to enter Times Square to see the ball drop later.
00:11
Just to keep the avenue clear.
00:18
East Avenue and where?
00:23
What side of the trail is it on, side of (name withheld)?
00:27
That box we were raising.
00:29
(name withheld), um, yeah.
00:31
Go ahead, chief.
00:33
What intersections did you see that have any pedestrian information at?
00:38
Right now I'm walking towards 45th and 48th, and the easternmost lane on Eighth Avenue between 44th and 45th is completely full on the sidewalk to the point where pedestrians are spilling into the street.
00:54
All right, it's safe from 42nd to 45th at least.
01:02
I would say to put it, yep.
01:03
To put it best for 42nd to 45th, but it's worse between 44th and 45th.
01:07
There is a heavy presence of borough personnel here.
01:12
I'm about to check with them to find out if they're going to let people in.
01:16
I just wanted to give the advisement that it's very heavy with pedestrians and I don't want to lose the lane here.
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Location mentioned:
W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
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