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Transport management for New York’s Super Bowl Boulevard

New York’s Super Bowl Boulevard is set to benefit from a transport management plan developed by Sam Schwartz Engineering (SSE), working with the National Football League and SP+ Gameday. Super Bowl Boulevard, a football-themed, fan-focused event along Broadway between 34th and 47th Streets, will be open to the public during the week of the Super Bowl from 29 January to 1 February. Wednesday, January 29 through Saturday, February 1. Broadway will be closed to traffic from noon to 12 pm during the even
January 23, 2014 Read time: 1 min
New York’s Super Bowl Boulevard is set to benefit from a transport management plan developed by Sam Schwartz Engineering (SSE), working with the National Football League and SP+ Gameday.

Super Bowl Boulevard, a football-themed, fan-focused event along Broadway between 34th and 47th Streets, will be open to the public during the week of the Super Bowl from 29 January to 1 February. Wednesday, January 29 through Saturday, February 1.

Broadway will be closed to traffic from noon to 12 pm during the event.  SSE has provided support and guidance for the event, including the plan for moving vehicle and foot traffic in a way that enhances the fan experience while minimising the impact on nearby businesses and employees, delivery vehicles, and through traffic.

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