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NYC to close road at Grand Army Plaza — but locals fear grand traffic chaos

Mamdani unveils plan to close the southern road at Grand Army Plaza to connect the plaza with Prospect Park.
The plan adds nearly an acre of new public space for pedestrians, biking, and bus use at the plaza.
City officials say the redesign will improve safety and access for non-vehicular users around Grand Army Plaza.
Some locals fear the change will slow car traffic and push vehicles onto side streets.
The plan includes public workshops starting April 23 to refine the design.
The redesign is part of a long-running effort to reinvent Grand Army Plaza since 2008.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed the change as aiding pedestrians, bikers, and bus riders.
Some residents fear the traffic circle will become a 'traffic circus' after the changes.
DOT Commissioner Flynn supported more space for pedestrians at the park as a success.
The proposal would connect the plaza to the park by removing a roadway separating them.

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