FDR World Cup Promenade
Sector: Bridge • Location: New York, United States
Source: RPA | Regional Plan Association
The project proposes closing a 1.25-mile segment of the FDR South Viaduct to car traffic and transforming it into a pedestrian-friendly World Cup Promenade linking three major public viewing areas: Gotham Park, Seaport/Pier 16, and Bowling Green. This initiative acts as a first step towards the transformation of the FDR viaduct into FDR Boulevard, prioritizing people over highways and testing the
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Bridge, Seaport, Automotive
- Location
- New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- RPA | Regional Plan Association
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Status
Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project proposes closing a 1.25-mile segment of the FDR South Viaduct to car traffic and transforming it into a pedestrian-friendly World Cup Promenade linking three major public viewing areas: Gotham Park, Seaport/Pier 16, and Bowling Green. This initiative acts as a first step towards the transformation of the FDR viaduct into FDR Boulevard, prioritizing people over highways and testing the future removal of the elevated roadway. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York |
Source
Source | RPA | Regional Plan Association |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge, Seaport, Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-04-11 |
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