NYPD to close multiple streets around Citi Field for opening day
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — The New York Mets kicked off the season on the road, going 1-2 against the Houston Astros, followed by a 2-1 series against the Miami Marlins.
The team returns to Citi Field to duke it out with the Toronto Blue Jays, who are on a four-game winning streak. Friday's home opener will be a big one for Mets fans, as superstar outfielder Juan Soto ditches the pinstripes and dons an Amazin' Mets jersey.
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Fans planning to watch the team at Citi Field may have an easier time accessing the stadium via the No. 7 subway train, as there will be street closures throughout the day.
The following streets will be closed at the discretion of the NYPD.
Northern Boulevard between Junction Boulevard and 149th Place
Roosevelt Avenue between Main Street and 104th Street
College Point Boulevard between 31st Avenue and Horace Harding Boulevard
126th Street between Roosevelt Avenue and Northern Boulevard
111th Street between Roosevelt Avenue and Horace Harding Boulevard
Astoria Boulevard between RFK Bridge Plaza and 114th Street
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Grand Central Parkway
Brooklyn Queens Expressway
Cross Island Parkway
Long Island Expressway
Whitestone Expressway
Van Wyck Expressway
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See the full Mets schedule online. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 718-507-TIXX.
Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.
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