FDNY said Saturday afternoon that heavy emergency activity near Myrtle Avenue and Adelphi Street in Brooklyn was expected to cause traffic delays, road closures and mass-transit disruptions, and urged commuters to steer clear if they could. The advisory went out on the department’s official X account at about 4:28 p.m. as crews worked at the scene.
RT @NotifyNYC: .@FDNY Activity: Expect traffic delays, road closures, mass transit disruptions & emergency personnel near myrtle avenue & adelphi street, brooklyn. use alternate routes.
— FDNY (@FDNY) April 18, 2026
What Officials Told Commuters
In its alert, the FDNY told the public to “expect traffic delays, road closures, mass transit disruptions” around the Myrtle and Adelphi intersection and advised people to use alternate routes. FDNY shared the notice by retweeting the message from the city’s Notify NYC feed, which sends out neighborhood-level traffic and emergency updates. Notify NYC is the municipal system the city uses to push those alerts.
How This Could Affect Travel
Drivers in Fort Greene and nearby areas should be ready for lane closures and detours while emergency crews operate, and transit riders may run into delays or short-term reroutes at nearby subway and bus stops. For up-to-the-minute subway and bus information, riders can check the MTA’s service-status page or the MYmta app, which the agency uses for real-time disruption updates. MTA and the city’s Department of Transportation post closure notices and suggested alternate routes to help commuters plan around problem spots. NYC DOT
Local Context
Myrtle Avenue is a heavily used crosstown stretch where even a brief shutdown can send cars spilling onto side streets and slow buses to a crawl during busy hours. Past emergencies and infrastructure issues along Myrtle, from manhole explosions to construction stoppages, have previously triggered long backups and service slowdowns, according to local coverage. One earlier example involved Myrtle Avenue manhole explosions.
Where To Get Updates
We will keep an eye on official channels for follow-up information. In the meantime, residents and commuters can track conditions and reopening times by following FDNY and Notify NYC on X. For travel planning, use the MTA and NYC DOT sites linked above and build in extra time if your route takes you along or across Myrtle Avenue.
