Manhattan Traffic: Street Closures Lifted In Midtown After NYPD Cop's Funeral

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — Street closures around St. Patrick's Cathedral, put in place during the funeral of NYPD hero cop Steven McDonald, were lifted following the services for the fallen officer. For the latest traffic information and other news from your NYC neighborhood, click here to sign up for Patch's daily newsletter and free, real-time news alerts.

Traffic was frozen for much of the morning from 56th St. down to 46th St. down 5th and Madison aves and along all cross streets during the services for the cop, who was shot in Central Park and later forgave his would-be killer.

All bridges are back open following the funeral procession from Long Island into Midtown.

See also: Steven McDonald Funeral: NYPD Hero Cop Remembered For Love, Grace, Dedication