Motorists across multiple towns and villages in Rockland County should prepare for significant traffic delays and intermittent road closures on Sunday, May 17, as the GFNY (Gran Fondo New York) World Championship bicycle race passes through the county as part of its 100-mile international race route from New York City to Bear Mountain and back.

The annual event is expected to bring thousands of cyclists from around the world through Rockland County between approximately 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with police departments throughout the county urging residents to plan ahead, allow for extra travel time, and use alternate routes whenever possible.

According to race organizers and local law enforcement agencies, the race will impact several communities including Piermont, Grand View-on-Hudson, Upper Grandview, West Nyack, Haverstraw, Stony Point, Pomona, Mount Ivy, and portions of Ramapo.

Route Through Rockland County

The GFNY route enters Rockland County from New Jersey along Route 9W and continues north through the eastern corridor of the county before heading west into Stony Point, Haverstraw, and Ramapo.

Areas expected to be impacted include:

• Route 9W
• River Road
• Grassy Point Road
• Beach Road
• Tomkins Avenue
• Broadway
• Short Clove Road
• Willow Grove Road
• Call Hollow Road
• Halley Drive
• Quaker Road
• Camp Hill Road
• Ladentown Road
• Old Route 202
• Route 306
• Pomona Road
• Route 45
• Concklin Road
• Buena Vista Road
• Gate Hill Road
• Cedar Flats Road
• Route 210
• Mott Farm Road

Haverstraw Area Delays

Haverstraw Police announced that the race will travel through the Town and Village of Haverstraw between approximately 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

The impacted areas in Haverstraw include:

• Route 9W
• Short Clove Road
• Broadway
• Beach Road
• Willow Grove Road
• Call Hollow Road
• Halley Drive
• Quaker Road
• Camp Hill Road

Police say officers will be stationed throughout the route assisting with traffic control and helping ensure safety for both residents and cyclists.

Stony Point Area Delays

Stony Point Police advised that bicyclists are expected to travel through Stony Point between approximately 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., entering from River Road and continuing through:

• Grassy Point Road
• Beach Road
• Tomkins Avenue
• Route 9W North
• Mott Farm Road
• Cedar Flats Road
• Route 210
• Gate Hill Road
• Willow Grove Road

Motorists should expect intermittent traffic delays and use caution while traveling in these areas.

Ramapo Area Closures & Delays

The Ramapo Police Department advised that delays are expected approximately between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. along the race route through Pomona and Mount Ivy.

The Ramapo portion of the course includes:

• Quaker Road (Pomona)
• Ladentown Road
• Old Route 202
• Route 306
• Pomona Road
• Route 45
• Concklin Road
• Buena Vista Road (New City)

Police are warning residents to expect intermittent road closures and heavy traffic in the area throughout the morning and early afternoon hours.

Clarkstown Police also advised residents to expect delays throughout the day due to the race traveling through the historic Palisades region along Route 9W toward Bear Mountain.

Authorities throughout Rockland County are asking drivers to remain patient and avoid unnecessary travel near the race route during peak race hours.