Construction updates

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is continuing the construction phase for the Rebuild By Design Hudson River Project – Resist Alignment Coastal Defense Contract. The following is an anticipated work schedule for the upcoming week. Schedules may change due to unforeseen weather or subsurface conditions.

Jersey Avenue is closed NORTHBOUND at 18th Street in Jersey City, at the border Hoboken, for the eventual construction of the Reist structure’s sliding gate across Jersey Ave. The gate will be deployed during storm surge events and will connect to the nearly 5,000-foot-long southern resist structure that will prevent water from the Hudson River from entering the City. Southbound lanes, exiting Hoboken, are now open.

The following preliminary fieldwork is anticipated to take place in the Resist – North Work Area and the Resist South Work Area the week of June 2nd to June 6th between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

RESIST – SOUTH:

Jersey Ave (Jersey City/Hoboken)

• Install Micropiles

NJT (Hoboken)

• Forms and Concrete Footing Pour
• Install Rails

Marin Boulevard between 18th Street and Observer Highway (Jersey City)

• Install Sheeting

HBLR South Property (Jersey City)

• Mud slab, forms, and concrete

Private Property (Jersey City)  

• Install Sheeting
• Excavate / Cut Sheets

HBLR South Property (Jersey City)

• Mud slab, forms, and concrete

RESIST – NORTH:

Bloomfield Alley (Hoboken)

• Forms and Concrete Pour

Harborside Park (Hoboken)

• Retaining Wall and Forms and Concrete
• Topping Slab
• Pilecaps and Grade Beams

HBLR south of 19^th Street (Weehawken)

• Forms and Concrete Pour

Private Property (Weehawken)

• Restore Grass & Fence

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For more information about this project, see the City’s FAQ page here:  https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/rebuild-by-design-hudson-river-project-faq.

‍JERSEY AVENUE CLOSURE

As part of Resist - South construction, Jersey Avenue at 18th Street in Jersey City, is closed northbound to traffic coming into Hoboken. One southbound lane, heading out of Hoboken, opened on May 23. City of Hoboken administration, planners, and engineers, along with the Hoboken Police Department and Office of Emergency Management will continue to work with the DEP, Jersey City, Hudson County, contractors, and other stakeholders to establish and implement traffic mitigation efforts. For more information, go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/city-of-hoboken-announces-traffic-mitigation-efforts-ahead-of-anticipated-njdep-rebuild-by-design-construction-in-southwest-hoboken.  

More on the Jersey Avenue closure can be found on the NJDEP Rebuild by Design website at: rbdh-faqs-jersey-ave-closure.pdf

The DEP held a public information meeting to discuss the project, explain the need for road closures, and lay-out mitigation plans. That meeting is available to view here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDLjhv4t2Ds&feature=youtu.be

For more information about this project, see the City’s FAQ page here:  https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/rebuild-by-design-hudson-river-project-faq.  

‍Project Background

The Rebuild by Design - Hudson River Project is a comprehensive urban stormwater management program that takes a multi-faceted approach intended to address flooding from both major storm surge and high tide as well as from heavy rainfall events. These events often occur individually, but can also occur together, increasing their impacts. The program includes four components: Resist, Delay, Store and Discharge.  

The NJDEP is implementing the Resist component of the project concept, while the City of Hoboken has and continues to lead efforts implementing the Delay, Store and Discharge components. This portion of construction is Phase II of the Resist component. Phase I included implementation of Sewer System Modifications (SSM) and was completed in July 2022. Phase II will include the construction of the Resist Alignment, a floodwall and levee system aimed to protect the Project Area from coastal flooding threats associated with storm surge. Construction for Phase II is beginning with the current test pitting work being described above.  

This United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is funding the project, allocating $230 million to the overall Rebuild by Design Hudson River Project. Additional funding has been allocated to this project through the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program and through an American Rescue Plan Covid State Fiscal Recovery Funding allocation.

QUESTIONS?  If you have questions, or would like to learn more about the project, please contact your Community Construction Liaison Isabella Brascetta | 1-800-252-0219 | rbdhinquiries@portal3.pbid.com

The Waterfront Reconstruction Project (formerly known as the Sinatra Drive Seawall Rehabilitation Project) will replace the aging and eroding concrete seawall beneath portions of Sinatra Drive and the Hoboken waterfront walkway. The project focuses on stabilizing and replacing the seawall and walkway along the eastern portion of Sinatra Drive, from the gazebo near Seventh Street to the skate park near Ninth Street, where erosion is most severe. This initiative is part of a larger effort to ensure the safety and longevity of the waterfront infrastructure.  

Mobilization activities will begin on April 7, 2025 and on or about, April 10, 2025, a new traffic pattern will be put into place to allow for construction which will include the closure of the eastern lane of Sinatra Drive from approximately Fifth Street north to approximately Sinatra Drive North. This closure will be in effect 24/7. No southbound traffic will be permitted. Southbound drivers must instead use Hudson Street. The western lane of Sinatra Drive will be open to northbound vehicles. In addition, the sidewalk on Sinatra Drive in the construction area, will be closed to pedestrians 24/7 in the construction area.  

Construction and closures are anticipated to last through fall of 2025.

More on the Waterfront Reconstruction Project can be found here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/11502705/?sub_id=0

The following work and traffic management activities are anticipated for Monday, June 2nd through Saturday, June 7th, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.:

Work Activities:

Frank Sinatra Drive between 7th and 9th Street

• Excavation of trench to clear line for proposed steel combination wall
• Assembly of drill setup in hanging leads
• Selective demolition
• Installation of pipe piles for steel combi-wall

Traffic Impacts:

• No southbound vehicular or bicycle traffic is allowed on Sinatra Drive from Sinatra Drive North through Fifth Street.
• Southbound traffic will detour to Hudson and/or Washington Street.
• Oversized trucks will detour to Washington Street.
• Northbound lanes will remain open to vehicular traffic, bicycles, and emergency vehicles.  
• The sidewalk will be closed to pedestrians on both sides of Sinatra Drive between Fifth Street and Sinatra Drive North.
• Sinatra Drive will be FULLY closed in both directions overnight, between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., until further notice.  

‍Traffic Management:

• Hoboken Police will be on site from 6 a.m. through 12 a.m.
• Temporary No Parking signs will be posted in advance of any parking restrictions in the construction area.

*Sinatra Drive will be fully closed to vehicular traffic on Sundays between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. for Sinatra Streets every weekend until further notice. MORE: https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/summer-streets

The City of Hoboken is moving forward with plans to improve and upgrade Church Square Park. The upgrades will include a new inclusive toddler playground in the southwest portion of the park, a new open lawn area in place of the old toddler playground, a landscaped buffer along the existing dog run, and the addition of new public restrooms. The improvements will be consistent with the park's historic character and were identified by the public during preparation of the Church Square Park Vision Plan.

For more information on the Church Square Park Vision Plan and Improvement Project see here: https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/church-square-park-vision-plan\

The following work and traffic management activities are anticipated for the week of June 2, 2025, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.:    

Work Activities  

• Fence and Curb Installation
• Layout Play Equipment Footings

Traffic Management Activities  

• Temporary Parking Restrictions will be in place on 4th Street between Garden Street and Willow Avenue.

Pedestrian Access Restrictions

• The park entrance at Willow Avenue and 4^th Street will be closed until mid-June.
• Temporary Sidewalk closures will be in effect at times.  
• Signage will be posted.

The Hudson Place Area Water Main Improvement project involves the replacement of 850 feet of existing water mains. This is part of the City’s Water System Renewal Program, to modernize Hoboken’s drinking water infrastructure and reduce the need for emergency repairs. By the end of 2025, it is anticipated that 28,700 feet of aged water mains will have been replaced.  

Beginning on Monday, May 19, the City’s contractor will replace outdated 8-inch and 6-inch water mains with new, larger 12-inch water mains, install new service lines to the curb, and replace the hydrants along Hudson Place between River Street and Warrington Plaza, on Sinatra Drive between Newark Street and First Street, and replace water services on River Street between Hudson Place and Newark Street.  

The Hudson Place Water Main Improvement project is anticipated to be complete by July 2, 2025, although the schedule is subject to change.  

Read more about this project here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/11595083/

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday June 2, 2025, through Friday, June 6, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.:

Construction Activities:

• Installation of the water main
• Tree Removal (east side of #2 Hudson Pl. within Warrington Plaza)

Traffic Impacts/Management:

• ‍The taxi stand has been relocated to Newark Street between Hudson Street and River Street.  
• No Parking on both sides of Hudson Place from River Street to the dead end from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Hudson Place from River Street to dead end will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., eastbound Hudson Place will be one left turn lane only, with all traffic detoured onto River Street.  
• Access will be maintained to parking lot for NJTPD personnel.
• The pedestrian walkway between Hudson Place and Newark Street will be closed during work hours from 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Pedestrians will be detoured to River Street.  

The Madison Street Area Infrastructure Improvements project will help mitigate localized flooding from rain events. The project scope includes replacing existing inlets, sewers, and water lines as well as elevating roadways, curbs, and sidewalks within the area. These improvements will alleviate the primary concerns by conveying stormwater into the sewer system.  

Work on the Madison Street Area Infrastructure Improvements requires a 24/7 closure of Madison Street between 10th and 11th Streets, as well as parking restrictions. Area residents will be kept apprised of the work and impacts on their quality of life.

Read more about this project here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/11321929/.

The following work and traffic management activities are anticipated for Monday, June 2nd through Friday, June 6th between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.:

Work Activities:  

Madison Street between 10th and 11th Streets:  

• Pave base course at Madison Street between 10^th and 11^th Street.
• Temporary stripe at Madison Street between 10^th and 11^th Street.

Madison Street between 9th and 10th Streets:

• Continue Installing Helical Piles between 9^th and 10^th Street.
• Maintain sewer bypass.

Traffic Management:

• Madison Street is closed 24/7 between 10th and 11th Streets.
• No-Parking on Madison Street 24/7 between 9th and 11th Streets.
• HPD will be on-site to assist with traffic management during construction.  

As part of the traffic management plan for the Madison Street Infrastructure Improvement project, Citi Bike will temporarily relocate the docking station at Madison Street & 10th Street to the northeast corner of Monroe Street & 10th Street. The docking station will stay at that location until the end of April. Temporary No Parking Signs will be posted on parts of the east side of Monroe Street during the relocation.  

The Citi Bike docking station relocation is required to maintain access to bike share during the Madison Street resiliency and utility construction project (NHSA Madison Areawide Infrastructure Improvement Project).  

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Underground Utilities Corp. is installing new high level storm sewers and a force main within the northeast portion of the City of Hoboken. These sewers will be connected into the stormwater storage tank at the Northwest Resiliency Park and the force main will connect from the H6/H7 pump station to the NHSA’s existing outfall in 15th Street.

Anticipated Construction Activities and Traffic Management for the period of 6/2/2025 through 6/6/2025 is as follows:  

Construction Activities:  

• Working on louvers, pump rails, and platforms for electrical installation for the pumps at the NWRP Pump Station on 13th Street between Adams and Jefferson Streets.
• Installation of curbs and curb walls on Adams Street between 14th and 15th Street.  

Traffic Management

• Adams Street between 13th and 15th Streets will be open to thru traffic.
• HPD officers will be present at all intersections within work zones.
• 24/7 no parking signs will be in place on both sides of Adams Street between 14th and 15th Streets.

Underground Utilities Corporation will be installing new sewer lines and curb inlets will be installed to alleviate drainage and potential flooding issues in Northwest Hoboken. The goal of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSO’s) and improve the water quality of the Hudson River.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., from Monday, June 2 to Friday, June 6, 2025, by Underground Utilities Corp.:  

Construction Activities:

Jefferson Street between 13th Street and 15th Street

• Installation of piles, pile caps, and concrete cradles along Jefferson Street.
• Installation of 30" Storm pipe along Jefferson Street.
• Installation of manholes and inlets along Jefferson Street.
• Installation of new sanitary sewer along Jefferson Street south of 14th Street

15^th Street and Jefferson Street Intersection

• Installation of piles, pile caps, concrete cradles, and the depressed sewer structures/manholes at the intersection of 15th Street and Jefferson Street.
• Installation of 30" Storm pipe at the intersection of 15th Street and Jefferson Street.
• Installation of manholes at the intersection of 15th Street and Jefferson Street.

Jefferson Street between 15^th Street and 16^th Street

• Installation of piles and pile caps along Jefferson Street between 15th Street and 16^th Street.
• Installation of 18" Storm pipe along Jefferson Street between 15th Street and 16th Street.
• Installation of manholes along Jefferson Street between 15th Street and 16th Street.

Madison Street between 13th and 14th

• Sidewalk and curb restoration.
• Monitoring well installation.

‍Traffic Impacts/Management:

15th Street between Madison Street and Grand Street

• Road closed (24 hours, 7 days/week) on 15th Street between Madison Street and Grand Street.
• No parking (24 hours, 7 days/week) signs will be placed on both sides of 15th Street between Madison Street and Grand Street. Trucks re-routed on truck detour route.
• Academy Bus Services can access work area to enter/exit their parking lots.
• HPD Officers will be present on site to assist in traffic redirection.

Jefferson Street between 15th and 16th Street

• Road closed during working hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• No parking (24 hours, 7 days/week) signs will be placed on both sides of the Street.  

Jefferson Street between 13th Street and 15th Street

• Road closed to traffic 24 hours, 7 days/week.
• No parking (24 hours, 7 days/week) both sides of the street.
• Municipal Parking Lot to be open and accessible from 13th Street for all registered permit holders.

13th Street between Jefferson and Madison`

• No parking (24 hours, 7 days/week) along 13th Street between Jefferson Street and Madison Street (both sides of the street).

Madison/Jefferson/Adams Street between 14^th and 15^th Street

• No parking (24 hours, 7 days/week) both sides of the streets of Madison, Jefferson, and Adams Street.
• Academy Bus Service re-configured entrance/exit routing  

Grand Street between 15^th and 16^th Street\

• No parking (24 hours, 7 days/week) along Grand Street between 15th Street and 16 Street (both sides of the street)
• Traffic flow will be one lane south bound

16^th Street between Jefferson Street and Adams Street

• Section of roadway will now be two-way traffic (east and west)
• Parking allowed 24 hours, 7 days per week

Truck Route Diversion

Truck route diversion signs are posted to assist with the temporary truck route which is Willow Street South bound, to 13th Street west bound, to Madison south bound.

Hudson County’s Intersection Improvement Project will install a new signalized intersection on the corner of Willow Avenue and 4th Street. \Following work at this intersection, the project will install a new signal at the intersection of Hudson and 11^th Streets.  

The following construction activities and traffic impact/management is anticipated between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for the week of June 2nd:

Construction Activities

• Installing two traffic signal foundations and the controller cabinet foundation.

Traffic Impacts/Management

• The NW corner is closed to pedestrians, but all other corners are open to pedestrian traffic.
• No lane closures. T
• he working hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Off duty police officers will be onsite during working hours.

Plans to expand Southwest Resiliency Park are part of Hoboken’s Rebuild by Design (“RBD”) - Hudson River Project and the City’s comprehensive water management strategy to delay, store, and discharge stormwater during intense rain events, The project is funded through a $6.24 million dollar grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The expanded park will include above ground green infrastructure and an underwater detention system to withhold 328,000 gallons of stormwater caused by heavy precipitation.

The following work and traffic management activities are anticipated for the week of June 2, 2025:

Work Activities  

• Utility Building Roof
• Play Equipment Installation
• Storm Sewer Connections
• Porous Asphalt

Traffic Management Activities  

None – all work within site limits.

In accordance with the lease between the City of Hoboken and NY Waterway for its temporary operations at the former Union Dry Dock site (901 Sinatra Dr.), NY Waterway will begin constructing approved site alterations within their leasehold area of the site. The initial construction work as part of the project will involve electrical improvements.  

In accordance with the license agreement between the City of Hoboken and NJDEP, NJDEP and its contractor, EE Cruz, for the RBD-HR project will be using a portion of the former Union Dock Site (901 Sinatra Dr.) for equipment and materials storage.

The following work and traffic management activities are anticipated for this week: 

Work Activities:

• NY Waterway may berth multiple ferry vessels at the southern piers of the former Union Dry Dock site. No maintenance work will be performed.  
• NY Waterway may berth a ferry vessel on the southern side of the northern pier to facilitate work by a contractor on the adjacent piers.  
• NY Waterway’s contractor will be installing electrical site improvements, including new pedestrian-level lighting on the piers.  

Phase two of the City Hall Portico Restoration Project builds upon the stone patching, roofing tile, and framing replacements, which were completed in 2020 by repointing and restoring the original masonry.

The following work activities for the City Hall Portico restoration project are anticipated for the week of June 2, 2025, between the working hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.:  

Work Activities

• Installation of stairway treads
• Stone patching and replacement

Traffic and Pedestrian Impacts:

• The sidewalk on Washington Street between Newark Street and First Street will temporarily be closed during construction hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow for the delivery of materials to a truck parked on Washington Street.
• The Washington Street entrance to Hoboken City Hall will be closed for the duration of the Portico Restoration project.  
• Hoboken community members must enter and exit City Hall through the Newark Street entrance located between Washington Street and Bloomfield Street.
• Pedestrians should follow detours during periods when sidewalks in the are closed for safety reasons.  
• Signs will be posted, and barricades will be in place.

The Hoboken Yard Redevelopment Plan will revitalize southeastern sections of Hoboken, including the Hoboken Terminal and the area around it. The Hoboken Connect project, within the redevelopment Plan area which is being overseen by LCOR, will include a new NJ Transit bus terminal including an indoor market, the rehabilitation of the Ferry Terminal and Warrington Plaza, the rehabilitation of Hudson Place which will turn parts of the road into a pedestrian and retail plaza, as well as  the development of an office building and a residential building that incorporates affordable housing units.  

In 2024, the Consigli Construction Company began construction on the first phase of Hoboken Connect, a 28-story residential building at 111 Observer Hwy, between Washington and Bloomfield Streets. This project will require the temporary relocation of NJ Transit bus stops on both sides of Observer Highway between Washington and Bloomfield Streets to between Bloomfield and Garden Streets. Bike lanes will also temporarily be relocated from the south curbside of Observer Hwy between Bloomfield Street and Washington Street to the north curbside of the same block. The sidewalk and bike lanes along the south curbside of Observer Highway between Bloomfield Street and Washington Street will be closed to pedestrians and these changes are expected to be in place through approximately December of 2026.

This project also required the temporary removal of bicycle parking on Hudson Place between Hudson Street and River Street. New temporary bike parking/racks have been added along Hudson Street. Read more on the temporary changes here: http://local.nixle.com/alert/11466871/  

Phase I Construction: Residential property at 111 Observer Hwy.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday, June 2, 2025, through Friday, June 6, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. by Consigli Construction Company.

Construction Activities

• Micropile/Caisson drilling will continue within the boundaries of the construction fence.
• Some deliveries are anticipated this week. They will be brought in through the construction gates on Observer.
• Construction flaggers will be used to back trucks into the site.
• Concrete pours will be scheduled for 2 days to pour caissons.
• Sitework contractor will be trucking excess soil.

Traffic Management

• Construction flaggers will be present for intermittent truck traffic in and out of the site at the construction gates on Observer.

Work will be conducted on Saturday, June 7. All work will be within construction fencing. A noise ordinance waiver for Saturday’s work was approved by the City on 4/2/25.

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