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.

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.

The following work is anticipated on the Resist – North and South Work Area from December 23, 2024 through Jan 3, 2025 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6 p.m.  

No work will take place Dec. 25 and Jan 1.

RESIST - NORTH

Work Activities:

• Installation of micro pile casing installation (Garden Street/Alley from 14^th to 15^th – Hoboken)
• Installation of load transfer platform (Harborside Park)
• Office trailer storage and short-term vehicles parking (1501 Shipyard Lane and 901 Sinatra Drive – Hoboken)
• Installation of sheeting, mud slab, forms, and concrete (HBLR North of 19th Street – Weehawken)
• Excavation and installation of piles (HBLR South and North of 19th Street – Weehawken)
• Install micropiles (Private Property – Weehawken)

‍RESIST - SOUTH

Work Activities:

• Installation of forms and concrete (Washington Street from Observer Highway to Newark Street in Hoboken)
• Installation of forms and concrete footings (NJ Transit Yard - Hoboken)
• Installation of maintenance and protection of traffic measures, removal of sidewalk, curb, and fencing (18^th Street – Jersey City)

Traffic Management:

• 18th Street in Jersey City will be partially occupied by the construction crew beginning on 12/16/24. However, only the parking lane will be affected; vehicular and bicycle traffic will still be permitted. JCPD will be onsite to assist with any necessary detours or traffic measures.
• 15th Street will be closed from Park Avenue to Bloomfield Street 24/7. See below for further information.  
• Adjustments to the existing traffic pattern may be required and will be coordinated with Hoboken PD.
• The community will be advised of any temporary parking changes via No-Parking signs at least 3 days in advance.
• Please note that you may also see crew members performing survey work in select locations.
• Private garage access will be limited. Impacted residents will be advised of changes by garage management.

‍15^th Street Road Closure:  

During the project 15^th Street will remain closed from Park Avenue to Bloomfield Street to through-traffic. Local traffic will be maintained to the two parking garages located at 1450 Park Ave (Park + Garden) and 1450 Bloomfield St (LAZ Parking) as well as the surface parking lot at 1500 Garden Street. Full details on the closure, detour, parking, and loading changes are available here in the City’s announcement.

The variable message sign notice board currently located on 15th Street will be updated to inform the public.

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

_{This project has been completed as of 11/22/24.}

In efforts to improve water flow redundancy, Jersey City MUA is replacing water mains along Marin Boulevard between 18th Street to Observer Highway. The project will consist of the installation of a new 12” water main to service properties in Jersey City and a new 24” water main that will create an additional interconnection for the City of Hoboken.  

A North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) project to repair and upgrade the combined sewer infrastructure at the intersection of Henderson Street and Observer Highway that serves Hoboken, will require partial road closures, detours, and parking restrictions. The project is expected to last approximately six weeks.

The following temporary traffic pattern is anticipated to be in effect for the duration of the project:  

• Newark Street will be closed in both directions between Madison and Henderson Streets 24/7.  
• Detour signs are in place directing eastbound traffic onto Henderson Street and westbound traffic onto Madison Street.
• Vehicles traveling on northbound Henderson Street from Jersey City into Hoboken will not be permitted to make a left-hand turn onto Newark Street. All traffic will be directed to make a right turn onto eastbound Observer Highway.

Frp, Dec. 20 through Jan. 3, the following work activities and traffic management are anticipated:  

Work Activities:  

• Maintenance and protection of traffic
• Underground demolition activities
• Establishing bypass pumping
• Installation of helical piles

No work will be performed on December 25th or January 1st. ‍ Work will take place on Saturday, December 21^st and Saturday, December 28^th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

‍Traffic Management:

• Hoboken and Jersey City Police Officers will be on site between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily, to assist with detours, traffic control, and pedestrian safety.
• Detour and variable messaging signs will be in place ahead of the closures.  
• Temporary no-parking signs will be posted in advance of any restrictions.
• There will be a full closure on Newark Street east bound at Madison Street and it will remain closed during the course of the work.
• There will be a full closure on Newark Street westbound at Henderson Street and it will remain closed during the course of the work.
• The left turn lane on Henderson Street going west to Newark Street will also be closed and will remain closed during the course of the work.

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 will require parking restrictions, partial road closures, and a 24/7 closure of Madison Street between 10^th and 11^th Streets. This full closure will be in place for approximately 3 to 4 months. Area residents will be kept apprised of the work and impacts on their quality of life.

Read more about this project and current traffic patterns here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/11321929/.

The following work and traffic management activities are anticipated for Monday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Jan. 3 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.:

Work Activities:

• No work is anticipated to take place from December 23^rd through January 3^rd.
• Work is scheduled to resume on January 6^th.  

‍Traffic Management:

• No-Parking will be allowed on Madison Street between 10th Street and 11th Street.
• One-lane of traffic will remain open at all times on Madison Street.

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.  

Beginning Monday, Dec. 23, the Consigli Construction Company will begin construction on the first phase of Hoboken Connect, a 27-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 for approximately 24 months.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by Consigli Construction Company.

Construction Activities:

• Drilling of geothermal wells within the boundaries of the construction fence. Some deliveries are anticipated this week. They will be brought in through the construction gates at Observer & Bloomfield, or the eastern gate in the NJT rail yard. Construction flaggers will be used to back trucks into the site.
• Mobilization of caisson drill rig to begin drilling within the boundaries of the construction fence.
• Striping and relocation of bus stops on both sides Observer Highway from Washington Street to Bloomfield Street.  

Traffic Management:

• Hoboken Police Officers will be on site to assist with traffic redirection on Monday, December 23, 2024, to assist in the striping of relocated bus lanes on Observer between Bloomfield and Garden.  
• Construction activities are limited to the parking lanes, and striping work should not impact the flow of vehicular traffic.
• No parking signs will be placed on both sides of Observer Highway between Bloomfield and Garden for the striping work on Monday, December 23, 2024.
• Construction flaggers will be present for intermittent truck traffic in and out of the site at the construction gate on south side of Observer at Bloomfield St.
• Bus stops on Observer Hwy at Washington Street will be temporarily relocated to Observer at Bloomfield on or about 12/24.  NJ Transit will post signage to advise riders of the temporary relocation.

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 15^th Street.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday, December 20, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by Underground Utilities Corp.  

Construction Activities

• Concrete and Internal Piping Work at the NWRP Pump Station on 13th Street between Adams and Jefferson Street.
• Installation of Force-main and Gravity Sewer on Adams Street between 14^th and 15^th Street.
• Installation of Concrete Piers and Pile caps on Adams Street between 14^th and 15^th Street.

Traffic Management

• HPD Officers will be present during working hours to assist in traffic redirection at all construction locations.
• No parking signs will be placed on both sides of Adams Street Between 13^th and 15^th Street.
• There may be partial impacts to the sidewalks on 13th Street between Adams and Jefferson Streets within the pump station work area.
• Adams Street between 13^th Street and 15^th Street will be closed to thru traffic during working hours.

*No work will take place on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1

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 work and traffic management activities are anticipated from Monday, December 23, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025:

Work Activities:  

• Installation of piles, pile caps, and concrete cradles along Madison Street from 13th Street to 14th Street
• Installation of 30” Sewer pipe along Madison Street from 13th Street to 14th Street
• Installation of manholes and inlets along Madison Street from 13th Street to 14th Street

Traffic Management:

• There will be no full road closures during work hours but there may be a lane-shift.
• HPD Officers will be present on site to assist in traffic redirection along Madison Street between 13^th Street and 15^th Street.
• No parking signs will be placed on both sides of Madison Street between 13^th Street and 14^th Street.

There will be no work on Dec. 25 or Jan 1.

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A temporary traffic pattern has been implemented on Sinatra Drive as part of the ongoing engineering investigation following the June sinkhole discovered near Sybil’s Cave. This will allow traffic to move in both directions during the next phase of this project.

While the temporary traffic pattern is in effect, parking will be removed along sections of the west side of Sinatra Drive south of Sinatra Drive North. Pedestrian and bicyclist detours are in place, with pedestrian access maintained on the western sidewalk adjacent to Stevens, and cyclists will temporarily share the road with vehicles.

The new traffic pattern will allow the City’s marine engineers to conduct geotechnical borings along the eastern portion of Sinatra Drive that will inform the engineering design for the permanent rehabilitation of certain waterfront structures. The geotechnical investigation is expected to last until mid-November, followed by engineering design and permitting, which are anticipated to be complete this year. Construction for the permanent rehabilitation of certain waterfront structures is anticipated early next year, followed by construction of the Sinatra Drive Rehabilitation Project.
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‍These temporary traffic changes were made in consultation with key stakeholders, including Hudson County, NJ Transit, Stevens Institute of Technology, the Hoboken City Council, and the City’s departments and divisions of Public Safety, Engineering, Transportation & Parking, and Parks, Recreation, & Public Works. The City is also working with private property owners with public easements along the northern areas of the waterfront to ensure they complete the necessary inspections and rehabilitation work on certain waterfront structures. Barricades will be removed from these affected areas when certified by their marine engineers.

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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.    

Work on this project is scheduled to resume on January 6, 2025.

There are currently no traffic impacts.

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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.

‍Work Activities:

• NY Waterway's contractor will be installing in-water timber piles as part of the site improvements for temporary operations between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The piles, crane, equipment, and materials will be delivered via tug and barge. As the piles will be driven underwater using vibratory pile driving equipment, noise and vibration impacts are anticipated to be minimal.
• A NY Waterway ferry vessel may be berthed at the southern pier of the former Union Dry Dock site. No maintenance work will be performed.

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. Construction for the portico restoration project is anticipated to last approximately seven months. Construction for the foundation waterproofing is complete.  

The following work activities for the City Hall Portico restoration project are anticipated to during the week of December 23, 2024 and December 30, 2024.  

Work Activities:

• ‍‍Masonry, mortar, and stone repair mock-ups.
• Selective demolition.  

Traffic Management:

• ‍‍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.
• Portions of the sidewalk on First Street between Washington Street and Bloomfield Street will be closed to pedestrian traffic during construction hours. Pedestrians should follow posted detours.
• Temporary parking changes to portions of First Street and Bloomfield Street adjacent to City Hall are anticipated during construction. The community will be advised of any temporary parking changes via No-Parking signs at least 3 days in advance.

Two level 2 electric vehicle charging stations are being installed on Fourth Street between Garden Street & Park Avenue.