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 Resist structure is a floodwall and levee system aimed to protect the Project Area from coastal flooding threats associated with storm surge.

You can find more, including a link to watch a recording of the most recent NJDEP community meeting updating the public on the RBD project here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/12115925/?sub_id=0

RESIST – SOUTH:

Marin Boulevard

The NJDEP has has commenced the full closure of Marin Boulevard between Observer Highway and 18th Street, to further construction on the Resist-South structure. During this phase of construction, the NJDEP will relocate underground utilities and install the foundation for the deployable floodgate. Traffic mitigation plans have been implemented, and Hoboken and Jersey City Police Officers are on site during work hours to assist with traffic control and pedestrian safety. Please see more about this closure and the traffic mitigation measures now in place here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/11877321/?sub_id=0  

Additionally, the pedestrian walkway, bike lane, and parking lanes remain closed on the south side of Observer Highway between Willow Ave and Washington Street. The bike lane is detoured to the north side of Observer Highway. Observer Highway remains open for vehicular traffic.  

Construction activities at the Marin Boulevard location, the week of April 20, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday) include:

• Excavate: Removing soil to reach required depths and prepare the area for upcoming construction activities.
• Formwork, reinforcement, concrete pouring of walls, footing, rails and topping slab.
• Construct concrete structural elements and finished surfaces.
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‍Observer Highway – South side between Willow Ave and Washington Street

Construction activities at the Observer Highway site, the week of April 20, 2026, include:

• Test pitting

This work will require a detour on Observer Highway at Washington Street through the end of April:

‍Observer will be closed eastbound to private vehicles from Washington Street to Hudson Street between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Eastbound traffic will be detoured onto Washington Street. New Jersey Transit buses will continue to be allowed to travel both east- and west- bound along Observer Highway throughout the duration of the detour.

The pedestrian walkway, bike lane, and parking lanes remain closed on the south side of Observer Highway between Willow Ave and Washington Street. The bike lane is detoured to the north side of Observer Highway. Observer Highway remains open for vehicular traffic.  

RESIST – NORTH:

NJDEP crews are conducting critical utility and construction work to further construction of the Resist-North structure in uptown Hoboken. This phase of work requires the following closures and other traffic and pedestrian impacts and management:  

• Full closure of the sidewalk and parking lane on the west side of Washington Street between 14th Street and the alleyway south of 15th Street.
• The right-hand turning lane from southbound Washington Street onto 14th Street will be eliminated for the duration of this phase of the project.
• The northern crosswalk across Washington Street at 14th Street will remain open during daytime hours but will be closed to pedestrians for utility work overnight.
• Bike and travel lanes will remain open on Washington Street.
• Access will be maintained to businesses in the impacted area  

The ADA parking spaces in the Washington Street closure area have been relocated to 13th Street.

Read more on this phase of the project and related traffic/pedestrian impacts here:  https://local.nixle.com/alert/11862407/

The following work activities are anticipated for the week of April 20, during the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.:

North of Washington &14^th Street:

• Install Rails, Topping Slab, and Wall: Install rails and place concrete slabs and walls.  

Southwest corner at Washington &14^th Street:

• Gas service relocations: Move gas service lines to accommodate construction.

*The ADA parking spaces in the Washington Street closure area have been relocated to 13th Street. *

Bloomfield Street (North of 14^th Street) Resist structure work

The following traffic impacts and management are anticipated for the duration of this project:

• 24/7 closure of Bloomfield Street to vehicles and bicycles between 14th and 15th Streets.
• The sidewalk on the east side of Bloomfield Street will remain open for pedestrian access to local businesses.
• Access to private garages in the closure zone will be maintained during construction.
• Traffic mitigation measures including signs, barriers, and a new traffic signal, will be implemented in advance of the work.
• Detour signs will be in place, and the community will be advised of any temporary parking changes at least three days in advance.
• Hoboken Police Officers will be o site to assist with traffic control and pedestrian safety. VMS boards will also be deployed to help remind residents of these changes.  

Work this week includes: 

• Reconnect PSEG gas main: Restore the gas main connection after construction work

Harborside Park:

• North deck footings: Build concrete foundations for the north deck.
• Construction of concrete steps in amphitheater

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 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.

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

Beginning Monday, April 27, the City, in partnership with PSE&G and North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA), will begin spring and summer paving projects on portions of Madison Street and portions of Observer Highway.  

These projects will restore roadways impacted by recent infrastructure updates, including improvements to water mains and pressure valves, gas mains and pressure valves, and storm sewers to help reduce flooding.  

Residents are advised to plan ahead for road closures, parking impacts, and traffic. 

Daytime milling and paving on Madison Street 

Beginning Monday, April 27, NHSA contractors will begin milling and paving work in the Madison Street Infrastructure Improvement area (the area around ShopRite). Work will require road closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., on the following dates and locations: 

Monday, April 27 (milling) & Wednesday, April 29 (paving) 

• Madison Street between Eighth Street and Ninth Street (including the intersection of Madison & Ninth Streets)  
• Ninth Street between Monroe Street and Jefferson Street 

Tuesday, April 28 (milling) & Thursday, April 30 (paving) 

• Madison Street between Ninth Street and 11th Street 
• 10th Street from the ShopRite parking lot to mid-block toward Jefferson Street 
• 11th Street between Madison Street and Monroe Street  

Impacts to pedestrian travel will be limited as sidewalks will remain open. Temporary parking restrictions will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on affected streets. Hoboken Police will be on site during working hours to assist with pedestrian safety and detours. Garages in the work zone will be inaccessible during work hours. Impacted residents have been previously notified by the contractor.  

Be advised, on Tuesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 30, there will be no access to the ShopRite parking lot from Madison Street. All vehicles must enter and exit the parking lot from Monroe Street.  

Please note that all schedules are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.  

PSE&G overnight milling and paving on Observer Highway/Newark Street 

Roadway restoration related to underground PSE&G utility work will require overnight milling and paving between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. to minimize impacts on traffic. During these hours, temporary road closures will be in effect. Drivers are encouraged to enter and exit Hoboken from the north end of the city, as construction activities will impact traffic circulation in southwest Hoboken. 

The following locations will be impacted starting Monday, April 27 at 7 pm: 

• Eastbound Newark Street will be closed from Jackson Street to Henderson Street/Marin Boulevard at the firehouse.  
• Eastbound Observer will be closed from the firehouse at Henderson Street/Marin Boulevard to Jefferson Street 
• Westbound Observer Highway will be closed from Park Avenue to Henderson Street/ Marin Boulevard  
• Madison Street will be closed between Newark Street and Observer Highway (behind the firehouse). 

The following locations will be impacted starting Tuesday, April 28 at 7 pm:  

• Observer Highway will be closed between Harrison Street and Jefferson Street in both directions 
• Westbound Newark Street will be closed at Adams Street 
• Monroe Street will be closed between Newark Street and First Street  
• Jackson Street will be closed between Newark Street and Observer Highway 
• Madison Street will be closed between Newark Street and Observer Highway 
• Westbound New York Avenue will be closed at Harrison Street. 

Additional closures may be necessary during the overnight hours of Wednesday, April 29, due to striping activities. Those potential closures will be announced early next week. 

Hoboken Police will be on site to assist with detours during work hours.  

All schedules are subject to change due to weather and other possible impacts. More information on these, and other projects, and their impacts on traffic, can always be found on the City’s Construction Update webpage: hobokennj.gov/construction. 

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Please note: 

While not a part of the Waterfront Reconstruction Project, Stevens Institute of Technology has begun repairs to the Castle Point bluff along Sinatra Drive to address falling rocks between Eighth and Ninth Streets. All work activities on the bluff will be conducted within designated, controlled, and fully fenced areas.

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Sinatra Drive between 4th and 9th will be closed 10am - 12pm next Tuesday, April 21 to vehicular traffic to accommodate the delivery of the light poles for the bulkhead rehab project.

Pedestrian and cyclist traffic remains the same and an officer will be onsite to manage conflicts between pole delivery and pedestrians.

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‍The Waterfront Reconstruction Project

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.  

During the Waterfront Reconstruction Project, the eastern lane of Sinatra Drive from approximately Fifth Street north to approximately Sinatra Drive North will be closed 24/7. No southbound traffic will be permitted. Southbound drivers must use Hudson Street. The western lane of Sinatra Drive will be open to northbound vehicles.

The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and a new multi use path will remain open to pedestrians and bicyclists: https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/city-of-hoboken-reopens-hudson-river-waterfront-walkway-and-new-multi-use-path-ahead-of-spring

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

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.

Please be advised that this project currently requires the closure of the intersection of 14th and Grand Street 24/7. Due to this closure, Grand Street, between 13th and 15th Streets, is only accessible to local traffic and residential garage access.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place this week, by Underground Utilities Corp. for the NHSA - H6/H7 Phase 3 Project:

Construction Activities:

• Installation of piles, pile caps, and pipe cradles
• Installation of storm sewer pipe, manholes, and inlets
• Sidewalk and Curb restoration

Traffic Impacts/Management:

Clinton Street between 15th Street and 16th Street: Road to be closed 24 hours, 7 days/week.

Grand Street between 14th and 12th Street:  8 a.m. to 6 p.m. the road will be closed to thru traffic, 2-way local traffic only fbetween 13th and 14th to allow access to resident garages.

14th Street between Grand Street and Clinton Street: Road to be closed 24 hours, 7 days/week. Access provided to local residents and KL Masters only.

16th Street between Clinton Street and Willow Street: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. road closed to traffic. Open 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. with access provided to local residents and businesses during the closures.

13th Street between Adams Street and Grand Street: 8 a.m to 6 p.m. the road will be closed to thru traffic, with access to 13th Street parking garages on Adams Street

13th Street between Grand Street and Clinton Street: Road closed to thru traffic, local traffic only from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with access to 13th Street parking garages and local residents from Clinton Street. ,

13th Street between Clinton Street and Willow Avenue: Roadway opened and changed to 2-Way traffic (east and west) on 13^th Street between Clinton Street and Willow Avenue.

Please abide by all temporary no-parking signs posted in the area.

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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 Traffic Impacts and Management for the NHSA H6/H7 Phase 2 Project for this week include:

Traffic Management

• No parking on 13th Street between Adams and Jefferson Streets between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Temporary no-parking signs will be posted.  

Your Way Construction will be resurfacing various roadways throughout the City of Hoboken. This work will include Vision Zero and resiliency improvements, including the installation of new bike lanes, high visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, green infrastructure upgrades, and roadway restoration.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday, April 27, 2026, through Friday, May 1, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. by Your Way Construction.

Construction Activities

• Concrete Work

Traffic Management

• On Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1, ADA concrete ramps will be installed at the intersection of Madison Street and Fourth Street.  
• Fourth Street will be closed from Madison Street to Monroe Street.  
• No Parking on Fourth on both sides of the road between Madison & Monroe Streets, as well as 250' from the intersection on all directions.  
• Temporary No-Parking signs will be posted at the intersections to allow a lane of traffic to flow.
• Sidewalks will be open at these locations during construction activities.  
• Hoboken Police will be onsite to assist with road closures and pedestrian detours

The 15th Street Roadway Improvement Project will reconstruct 15th Street from Madison Street to Adams Street and Willow Avenue to Park Avenue and will include critical Vision Zero and resiliency upgrades to transform the road to a more protected, accessible, and resilient pathway for all users. The Improvement Project will also construct a segment of the Green Circuit.

This is part of an overall larger project which will raise portions of the northern end of Hoboken to reduce nuisance flooding. Work includes new curbs, sidewalks, a raised bike lane, decorative lighting, street trees, and associated striping. The milling, overlay, and re-striping of 15th Street between Willow and Park is also included in this project.  

Phase One, which included the reconstruction of 15th Street between Willow Avenue and Park Avenue, is complete. Phase Two, which includes resurfacing between Willow Avenue and Park Avenue, is expected to begin this spring.

Read more about this project here: https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/15th-street-roadway-improvement-project-announce‍

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. Once completed, the project will help mitigate rainfall flooding and upgrade critical underground infrastructure on Madison Street between Ninth and 11th Streets. This project will require road closures in the area. Area residents will be kept apprised of the work and impacts on their quality of life.

This project has been completed. Permanent paving will commence in the spring.

Hoboken Connect

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.  

Construction on the first phase of Hoboken Connect, a 28-story residential building at 111 Observer Hwy, between Washington and Bloomfield Streets began in 2024. 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. See below for construction activities and traffic management in place for 111 Observer Highway.

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/  

Be advised, the new permanent bus station is now open and in use.

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The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place the week of April 20, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.:

Bus Terminal

• VMS installation at bus shelters

Ferry Terminal Level 1

• Layout, form, reinforce, and pour grade beams
• Saw cut slab, install site sanitary and rain leaders

Warrington Plaza

• Underground electrical service
• Form and pour transformer pads
• Site clearing and grading

2^nd Floor Ferry Terminal Building

• Dismantle north wall CMU window openings
• Wire lath install and scratch coat application
• Removal of doors, grills, transom windows for restoration
• Terrazzo mockup
• Electrical rough in at existing partitions
• Metal stud framing infill

West Façade Work

• Sheathing
• Concrete parging
• AVB application
• Dormer restoration
• Steel column corrosion paint

Main Terminal Roof Replacement

• Roof detailing and flashing
• Layout and install RTU and generator steel support
• Roof blocking for RTU curbs

Hudson Place

• Sidewalk and paver base scheduled through Saturday 4/18
• Concrete pours for sidewalk base & exposed aggregate
• Paver base and pavers
• PSEG light Pole installation

Traffic Management

• Construction flaggers will be preset for truck traffic in and out of the site at Warrington Plaza and Hudson Place.
• Hoboken Police Officers will be on site during heavy trucking days and major concrete pours.

111 Observer Highway: Residential Building Development

Consigli Construction Company is constructing a new 28-story residential building at 111 Observer Highway on the south side of Observer between Washington St. and Bloomfield St.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday, April 20, 2026, through Friday, April 24, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.:  

Construction Activities:

• Superstructure work continues within the site with deliveries & concrete pours.
• Exterior framing and sheathing continue.
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work continues.
• Note that the site will be open Saturday, April 25, 2026, for superstructure work.

Traffic Management:

• Construction flaggers will be present for intermittent truck traffic in and out of the site at the construction gates on Observer.
• Hoboken Police will be on site Monday through Friday, during working hours, to assist with truck deliveries.