Regular construction updates and quality of life projects in the City of Hoboken.
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.
Preliminary field work will continue in the Resist – North and South Work Area the week of July 15, 2024, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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The Hudson River Project is a comprehensive urban storm water 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 is part of the PSE&G Gas System Modernization Program (GSMP) to replace aging cast iron and unprotected steel gas mains in order to support a safe, clean and reliable gas system. The mains and services will be replaced with stronger, more durable materials which are less likely to have leaks and release methane gas. The new elevated pressure systems also enable the installation of excess flow valves that dramatically reduce gas flow if a service line is damaged and provides better support for the use of high-efficiency appliances.
There are no work activities or traffic management scheduled for the week of Monday, July 15, 2024, to Friday, July 19, 2024.
NY Waterway Activities at the Former UDD Site
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 Drive), 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.
The following construction activities are anticipated to take place the week of July 15, 2024, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by NY Waterway's contractor, HBC Electric Company Inc.
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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 Dry Dock Site (901 Sinatra Drive) for equipment and materials storage.
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 July 15, 2024:
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On June 15, 2024, at approximately 4 p.m., a sinkhole was discovered along the Hudson River waterfront walkway, in Hoboken. While the sinkhole has been repaired, further inspections and repairs of a large portion of the walkway, are necessary.
Sinatra Drive is anticipated to remain open during the repair process, but crews will work with Hoboken PD in the event of necessary lane shifting, or detours.
While portions of the walkway will be closed during inspections and repairs, a lane has been created for pedestrians and bicyclists.
On Monday, July 15, 2024, Colliers Engineering & Design will be conduction additional investigation using GPR technology at the following locations:
Hoboken Police will be onsite to assist with traffic control for the duration of the investigation at the various locations.
The Hudson County Department of Roads and Public Property will be re-paving Park Avenue from Observer Highway in Hoboken to 16th Street in Weehawken, beginning Monday, July 15, 2024. The road work will be conducted between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for approximately four weeks.
The project, which includes milling, pothole repair, and paving by contractor Smith Sondy will require intermittent road closures and parking restrictions. No parking signs will be posted and Hoboken Police officers will be positioned in the area to assist with detours, traffic control, and pedestrian safety. Driveway and garage access may be limited to certain residential properties.
The schedule may change due to unforeseen weather or subsurface conditions.
The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated the week of Monday, July 15, 2024,between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by Smith-Sondy.
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The City of Hoboken will begin construction for the portico restoration and foundation waterproofing projects at Hoboken City Hall on Monday, July 8.
The second phase of the City Hall portico restoration project builds upon the stone patching, roofing tile, and framing replacements completed in 2020 by now 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 anticipated to last approximately two months.
The following work activities for these two projects at City Hall are anticipated to occur between Monday, July 15, 2024 and Friday, July 19, 2024.
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Veolia will be flushing fire hydrants in the Southwest part of Hoboken from July 15th to the 19th starting at 4 a.m.
Residents may encounter low water pressure and/or discoloration of water during flushing. In the event of discolored water, residents are advised to simply flush their pipes until the water becomes clear—ideally from the lowest level of the building, to avoid drawing discolored water further into the home or business.
Jersey City and Hoboken customers are advised to follow Veolia social media updates at facebook.com/VeoliaWaterNJ or on Twitter (x.com) @VeoliaWaterNJ.
