Construction Updates

Check back here for weekly updates to ongoing construction and quality of life projects in the City of Hoboken.

Be advised, schedules are subject to change depending on weather, construction logistics, or other circumstances.

For daily road closures, follow the Hoboken Office of Emergency Management on X: @HobokenOEM.

Rebuild by Design Hudson River Project

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.

On Jan. 8, 2026, the NJDEP held meeting to update the community on the Rebuild By Design project. You can find more, including a link to watch a recording of the meeting, 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 March 30, 2026, include:

  • Drill/Grout Micropiles: Drill small-diameter shafts and fill with grout to install deep foundation elements that support structural loads.
  • Install Sheeting: Install temporary support to keep the excavation stable and prevent soil collapse.
  • Jet Grout: Inject cement grout to improve soil stability

Saturday Working Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Observer Highway – South side between Willow Ave and Washington Street

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 Observer Highway site, the week of March 30, 2026, include:

  • Test pitting

Be advised, there will be a detour on Observer Highway anticipated to start mid-week, lasting approximately two weeks. The detour hours will be implemented between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., daily and will divert eastbound private vehicles off Observer Highway to northbound  Washington Street. NJ Transit buses wil be permitted to continue eastbound on Observer Highway, however no private vehicles will be permitted to travel eastbound on Observer Highway to Hudson Street during work hours. The City of Hoboken will announce via Nixle and social media - when this work will begin.

Washington Street between Newark and Observer in front of the CVS

Construction activities at the Washington Street site, the week of March 30, 2026, include:

  • Install Sheeting: Install temporary support to keep the excavation stable and prevent soil collapse

RESIST – NORTH:

Washington Street at 14th Street

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 following work activities are anticipated for the week of March 30, during the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.:

North of 14th Street:

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

Southwest corner at 14th Street:

  • Excavate: Removing soil to reach required depths and prepare the area for upcoming construction activities.
  • Formwork, Reinforce, Pour Footings and Floodwalls: Install formwork, reinforce, and pour concrete foundation and floodwalls.

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/

BE ADVISED: As part of this project, The NJDEP will conduct test pitting operations starting on Monday, March 30, on 14th Street between Washington Street and Bloomfield Street. The test pitting and related closures will take place on weekdays for approximately two weeks.  During this work, the following traffic impacts are anticipated: 

  • 14th Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Washington and Bloomfield Streets from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The roadway will reopen by 6 p.m. each day.
  • NJ Transit will detour NYC-bound buses along Washington Street to 15th Street where they will continue to Willow Avenue and resume the regular route north.
  • Hoboken Terminal-bound buses will stay on Willow Ave until 11th Street, then head to Washington Street, resuming the normal route south.
  • Rerouted buses heading to Hoboken Terminal will use existing stops on Willow Avenue between 11th Street south of 15th Street.  
  • NJ Transit will temporarily relocate the NYC-bound bus stop on the south side of 15th Street to the north side of the Washington Street intersection.
  • NJ Transit has stated that they will post temporary signage to direct customers accordingly.    
  • Drivers and pedestrians are advised to follow all posted signage and allow for additional travel time. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Officers will be on site to assist with detours.

Bloomfield Street (North of 14th Street):

The NJDEP has announced the full road closure of Bloomfield Street between 14th and 15th Streets has been extended and is now tentatively anticipated to reopen by the end of May 2026. This extension is necessary for the contractor to complete the scheduled work as well as relocate an existing watermain, which is newly proposed and necessary work identified through coordination with Hoboken. Weather delays and addressing utility issues also led to the need to extend this closure. Read more here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/12237503/

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.  

Construction activities this week include:

  • Forms & Concrete footings, stem for the floodwalls - and install Rails for Floodgates
  • Set up formwork and pour concrete for structural elements, of the floodwalls and install rails for the flood gates.

Harborside Park

Work continues in the area of Harborside Park in Hoboken. Read more here:  https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/city-of-hoboken-and-njdep-break-ground-on-harborside-park-as-part-of-rebuild-by-design-project‍  

Anticipated work activities the week of March 30, 2026, include:

  • Install shade canopy.
  • Amphitheater: Construction of concrete steps.
  • Install light poles, junction boxes, and conduits in the park.
  • Backfill: Place and compact fill material to restore and bring elevation up to finished grade.
  • Drainage: Install drainage systems to manage stormwater and prevent water buildup within the work area.

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.

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Waterfront Reconstruction Project

Please note: 

While not a part of the Waterfront Reconstruction Project, Stevens Institute of Technology will begin repairs next week to the Castle Point bluff along Sinatra Drive to address falling rocks between Eighth and Ninth Streets. During the week of Monday, March 30, all work activities on the bluff, will be conducted within designated, controlled, and fully fenced areas.

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 sidewalk on Sinatra Drive will be closed to pedestrians 24/7 in the construction area.

As of March 2026, the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and a new multi use path are 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

The following traffic management activities are in effect until further notice:

  • Northbound traffic only between Fifth Street and Sinatra Drive North.
  • Southbound traffic must use Hudson Street.
  • Sinatra Drive will be closed in both directions from midnight to 6 a.m. on weekdays.
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NHSA H6/H7 CSO Long Term Control Plan Project, Phase 3

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 the week of March 30, 2026, 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 (8 am to 6 pm) 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 13th Street between Clinton Street and Willow Avenue.

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

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NHSA H6/H7 Phase II: Adams Street Force Main

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 NHSA H6/H7 Phase 2 Project for the week of March 30, 2026:

Construction Activities:

  • Control Panel configuration

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.  
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Complete Streets Hoboken

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 Thursday April 2 through Saturday, April 4, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. by Your Way Construction:

Construction Activities:

  • Intersection of Seventh and Monroe Street: Drainage Work

Traffic Impacts/Management:

  • During work hours, the intersection of Monroe and Seventh Street will be closed and detours will be in place.
  • Temporary No-Parking signs will be posted at the intersection.
  • Sidewalks will be open at these locations during construction activities.
  • Hoboken Police will be onsite to assist with road closures and pedestrian detours.
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Hoboken Pressure Mitigation Project

On Monday, January 12, 2026, J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Inc. (Creamer) will begin work near the intersection of Henderson Street and Observer Highway to upgrade outdated water infrastructure to mitigate water main breaks caused by pressure fluctuations. Work will include the installation of pressure control valves, flow meters, isolation valves, and more, to better manage changes in water pressure.  

Work will take place Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Traffic impacts are not anticipated during this project, as work will occur within the NJ DEP’s current Rebuild by Design work zone.  

Residents who will be impacted will be notified of planned water shutdowns by Veolia at least 48 hours in advance.  

Veolia’s representative Anthony Antonucci can be contacted via email at anthony.antonucci@veolia.com or by phone at 201-469-6363.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday, March 30, 2026, through Friday, April 4, 2026, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. by J. Fletcher Creamer.

Construction Activities

Henderson St: Install 24” and 16” water mains through new vault structure

Traffic Impacts

Work will take place within the current NJDEP RBD floodwall closure on Henderson Street/Marin Boulevard.  

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Mama Johnson Press Box Project

The City of Hoboken, in partnership with the Hoboken Housing Authority, has installed an elevated press box at Mama Johnson Field, near the corner of Fourth and Jackson Streets. The structure will support Hoboken recreation, by providing facilities for live game announcements.

Work continues the week of March 30, with little impact to traffic.

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15th Street Roadway Improvements

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

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PSE&G electrical work

PSE&G will continue to work on or near Observer Highway, between Henderson Street and Bloomfield Street, and on Willow Avenue, between Observer Highway and Newark Street to support new business development in the area. The work along Observer Highway will consist of installing overhead poles and wires and the work along Willow Avenue will consist of digging in the sidewalk for pole replacements.  

Be aware work will begin on Park Avenue at the corner of Observer Highway the week of April 6, to aid in maintaining the work zone safe from electrical overhead wires and equipment while construction continues at 256 Observer Highway.

Bike lanes will be detoured on Observer between Willow and Park Avenues.  

This is anticipated from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.  

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Madison Street Area Infrastructure Improvements

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.

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Hoboken Connect

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.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday March 30, 2026, through Friday, April 3, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.:

Construction Activities:

Hudson Place

  • Concrete pours throughout the week for sidewalk base & exposed aggregate continued – located in the project site
  • Belgian block installation at south elevation
  • Sidewalks at North storefronts, west entrance
  • Work scheduled for Saturday, 4/4 – Sidewalk concrete pours continue

Main Terminal Roof Replacement

  • Roof replacement continues along the Ferry Terminal Building
  • Coating at YMCA Roof continued
  • Roof detail flashing continued
  • Removal of copper paneling continued

Ferry Terminal Attic

  • Removal of concrete opening to create access
  • Scaffold installation

Ferry Terminal Level 1

  • Layout/Form/Reinforce/Place Bathroom Concrete Pressure Slab (South)
  • Completion of elevator concrete pressure slab
  • Water proofing
  • Underground Plumbing and electrical service
  • Formwork, reinforcement, and grade beam concrete placement
  • Slab cutting and installation of site sanitary lines and rain leaders

Site Work at Warrington Plaza

  • Site utility and drainage installation inside the site fence

West Façade Work

  • Surveying work continues
  • New stud installation begins
  • Spray fireproofing cleaning of existing steel
  • Steel and concrete repairs / reinforcement continued

Second Floor Ferry Terminal Building

  • Second floor restoration continues
  • Select demolition continues inside the building

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, March 30, 2026, through Saturday April 4, 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 may be open on Saturday March 28 and Saturday March April 4 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.

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