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.  

Please see below for more information on the upcoming closure of Jersey Avenue in Jersey City.

Work will continue in the Resist – North Work Area and the Resist South Work Area the week of March 24, 2025, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

RESIST – SOUTH:  

Jersey Ave. closure mitigation measures on Newark St/Grove St/18^th St

• ‍Roadway striping will occur overnight from 3/26 to 3/27 and from 3/27 to 3/28.
• Lanes may be impacted but vehicle travel will be redirected around the work.

NJT (Hoboken)

• Forms and Concrete Footing Pour
• Backfill South Side of Wall

18th St (Jersey City)

• Drill Micropiles

HBLR South (Jersey City)  

• Install Sheet piles

RESIST – NORTH:

Alleyway from Bloomfield Street to Washington Street (Hoboken)

• PSEG Transformer Relocation
• Excavation
• Forms and Concrete Pour

Garden Street Alleyway to 15^th Street (Hoboken)

• Forms and Concrete Pour

Harborside Park (Hoboken)

• Drainage Installation
• Retaining Walls Forms and Concrete
• Forms and Concrete Pilecaps and Grade Beams
• HBLR North of 19th Street (Weehawken)
• Forms and Concrete Pour
• Backfill Footing

Private Property (Weehawken)

• Mud Slab, Forms and Concrete Pour

JERSEY AVENUE CLOSURE

Beginning on or about March 31, 2025, the DEP will close Jersey Avenue at 18th Street in Jersey City, at the border Hoboken. This will impact traffic in and out of Southwest Hoboken. City of Hoboken administration, planners, and engineers, along with the Hoboken Police Department and Office of Emergency Management have been working 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 upcoming Jersey Avenue closure can be found on the NJDEP Rebuild by Design website at: rbdh-faqs-jersey-ave-closure.pdf

The DEP recently 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  

‍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 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 10^th and 11^th 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/.

See here for recent updates to the project traffic plan: https://local.nixle.com/alert/11347903/.

The following work and traffic management activities are anticipated for the week of March 24, 2025:  

Work Activities:

Madison St between 10^th and 11^th Street

• Maintain Sewer Bypass.
• Excavate and Install Pile Caps for proposed manhole.
• Install manhole.
• Install new water main and sewer pipe.
• Reconnect lateral pipes.  
• Complete tie in of new 42” sewer to the existing at 11^th St.  
• PSE&G and Grade relocating the 6” gas main on Monday, March 24th.

Traffic Impacts:  

• Madison Street remains closed between 10th and 11^th Street
• No-Parking on Madison Street between 10th and 11th Street.

Traffic Management:

• Hoboken Police will be on-site to assist with traffic management during construction.
• Signs are posted in advance of the closure to allow for detours in advance of the closure.  

*Residents are reminded that limited parking is available from 6pm to 8am at a discounted rate of $6/night in Garages “B”, “D”, or Midtown. If your car is parked after 8pm but remains in the garage beyond 8am the following morning, standard hourly rates apply. If you already have an active Resident parking permit, there is no need to purchase this type of parking in advance.*

‍Citi Bike Docking Station Temporarily Relocated

As part of the traffic management plan for the Madison Street Infrastructure Improvement project, Citi Bike will temporarily relocate the docking station at Madison St & 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).  

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 Southwest corner of the park during the week of March 24, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.:  

Work Activities  ‍

• Park Sewer Connection on Willow Avenue at 4^th Street  
• Exploratory pneumatic excavation around existing trees under guidance of Licensed Tree Expert
• Continue removing existing fencing and bluestone curbs. Stockpile salvaged material. ‍

Traffic Management Activities   ‍

• Temporary Work Zone Restrictions on Willow Avenue between 4^th Street and 5^th Street (btw. 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM) – Truck and Emergency Vehicle Access to be maintained under the direction of HPD and OEM. (if needed on 3/24)

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.

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.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. the week of March 24, 2025:

Construction Activities

• Working on louvers and pipe rails for the pumps at the NWRP Pump Station on 13^th Street between Adams and Jefferson Streets
• Installation of bollards, concrete curb, and sidewalk work under viaduct at the intersection of 14^th and Adams Street
• Watermain wet tap at the intersection of 15^th and Adams Street
• Watermain installation on 15^th Street
• Installation of curbs and curb walls on 15^th and Adams Streets

Traffic Impacts/Management:  

• Clinton Street will be one-way thru traffic from Willow Avenue to Adams Street
• Adams Street between 13^th and 15^th Streets will be closed to thru traffic for curb and sidewalk work, but open to thru traffic at night.
• 15^th Street will have one-way traffic going westbound towards Madison Street
• HPD officers will be present at all intersections.  
• 24/7 no parking signs will be in place on both sides of Adams Street between 13^th and 15^th Streets.
• There may be partial impacts to the sidewalks at 13^th Street between Adams and Jefferson Streets within the pump station work area.

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 the week of March 24, 2025:

Construction Activities:

Madison Street and 15th Street

• ‍‍Installation of piles, pile caps, concrete cradles, and the depressed sewer inlet/outlet structures and associated piping at the intersection of Madison Street and 15th Street
• Installation of 24” Sewer pipe at the intersection of Madison Street and 15th St
• Installation of manholes and inlets at the intersection of Madison Street and 15th St
• Relocation of water main on 15^th Street between Jefferson and Madison

‍Traffic Impacts/Management:  

15th Street and Madison Street

• Intersection to be closed to traffic during work hours.
• HPD Officers will be present on site to assist in traffic redirection.
• No parking signs will be placed on both sides of Madison Street between 14th Street and 15th Street.

13^th Street between Jefferson and Madison (North side)

• No parking on 13^th Street (North side) at the intersections

Truck Route Diversion

• All truck route diversion signs to be in place for the re-directed temporary truck route (Willow Street South bound, to 13th Street west bound, to Madison south bound)

City contractor William J. Guarini, Inc. will be making repairs to the water spray area of ResilienCity Park. The scope of work includes demolition and abandonment of existing fountain infrastructure, a new water connection, installation of new fountain equipment, and the repair and replacement of adjacent pavement and stairs. This work is anticipated to be complete, and the spray pad reopened, by Memorial Day.

The following work and traffic management activities are anticipated for the week of March 24, 2025:  

Work Activities

• Continued demolition and forming for paver slab.
• Water Service and piping from 13^th Street (between Adams Street and Jefferson Street) to the park.

Traffic Management Activities

• 13^th Street between Adams Street and Jefferson Street (limited closure for water service to be coordinated with HPD/HPU)

As part of PSE&G’s proactive vegetation management program, PSE&G will be trimming trees that are close to power lines on utility poles alongside Hoboken streets. PSE&G vegetation management works on a four-year maintenance cycle, during which trees are pruned or removed to maintain an adequate distance from power lines and to allow for regrowth until the next cycle. To ensure the maximum health and beauty of New Jersey's trees, PSE&G has certified arborists and licensed tree experts on staff overseeing all tree trimming work. Residents can learn more about PSE&G’s vegetation management program here.  

Tree pruning will occur at the following locations during the week of March 24, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Monday, March 24, 2025

• Third Street between Washington Street and Bloomfield Street
• Monroe Street between Third and First Streets.
• Madison Street between First and Third Streets.  

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

• Adams Street between First and Sixth Streets.
• Fourth Street between Grand and Adams Street.
• Second Street between Grand Street and Willow Avenue.
• Jefferson Street between Observer Hwy and Second Street

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

• Jefferson street between Second Street and Observer Highway
• Sixth Street between Jefferson Street and Harrison Street
• Bloomfield Street between 2nd and third

Thursday, March 27, 2025

• Newark Street between Willow Street and Clinton Street
• 600 block of Monroe Street
• 200 block of 12th Street
• 1100 block of Adams Street
• 200 block of Park Avenue

Traffic and Pedestrian Impacts:

• Streets will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic while work occurs.
• Hoboken Police Officers will be on-site managing traffic.
• Temporary No Parking Signs will be posted in advance of any impacted parking spaces.  

The City of Hoboken plans to rehabilitate and stabilize Sinatra Drive following a months-long investigation which determined there was significant erosion of the decades-old concrete seawall beneath portions of the waterfront walkway and road. The “Sinatra Drive Seawall Rehabilitation Project” project will lay the foundation for the Sinatra Drive Redesign Project, which will include Vision Zero upgrades and install a two-way protected bikeway from Fourth Street to Sinatra Drive North, create safer pedestrian crossings, plant 164 trees, upgrade lighting, and add on-street parking.

A temporary traffic pattern has been implemented on Sinatra Drive, to allow traffic to move in both directions. (See map below) 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. Parking has been temporarily removed along sections of the west side of Sinatra Drive south of Sinatra Drive North.

The City anticipates conducting repairs to stabilize and replace the seawall and walkway along the eastern portion of Sinatra Drive from the gazebo at approximately Seventh Street to the existing skate park at approximately Ninth Street near the most significant erosion, as well as the waterfront along the former Monarch site at 15th Street and Shipyard Lane, the southern portion of Sinatra Park near the boat launch and ramp, as well as a portion of the waterfront walkway near the southernmost entrance to Pier C Park. Additionally, the City will resurface Sinatra Drive between First Street and Fourth Street.  

Construction is anticipated to begin in the Spring of this year.  

Read more about this project here: https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/city-of-hoboken-announces-critical-sinatra-drive-seawall-rehabilitation-project  

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 March 24, 2025:  

Work Activities  

• Utility Structure plumbing/electrical underground rough-in
• Fence and Curb wall Post Footings

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'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.
• 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. 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 for this week:  

‍Work Activities  

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

Traffic and Pedestrian Impacts:  

• 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 may 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 three days in advance.

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.  

The Consigli Construction Company is currently constructing 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. Read more here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/11347903/?sub_id=0

This project will also require the temporary removal of bicycle parking on Hudson Place between Hudson Street and River Street starting March 27, 2025. New temporary bike parking/racks will be added along Hudson Street. Read more on the temporary changes here: http://local.nixle.com/alert/11466871/  

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday March 24, 2025, through Friday, March 28, 2025, between the hours of 7 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 on Observer. Construction flaggers will be used to back trucks into the site.
• Sitework contractor will be trucking excess soil.
• Sitework contractor will be continuing test pits for future sanitary and water connections to locate potential obstructions and existing utilities. A portion of this work will be outside of the construction fence.  
• Sitework contractor will install new hydrant after test pits are complete.  
• Micropile/Caisson drilling will continue within the boundaries of the construction fence.

Traffic Management

• Construction flaggers will be present for intermittent truck traffic in and out of the site at the construction gates on Observer.
• OEP request will be submitted for test pits and new hydrant installation once NJ One Call is confirmed.
• Temporary sidewalk and bike lanes closures are in effect.  
• Bicycle parking will be temporarily removed beginning March 27. Please see more above.  

Veolia NJ identified a potential water main leak near the intersection of 15th Street and Willow Avenue. Crews with contractor Fletcher Creamer will be on the site to make repairs during the week of March 24, 2025.  

No roads are anticipated to be closed, but lane shifts are possible. Water impacts are not expected during this repair. Veolia will inform customers if this changes.  

The following work activities and traffic management are anticipated:

‍Monday, March 24 through Friday March 28:

Overnight work activities:

• Excavate
• Install line stops
• Replace valves

‍Traffic Impacts/Management: No roads are anticipated to be close, however there may be a lane shift on Willow Avenue at the intersection with 15th Street.