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.

Preliminary field work will continue in the Resist – North and South Work Area the week of April 15th, 2024 between the hours of 8:00AM and 6:00PM.

Work Activities

• Equipment deliveries and Equipment Laydown (Harborside Park, Hoboken/Weehawken)
• Excavation (Harborside Park – Hoboken/Weehawken)
• Install Sheeting (Harborside Park – Hoboken/Weehawken)
• Pile Driving (Harborside Park – Hoboken/Weehawken)
• Install Rebar Footing (Weehawken)
• Pour, Strip, and Finish Footing (Weehawken)
• Following Harborside Park’s seeding work, the affected area will be temporarily closed off to the public for approx. 1 month while seeds take root. We estimate this area reopening by the end of April 2024.
• Mobilization and Equipment Layout (Union Dry Dock/Hoboken)

Traffic Management

• Hoboken Police will be on site for traffic control and will be making adjustments to existing traffic patterns as needed.
• The community will be advised of any temporary parking changes via No-Parking signs at least 3 days in advance.
• The pile driving operations will involve loud noise-generating construction activities.  The contractor will comply with the Project’s noise monitoring and vibration monitoring requirements and implement any mitigation measures as necessary.

The Rebuild By Design - 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.  

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated this week starting on Monday, April 15, 2024, to Wednesday, April 19, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM by its contractor J. Fletcher Creamer.

Work Activities  

• Test pitting operations along Observer Highway between Madison Street and Henderson Street / Marin Blvd. (Monday)
• Remove pipe cap in Madison/Observer Highway (Tuesday through Wednesday)
• Installation of gas main (Wednesday through Friday)

Traffic Management  

• Observer Highway between Madison Street and Henderson Street will have one lane open for alternating traffic flow east and west.
• Henderson Street / Marin Boulevard will be open during construction operations between Observer Highway in Hoboken and 18th Street in Jersey City.
• Hoboken Police Officers will be on site to direct traffic at the Marin and Grove Street intersections.

In efforts to improve water flow redundancy, Jersey City MUA will begin replacing water mains along Marin Boulevard between 18^th 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.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday, April 15, 2024, through Friday, April 19, 2024, between the hours of 9:00AM and 5:00PM as part of JCMUA’s water main interconnection project by its contractor J. Fletcher Creamer.

Work Activities  

• No anticipated construction activities for this week. Work will tentatively resume on May 16, 2024.

Traffic Management  

• No traffic management activities scheduled for this week.

Work continues on the installation of 2 DC fast charging stations on the north side of Newark Street between Grand Street and Adams Street. This project is partially funded by a grant from the NJ Board of Public Utilities and will help achieve the City’s goal of providing a publicly accessible EV charging station within a five-minute walk of all residents. Work will occur Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM through April 31, weather permitting.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated this week from Monday, April 15, 2024, to Friday, April 19, 2024, between 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM by Bryan Electric, Co.

Work Activities

• Pour concrete for EV Station(s), bollard(s), and sign(s) footings
• Form/Prepare concrete sidewalk
• Pour concrete for sidewalk

Traffic Management

• Pedestrian detours will be expected in these areas during construction.
• Sidewalk closure on the north side of Newark Street between the driveway entrance to plaza and Grand Street.
• Hoboken Police will manage the traffic flow at the intersections during construction activities.
• No parking will be permitted on Newark Street between Grand Street and Adams Street for the duration of the project. Two Zip Car spaces on Newark Street have been relocated to the east side of Adams Street adjacent to the hydrant zone – temporary signage has been posted at the relocated spaces.

In accordance with the https://maritime-park-cityofhoboken.hub.arcgis.com/pages/temporary-new-york-waterway-operations 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 from Friday, April 12, 2024 through May and June, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM by NY Waterway's contractor HBC Electric Company Inc. No traffic management is scheduled for the week of April 15, 2024.

Work Activities:

• Installation of pier electrical components and required site lighting. No in-water work will occur as part of this phase of the project.

Underground Utilities Corp. Will be 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.

There are no Anticipated Construction Activities and Traffic Management for the NHSA H6/H7 Phase 2 project for the period Monday, April 15, 2024, through Friday April 19, 2024.

Work is currently anticipated to resume on, or about, April 22, 2024.

During ongoing demolition of the Hoboken Yard Lift Building included in the redevelopment of Hoboken Yard, the sidewalk on the east side of Hudson Street between Observer Highway and Hudson Place may be detoured at times. Pedestrians should follow posted detour signage or traffic control officers’ directions.  

Beginning on Monday, April 8, the shuttle pick up and drop off zone used on weekday mornings on the east side of Hudson Street between Observer Highway and Hudson Place will be relocated to the west side of Hudson Street, where pick up and drop off occurs on weekday afternoons. No parking will be permitted from 6 AM to 8 PM on weekdays.

The Hoboken Water Utility will be replacing the water mains on several streets located throughout the City.  This work generally consists of the replacement of approximately 4,295 linear feet of water main with new ductile iron pipe, the replacement of fire hydrants, valves, and water services.  The locations of water main upgrades are as follows:

• Grand Street (Third Street to Eighth Street)
• Madison Street (Fourth Street to Sixth Street)
• Jefferson Street (Observer Highway to First Street)
• Adams Street (Eighth Street to Ninth Street)
• Eighth Street (Jefferson Street to Adams Street)
• Seventh Street (Adams Street to Grand Street)

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated this week starting on Monday, April 15, 2024, to Friday, April 19, 2024, between the hours of 9:00AM and 6:00PM by J. Fletcher Creamer.  

Work Activities

• Water service installation on Madison Street from 5^th Street to 6^th Street on Monday through Friday
• Water tie-in at Madison and 6^th Street from 8:00AM to 12 Midnight
• Shutdown scheduled from 6:00PM to 11:30PM on Friday, April 19, 2024, within the vicinity of Madison and 6^th Street
• Residents affected by the shutdown will be notified in advance by Veolia

Traffic Management

• Traffic detours will be expected in these areas during construction.  
• Hoboken Police will manage the traffic flow at the intersections during construction activities.
• No parking will be permitted in locations on Madison Street from 4^th Street to 6^th Street (4/15 to 4/19) during working hours.

The scope of work includes re-carpeting the existing field, miscellaneous drainage improvements, and new sports equipment (backstop, scoreboard, etc.) The construction will also include structural wall repairs and site electrical upgrades.  

There is no construction work or traffic management scheduled for the week of April 1, 2024.

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The Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA) is conducting maintenance along its Aqueduct that supplies drinking water to the City.

Veolia will be doing a water shutdown on Monday, April 1, 2024 on  Street from Adams Street to Grand Street and on Adams Street from Street to Newark Street from 9am-4pmto replace a leaking fire hydrant.

The Veolia Utilities Division will be working on the Weehawken Interconnection on Thursday, April 4, 2024 for approximately 16 hours starting at 8AM.  Residents may experience pressure fluctuations during the duration of this work.

To see if Veolia is working in your area and if your service may be affected, please check  https://mywater.veolia.us/water-in-my-area/water-alerts-map/New%2520Jersey.

The aqueduct feeds into the Veolia-managed water system serving the residents of Jersey City and Hoboken. Veolia will be taking significant steps to mitigate the impacts of these necessary infrastructure upgrades. These impacts include the possibility of minor water discoloration due to stirring up of any sediment within the system.

Veolia will be working in conjunction with JCMUA to carefully monitor the water system throughout these repairs, flushing water mains when necessary, in an effort to minimize discoloration and stabilize water pressure. Should customers encounter discolored water in their home or business, simply flush cold water taps until the water runs clear and resume normal use.  

Jersey City and Hoboken customers are advised to follow Veolia social media updates at facebook.com/VeoliaWaterNJ or on Twitter (x.com) @VeoliaWaterNJ.

This project is part of the Frank Sinatra Drive Complete Streets Redesign Project Phase 1 of 2. The project limits begin at the intersection of Fifth Street and River Street and extend to the intersection of Fifth Street and Sinatra Drive. This project includes ADA improvements and pavement rehabilitation. The project will improve pedestrian safety by installing five painted curb extensions near Stevens Park, four high visibility crosswalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps, and new pavement markings to slow vehicular traffic.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated this week starting on Monday, April 15^th, 2024, to Friday, April 19^th, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM by Tomco Construction, Inc.  

Work Activities  

• Construction activities include the installation of Endurablend (Tuesday)
• Installation of Bollards (Wednesday)

Traffic Management  

• 5^th Street from River Street to Sinatra Drive will be closed from 8:00AM to 4:PM until construction is completed.  Detours will be expected in this area two-way traffic on 6^th Street between River Street and Hudson Street.

Due to a film shoot, the Citi Bike docking station on 8^th Street between Washington Street and Hudson Street will be temporarily removed from Thursday, April 11, to Monday, April, 15.

Contact Citi Bike directly at 1-855-BIKE-311 to report any issues with Citi Bike in Hoboken.

The City of Hoboken provides weekly construction schedules for City projects online. Check out updates on water main replacement projects, park construction, and more at www.hobokennj.gov/construction.