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.

Work will continue in the Resist – North and South Work Area the week of December 9, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6 p.m.  

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.

RESIST - NORTH

Work Activities

• Installation of micro pile casing installation (Garden Street/Alley from 14^th to 15^th – Hoboken)
• Installation of load tranfser platform (Harborside Park)
• Office trailer storage and short-term vehicles parking (1501 Shipyard Lane and 901 Sinatra Drive – Hoboken)
• Piles installation, micro pile casing installation (Private property, HBLR South and North of 19th Street – Weehawken)

RESIST - SOUTH

Work Activities

• Installation of forms and concrete (Washington Street from Observer Highway to Newark Street in Hoboken)
• Installation of forms and concrete, drainage and restoration (Marin Blvd. in Jersey City)
• Office trailer storage and short-term vehicles parking (201 Marshall Street – Hoboken)

Traffic Management:

• 15th Street will be closed from Park Avenue to Bloomfield Street 24/7. See below for further information.
• Adjustments to the existing traffic pattern may be required and will be coordinated with Hoboken PD.
• The community will be advised of any temporary parking changes via No-Parking signs at least 3 days in advance.
• Please note that you may also see crew members performing survey work in select locations.
• Private garage access will be limited. Impacted residents will be advised of changes by garage management.

15^th Street Road Closure:  

During the project 15^th Street will remain closed from Park Avenue to Bloomfield Street to through-traffic. Local traffic will be maintained to the two parking garages located at 1450 Park Ave (Park + Garden) and 1450 Bloomfield St (LAZ Parking) as well as the surface parking lot at 1500 Garden Street. Full details on the closure, detour, parking, and loading changes are available here in the City’s announcement.

The variable message sign notice board currently located on 15th Street will be updated to inform the public.

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

_{This project has been completed as of 11/22/24.}

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

A North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) project to repair and upgrade the combined sewer infrastructure at the intersection of Henderson Street and Observer Highway that serves Hoboken, will require partial road closures, detours, and parking restrictions beginning Monday, Dec. 9. The project is expected to last approximately six weeks.

The following temporary traffic pattern and traffic management is in effect until further notice: 

• Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Newark Street/Observer Highway will be closed in both directions between Madison and Henderson Streets.
• Between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., eastbound Newark Street/Observer Highway will be closed between Grove and Henderson Streets. Westbound lanes will remain open to vehicular traffic during the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
• Vehicles traveling on northbound Henderson Street from Jersey City into Hoboken will not be permitted to make a left-hand turn onto Newark Street. All traffic will be directed to make a right turn onto eastbound Observer Highway. This change will be in effect 24/7.
• Temporary no-parking signs will be posted in advance of any restrictions.
• Hoboken and Jersey City Police Officers will be on site between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily, to assist with detours, traffic control, and pedestrian safety.  
• Detour and variable messaging signs will be in place ahead of the closures.  

During the week of Dec. 9 through Dec. 13, the following work activities are anticipated:  

Work Activities:  

• Installation of traffic control
• Test pits
• Underground demolition activities

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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 will require parking restrictions, partial road closures, and an eventual 24-hour closure of Madison Street. Area residents will be kept apprised of the work and impacts on their quality of life.  

The following work and traffic management activities are anticipated for Monday, December 9 through Friday, December 13 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.:

Work Activities:

• Sidewalk reconstruction, drainage inlet installation, curb installation, and brick paver installation on 11th Street from Monroe Street to Madison Street.
• Temporary fencing will be installed on the Madison Street roadway from the curb closest to the ShopRite parking lot into the active drive lane from 10th St to 11th St to initiate a partial road closure. The work will include mobilizing materials to the work area, saw cutting asphalt pavement, tree removal and mobilizing a construction office trailer.

‍Traffic Management:

• Partial road closure of Madison Street between 10th and 11th Street.
• No-Parking will be allowed on 11th Street from Madison Street to Monroe Street until Friday, 12/13.
• No-Parking for about a 4.5 month duration will begin on Monday 12/09 on Madison Street between 10th and 11th Streets.
• One-lane of traffic will remain open at all times.
• One-lane of traffic will remain open on Madison St to allow for traffic flow.  
• The sidewalk will be closed on the south side of 11th Street between Monroe Street and Madison Street until completion.  
• Pedestrian walkways will be maintained throughout the closure.
• HPD will be on-site to assist with traffic management during construction at all times.

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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 15^th Street.

The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday, December 9, 2024, through Friday, December 13, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. by Underground Utilities Corp.

Construction Activities:

• Concrete and Internal Piping Work at the NWRP Pump Station on 13th Street between Adams and Jefferson Street.
• Installation of Force-main and Gravity Sewer on Adams Street between 13th and 14th Street.
• Installation of Concrete Piers and Pile caps on Adams Street between 13th and 14th Street.

Traffic Management:

• HPD Officers will be present on site to assist in traffic redirection at all construction locations.
• No parking signs will be placed on both sides of Adams Street Between 13^th and 14^th Street.
• There may be partial impacts to the sidewalks on 13th Street between Adams and Jefferson Streets within the pump station work area.
• Adams Street between 13 Street and 14 Street will be closed to thru traffic during the day.  

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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 for the week of December 9, 2024:

Work Activities:

• ‍‍Installation of piles, pile caps, and concrete cradles along Madison Street from 13^th Street to 14^th
• Street Installation of 30” Sewer pipe along Madison Street from 13^th Street to 14^th Street
• Installation of manholes and inlets along Madison Street from 13^th Street to 14^th Street

Traffic Management:

• There will be no full road closures during work hours but there may be a lane-shift.
• HPD Officers will be present on site to assist in traffic redirection along Madison Street between 13^th Street and 15^th Street.  
• No parking signs will be placed on both sides of Madison Street between 13^th Street and 15^th Street.

A temporary traffic pattern has been implemented on Sinatra Drive as part of the ongoing engineering investigation following the June sinkhole discovered near Sybil’s Cave. This will allow traffic to move in both directions during the next phase of this project.

While the temporary traffic pattern is in effect, parking will be removed along sections of the west side of Sinatra Drive south of Sinatra Drive North. 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.

The new traffic pattern will allow the City’s marine engineers to conduct geotechnical borings along the eastern portion of Sinatra Drive that will inform the engineering design for the permanent rehabilitation of certain waterfront structures. The geotechnical investigation is expected to last until mid-November, followed by engineering design and permitting, which are anticipated to be complete this year. Construction for the permanent rehabilitation of certain waterfront structures is anticipated early next year, followed by construction of the Sinatra Drive Rehabilitation Project.
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‍These temporary traffic changes were made in consultation with key stakeholders, including Hudson County, NJ Transit, Stevens Institute of Technology, the Hoboken City Council, and the City’s departments and divisions of Public Safety, Engineering, Transportation & Parking, and Parks, Recreation, & Public Works. The City is also working with private property owners with public easements along the northern areas of the waterfront to ensure they complete the necessary inspections and rehabilitation work on certain waterfront structures. Barricades will be removed from these affected areas when certified by their marine engineers.

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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.    

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.

‍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.
• A NY Waterway ferry vessel may be berthed at the southern pier of the former Union Dry Dock site. No maintenance work will be performed.

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 to occur during the week of December 9, 2024.  

Work Activities  

• Masonry, mortar, and stone repair mock-ups.
• Selective demolition.
• Installation of a winterization tarp to the exterior of the scaffolding

Traffic Management

• 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 will 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 3 days in advance.

Two level 2 electric vehicle charging stations are being installed on Fourth Street between Garden Street & Park Avenue.

Due to forecasted rain, the start date for this project has been pushed from Monday, Dec. 9 to Thursday, Dec. 12.

The following work activities and traffic management will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13.

Work Activities:

• Installation of 2 EV charging stations and associated equipment.  The installation will take approximately 30 business days to complete (weather permitting).
• The work will take place on the north side of 4^th Street, just west of the corner of Garden Street for the upcoming week.
• Police personnel will be present.
• Private and public mark outs are complete.
• PSE&G pole is in place and there is only overhead work to be done by PSEG

Traffic Management:    

• Hoboken Police will manage the traffic flow during construction activities.  
• During construction time frames, pedestrians will be guided to walk on the south side of 4 Street, leaving the north side reserved for the construction. Pedestrians will be detoured to the south side of 4 Street at crosswalks at Park Ave and Garden St intersections. Church Square Park access will be maintained at all times. After work is completed each day, the north-side sidewalk will be re-opened for pedestrian use.
• Parking restrictions will be in place. Signage will be posted.