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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.
The NJDEP has temporarily reopened 15th Street to vehicular traffic, due to the discovery of unforeseen subsurface conditions along 15th Street which will require additional utility coordination, design updates, and procurement of materials. The NJDEP anticipates returning to 15th Street to close the road and complete this phase of construction this winter.
On Monday, Sept. 15, NJDEP crews will begin critical utility and construction work to further construction of the Resist-North structure in uptown Hoboken. This phase of work requires a 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. Additionally, 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. Read more on this phase of the project and related traffic/pedestrian impacts here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/11862407/
The following anticipated field work will continue in the Resist – North Work Area and the Resist South Work Area between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. the week of September 15th, 2025:
RESIST – SOUTH:
Washington Street (Hoboken- between Observer HW and Newark St)
Newark St/Grove St/ 18th Street (Hoboken/Jersey City):
Marin Boulevard (Beneath overhead rail lines – Jersey City) - this will not be in the road/ impact traffic
18th Street (Jersey City – East of Marin Blvd)
Private Property (Jersey City):
Jersey Avenue (West of roadway - Jersey City):
RESIST – NORTH:
Washington Street (North of 14th Street) (Hoboken)
15th St (Hoboken)- this will not be in the road/ impact traffic
Bloomfield Street (Intersection of Bloomfield and 14th Street)
Harborside Park (Hoboken)
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.
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 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.
Construction and closures are anticipated to last through fall of 2025.
More on the Waterfront Reconstruction Project can be found here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/11502705/?sub_id=0
The following work and traffic management activities are anticipated for the upcoming week:
Work Activities:
Frank Sinatra Drive between 7th and 9th Streets
Traffic Management:
*Sinatra Drive will be fully closed to vehicular traffic on Sundays between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. for Sinatra Streets every weekend until further notice. MORE: https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/summer-streets
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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 new 0-5 playground is now open! Read more here: https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/csp-newplayground
The following work activities and impacts are anticipated the week of Sept. 15, 2026:
Work Activities:
Traffic/Pedestrian Impacts/Management:
The Hudson Place Area Water Main Improvement project involves the replacement of 850 feet of existing water mains. This is part of the City’s Water System Renewal Program, initiated in 2016, to modernize Hoboken’s drinking water infrastructure and reduce the need for emergency repairs. By the end of 2025, it is anticipated that 28,700 feet of aged water mains will have been replaced.
As part of the project, the City’s contractor will replace outdated 8-inch and 6-inch water mains with new, larger 12-inch water mains, install new service lines to the curb, and replace the hydrants along Hudson Place between River Street and Warrington Plaza, on Sinatra Drive between Newark Street and First Street, and replace water services on River Street between Hudson Place and Newark Street.
Read more about this project here: https://local.nixle.com/aPavlert/11595083/
Paving work is anticipated on Hudson Place overnight on Sept. 17.
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.
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.
Read the most recent update on this project here: https://agency.nixle.com/pub/11643907/
The following work and traffic management activities are anticipated for Monday, Sept 15th through Friday, Sept 19th between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.:
Work Activities:
Madison Street between 9th and 10th Street
9th Street between Monroe Street and Madison Street
9th Street and Madison Street Intersection.
Shop-Rite Driveway @ intersection of 10th & Madison.
10th Street between Madison Street and Jefferson Street
Traffic Management:
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 impacts/management for the NHSA H6/H7 Phase 2 Project for the period of Sept. 15 through Sept. 19 are as follows:
Construction Activities
Traffic Management
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.
Phase 2 of the Water Improvement Upgrades (WIU) Project represents the final restoration of roadways that were recently improved with new water mains, and new water services. The project includes Vision Zero and resiliency improvements, including the installation of new bike lanes, high visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, green infrastructure upgrades, and roadway restoration. The work, which begins on June 9 and will be completed on a rolling basis, is expected to last seven months. It includes the milling and paving of approximately twelve (12) blocks and three (3) intersections within the City of Hoboken.
The project includes the installation of eighteen (18) intersection curb bump outs, installation of seven (7) manufactured treatment devices, and all of the associated striping and signage required for all of the areas of work described.
The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday, September 15th, 2025, through Friday, September 19th, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. by Your Way Construction.
Construction Activities:
Traffic Impacts and Management:
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 construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday, September 15 to Friday, September 19, 2025, by Underground Utilities Corp. for the NHSA - H6/H7 Phase 3 Project:
Construction Activities:
Grand Street between 13th Street and 14th Street Intersection:
- Installation of piles, pile caps, and pipe cradles
- Installation of 36"/24" Storm pipe
- Installation of manholes
- Installation of catch basin inlets
- Installation of 8" water main valve (work to be performed upon City of Hoboken's approval to resume water main connections)
14th Street between Grand Street and Clinton Street
- Relocation of 8" water main (pipe to be dry laid, no connections will be made to the existing water main system until City of Hoboken allows water main connections)
Madison Street between 13th Street and 14th Street
- Sidewalk and Curb restoration
Jefferson Street and 14th Street Intersection
- Sidewalk and Curb restoration
Traffic Management:
Grand Street between 13th and 14th Street
- Road to be closed during working hours (8 am to 6 pm)
- Roadway changed to 2-Way traffic (north and south) to allow access to resident garages.
Grand Street between 14th and 15th Street
- Road to be closed 24 hours, 7 days/week; open to local traffic only
- Roadway changed to 2-Way traffic (north and south) to allow access to residents garages.
14th Street between Grand Street and Clinton Street
- Road to be closed 24 hours, 7 days/week
Temporary Parking Impacts:
Grand Street between 13th and 14th Street
- Temporary no parking both sides of the street (24 hours, 7 days/week)
- Access to resident garages will be available during working hours and non-working hours.
Grand Street between 14th and 15th Street
- Temporary no parking both sides of the street (24 hours, 7 days/week)
- Access to resident garages will be available during working hours and non-working hours.
13th Street between Adams Street and Clinton Street
- Temporary no parking both sides of the street (Monday - Friday, 6 am to 6 pm)
Clinton Street between 14th Street and 15th Street
- Temporary no parking East side of Clinton Street only (Monday - Friday, 6 am to 6 pm).
This project is complete and the Southwest Resiliency Park expansion is now open to the public!
Read more about the park and how it fits into the City’s comprehensive water management strategy to delay, store, and discharge stormwater during intense rain events here: https://www.hobokennj.gov/news.
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:
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.
In 2024, construction on the first phase of Hoboken Connect, a 28-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 through approximately December of 2026.
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/
Traffic Impacts/Management:
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 started June 16, is expected to be completed by mid-November and will reconstruct 15th Street from Madison Street to Adams Street. Phase Two, which includes resurfacing between Willow Avenue and Park Avenue, is expected to begin later this year.
The following construction activities and traffic management are anticipated to take place from Monday, September 15th, 2025, through Thursday, September 18th, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. by REIVAX Contracting.
Construction Activities
Traffic Management
Temporary Parking Impacts:
15th street between Madison and Clinton
16th Street between Jefferson and Clinton
