Infrastructure

Construction Embargoes

DOT imposes construction embargoes during significant special events, including the New York City Marathon, parades, and for the winter holiday season. During embargoes, all active permits in the affected area(s) are suspended and no new permits may be approved, unless a waiver for the work is granted by DOT. Read more about embargoes in the Street Works Manual

Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic Embargo – June 14 – 16, 2019
Coney Island Mermaid Parade Embargo – June 21 – 22, 2019
World Pride Embargo – June 26 – 30, 2019
Coney Island 4th of July Fireworks Celebration Embargo – July 1 – 4, 2019
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration Embargo – July 1 – 5, 2019
Disability Pride Parade Embargo – July 12 – 14, 2019

Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic Embargo – June 14 – 16, 2019

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic from 12:01 am Friday, June 14th through 11:59 pm Sunday, June 16th. During this time frame, only emergency work may be performed provided an emergency number is received from the New York City Department of Transportation. Any non-emergency permits issued prior to the date of this notice are hereby suspended for the dates and locations indicated below. Utility cover openings are also restricted unless an emergency authorization number has been obtained from the Department of Transportation. There will be strict enforcement of this embargo and violators are subject to be summonsed. The embargoed dates and locations are as follows: (See Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic map):

To apply for a waiver, please email specialevents@dot.nyc.gov. In the subject line include “event name / waiver request”. In the body of your email, please describe in detail the scope and timeline of work and attach any relevant drawings. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Special Events: (212) 839-6620.

Locations

Madison Avenue between East 124th Street and East 120th Street
Mount Morris Park West between West 124th Street and West 120th Street
East/West 124th Street between Madison Avenue and Mount Morris Park West
West 123rd Street between Mount Morris Park West and Lenox Avenue
West 122nd Street between Mount Morris Park West and Lenox Avenue
West 121st Street between Mount Morris Park West and Lenox Avenue
East/West 120th Street between Madison Avenue and Mount Morris Park West

Coney Island Mermaid Parade Embargo – June 21 – 22, 2019

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Coney Island Mermaid Parade from 12:01 am Friday, June 21st through 11:59 pm Saturday, June 22nd. During this time frame, only emergency work may be performed provided an emergency number is received from the New York City Department of Transportation. Any non-emergency permits issued prior to the date of this notice are hereby suspended for the dates and locations indicated below. Utility cover openings are also restricted unless an emergency authorization number has been obtained from the Department of Transportation. There will be strict enforcement of this embargo and violators are subject to be summonsed. The embargoed dates and locations are as follows: (See Coney Island Mermaid Parade map):

Formation

West 21st Street between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk
West 22nd Street between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk
West 23rd Street between Surf Avenue and Dead End
Surf Avenue between West 21st Street and West 24th Street

Route

Surf Avenue between West 21st Street and West 10th Street
West 10th Street between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk

Festival

Stillwell Avenue between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk

World Pride Embargo – June 26 – 30, 2019

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for World Pride, inclusive of the NYC Pride March from 12:01 am Wednesday, June 26th through 11:59 pm Sunday, June 30th. During this time frame, only emergency work may be performed provided an emergency number is received from the New York City Department of Transportation. Any non-emergency permits issued prior to the date of this notice are hereby suspended for the dates and locations indicated below. Utility cover openings are also restricted unless an emergency authorization number has been obtained from the Department of Transportation. There will be strict enforcement of this embargo and violators are subject to be summonsed. The embargoed dates and locations are as follows: (See World Pride map):

Formation

5th Avenue between 33rd Street and 25th Street
West/East 33rd Street between 6th Avenue and Park Avenue
West/East 32nd Street between 6th Avenue and Park Avenue
West/East 31st Street between 6th Avenue and Park Avenue South
West/East 30th Street between 6th Avenue and Park Avenue South
West/East 29th Street between 7th Avenue and Park Avenue South
West/East 28th Street between 6th Avenue and Park Avenue South
West/East 27th Street between 6th Avenue and Park Avenue South
West/East 26th Street between 6th Avenue and Park Avenue South

Route

5th Avenue between 25th Street and 8th Street
West 8th Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
Greenwich Avenue between 6th Avenue and Christopher Street
Christopher Street between Greenwich Avenue and 7th Avenue South
7th Avenue South between Christopher Street and Greenwich Avenue
7th Avenue between Greenwich Avenue and West 23rd Street

Dispersal

7th Avenue between West 23rd Street and West 29th Street
West 25th Street between 9th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 26th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 27th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 28th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 29th Street between 9th Avenue and 6th Avenue

Festival (Manhattan)

4th Avenue between East 9th Street and East 14th Street
East 13th Street between Broadway and 3rd Avenue
East 12th Street between Broadway and 3rd Avenue
East 11th Street between 4th Avenue and 3rd Avenue
East 10th Street between Broadway and 3rd Avenue
Broadway between West 46th Street and West 50th Street
West 53rd Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 52nd Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 51st Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 50th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 49th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 48th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 47th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 46th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 45th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 44th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 43rd Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue

Festival (Brooklyn)

Flatbush Avenue between Lafayette Avenue and 6th Avenue
Atlantic Avenue between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue

Miscellaneous

West 25th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
East 25th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue South
West 24th Street between 8th Avenue and 5th Avenue
East 24th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue South
West 15th Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue
East 15th Street between 5th Avenue and Union Square West
West 11th Street between Greenwich Avenue and 6th Avenue
West 9th Street between 6th Avenue and University Place
Greenwich Avenue between 7th Avenue and Christopher Street
Christopher Street between Greenwich Avenue and 6th Avenue

Coney Island 4th of July Fireworks Celebration Embargo – July 1 – 4, 2019

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Coney Island 4th of July Fireworks Celebration from 12:01 am Monday, July 1st through 11:59 pm Thursday, July 4th. During this time frame, only emergency work may be performed provided an emergency number is received from the New York City Department of Transportation. Any non-emergency permits issued prior to the date of this notice are hereby suspended for the dates and locations indicated below. Utility cover openings are also restricted unless an emergency authorization number has been obtained from the Department of Transportation. There will be strict enforcement of this embargo and violators are subject to be summonsed. The embargoed dates and locations are as follows: (See Coney Island 4th of July Fireworks Celebration map):

Locations:

The Area bounded by the Boardwalk on the South; Surf Avenue on the North; West 10th Street on the East; West 21st Street on the West (All Inclusive).
Stillwell Avenue between Mermaid Avenue and Boardwalk

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration Embargo – July 1 – 5, 2019

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Macy’s 4th of July Annual Fireworks Celebration from 12:01 am Monday, July 1st through 6 am Friday, July 5th. During this time frame, only emergency work may be performed provided an emergency number is received from the New York City Department of Transportation. Any non-emergency permits issued prior to the date of this notice are hereby suspended for the dates and locations indicated below. Utility cover openings are also restricted unless an emergency authorization number has been obtained from the Department of Transportation. There will be strict enforcement of this embargo and violators are subject to be summonsed. The embargoed dates and locations are as follows: (See Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration map):

Manhattan:

Water Street between Whitehall Street and Dover Street
Front Street between Old Slip and Dover Street
Whitehall Street between Water Street and South Street
Broad Street between Water Street and South Street
Old Slip between Water Street and South Street
Gouverneur Lane between between Water Street and South Street
Wall Street between Water Street and South Street
Maiden Lane between Water Street and South Street
John Street between Water Street and South Street
Beekman Street between Pearl Street and South Street
Peck Slip between Pearl Street and South Street
Dover Street between Pearl Street and South Street
Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place between Pearl Street and South Street
Little Water Street between Fulton Street and Beekman Street
Pearl Street between Fulton Street and St. James Place
South Street between Whitehall Street and Jackson Street
FDR Drive between Brooklyn Battery Underpass and Delancey Street (including exit/entrance ramps)
State Street between Whitehall Street and Battery Place
Battery Place between State Street and West Street
West Street between Battery Place and West Thames Street
Fulton Street between South Street and Gold Street
Gold Street between Fulton Street and Frankfort Street
Frankfort Street between Gold Street and Pearl Street
Allen Street between Division Street and Canal Street
St. James Place between Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place and Oliver Street
Pike Street between Division Street and East Broadway
Area bounded by Grand Street on the North; Catherine Street/ Slip on the South; South Street / FDR Drive on the East; East Broadway on the West (All Inclusive)
Manhattan Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn:

Jay Street between York Street and Dead End
Pearl Street between York Street and John Street
Adams Street between York Street and John Street
Washington Street between York Street and Dead End
Main Street between Front Street and Plymouth Street
John Street between Jay Street and Adams Street
Plymouth Street between Adams Street and Main Street
Water Street between Adams Street and Old Fulton Street
Front Street between Jay Street and Old Fulton Street
York Street between Jay Street and Front Street
Old Fulton Street between Cadman Plaza West and Furman Street
Henry Street between Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue
Hicks Street between Brooklyn Queens Expressway and Atlantic Avenue
Furman Street between Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue
Old Fulton Street / Cadman Plaza West / Court Street between Henry Street and Joralemon Street
Adams Street between Tillary Street and Joralemon Street
Tillary Street between Prince Street and Cadman Plaza West
Flatbush Avenue / Flatbush Avenue Extension between Tillary Street and Atlantic Avenue
Joralemon Street between Furman Street and Adams Street
Atlantic Avenue between Furman Street and Flatbush Avenue
Columbia Street between Atlantic Avenue and Degraw Street
Degraw Street between Columbia Street and Van Brunt Street
Van Brunt Street between Degraw Street and Dead End
Summit Street between Van Brunt Street and Imlay Street
Imlay Street between Summit Street and Pioneer Street
Pioneer Street between Van Brunt Street and Conover Street
Conover Street between Pioneer Street and Dead End
King Street between Conover Street and Ferris Street
Ferris Street between King Street and Van Dyke Street
Sullivan Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End
Wolcott Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End
Dikeman Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End
Coffey Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End
Van Dyke Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End
Reed Street between Conover Street and Van Brunt Street

Disability Pride Parade Embargo – July 12 – 14, 2019

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Disability Pride Parade from 12:01 am Friday, July 12th through 11:59 pm Sunday, July 14th. During this time frame, only emergency work may be performed provided an emergency number is received from the New York City Department of Transportation. Any non-emergency permits issued prior to the date of this notice are hereby suspended for the dates and locations indicated below. Utility cover openings are also restricted unless an emergency authorization number has been obtained from the Department of Transportation. There will be strict enforcement of this embargo and violators are subject to be summonsed. The embargoed dates and locations are as follows: (See Disability Pride Parade map):

Formation

26th Street between Broadway and Park Avenue South
25th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue South
Madison Avenue between 24th Street and 26th Street

Route

Broadway between 26th Street and 17th Street

Dispersal

Union Square West between 17th Street and 14th Street
16th Street between 5th Avenue and Union Square West