Construction Embargoes

NYC 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 NYC DOT. Read more about embargoes in the Street Works Manual


Dance Parade

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Dance Parade. 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. (See 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

Embargo Dates & Times:

Thursday, May 15th (12:01am) 2025 – Saturday, May 17th (11:59pm) 2025

Embargoed Locations:

Formation:
  • 18th Street between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue
  • 17th Street between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue
Route:
  • 6th Avenue between 8th Street and 18th Street
  • 8th Street between 5th Avenue and Cooper Square
  • Astor Place between 4th Avenue and 3rd Avenue
  • St. Marks Place between 3rd Avenue/Astor Place and Avenue A
  • Avenue A between St. Marks Place and 10th Street
Dispersal:
  • Avenue A between 10th Street and 12th Street
  • Avenue A between 7th Street and St. Marks Place
  • 10th Street between Avenue A and Avenue B
  • 7th Street between Avenue A and Avenue B
Miscellaneous:
  • 4th Avenue between 8th Street and 9th Street
  • Cooper Square between 7th Street and 8th Street

RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon. 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. (See 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

Embargo Dates & Times:

Thursday, May 15th (12:01am) 2025 – Saturday, May 17th (11:59pm) 2025

Embargoed Locations:

Route
  • Eastern Parkway between Grand Army Plaza and Bedford Avenue
  • Washington Avenue between Eastern Parkway and Empire Boulevard
  • Empire Boulevard between Washington Avenue and Flatbush Avenue
  • Flatbush Avenue between Empire Boulevard and Grand Army Plaza
  • Grand Army Plaza (Entire Circle)
  • Ocean Avenue between Flatbush Avenue and Parkside Avenue
  • Parkside Avenue between Ocean Avenue and Park Circle
  • West Lake Drive between East Drive and South Lake Drive
  • South Lake Drive between West Lake Drive and East Lake Drive
  • East Lake Drive between South Lake Drive and East Drive
  • West Drive between East Drive and West Lake Drive
  • Park Circle between South Lake Drive and Ocean Parkway Entrance Ramp
  • Ocean Parkway between Ocean Parkway Entrance Ramp and Surf Avenue
  • Surf Avenue between Ocean Parkway and West 10th Street
  • West 10th Street between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk
Miscellaneous
  • Surf Avenue between West 10th Street and West 20th Street
  • Stillwell Avenue between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk
  • West 12th Street between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk
  • West 15th Street between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk

Celebrate Israel Parade

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Celebrate Israel Parade. 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. (See 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

Embargo Dates & Times:

Thursday, May 15th (12:01am) 2025 – Sunday, May 18th (11:59pm) 2025

Embargoed Locations:

Formation
  • 5th Avenue between 52nd Street and 51st Street
  • West 51st Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • East/West 52nd Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • East/West 53rd Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • East/West 54th Street between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue
  • East/West 55th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • East/West 56th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue
Route
  • 5th Avenue between 52nd Street and 74th Street
Dispersal
  • 5th Avenue between 74th Street and 79th Street
  • East 74th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 75th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 76th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 77th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 78th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
Miscellaneous
  • East 60th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 61st Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 62nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 63rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 64th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 65th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
  • East 66th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 67thStreet between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 68th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 69th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 70th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
  • East 72nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 73rd Street between Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue
  • East 74th Street between Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue
  • East 75th Street between Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue
  • East 76th Street between Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue
  • East 77th Street between Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue
  • East 78th Street between Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue
  • East Side of Madison Avenue between East 70th Street and East 79th Street
  • West Side of Lexington Avenue between East 70th Street and East 79th Street
  • Madison Avenue between 54th Street and 51st Street
  • 6th Avenue between 54th Street and 51st Street
  • Grand Army Plaza between 5th Avenue and 59th Street

Ninth Avenue Food Festival

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Ninth Avenue Food Festival. 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. (See 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

Embargo Dates & Times:

Thursday, May 15th (12:01am) 2025 – Monday, May 19th (11:59pm) 2025

Embargoed Locations:

Festival
  • 9th Avenue between West 42nd Street and West 57th Street
Miscellaneous
  • West 44th Street between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue
  • West 45th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue
  • West 47th Street between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue
  • West 48th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue
  • West 49th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue
  • West 50th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue
  • West 51st Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue
  • West 53rd Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue
  • West 54th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue