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


Macy’s 4th of July Annual Fireworks Celebration

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Macy’s 4th of July Annual Fireworks Celebration. 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 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:

Friday, June 27th (12:01 AM) 2025 – Saturday, July 5th (6:00 AM) 2025

Embargoed Locations:

Manhattan:

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

Brooklyn:

  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • John Street between Jay Street and Adams Street
  • Plymouth Street between Pearl 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
  • Tillary Street between Prince Street and Cadman Plaza West
  • Joralemon Street between Furman Street and Adams Street
  • Atlantic Avenue between Furman Street and Flatbush Avenue
  • Degraw Street between Columbia Street and Van Brunt Street
  • Summit Street between Van Brunt Street and Imlay Street
  • Pioneer Street between Van Brunt Street and Conover Street
  • King Street between Van Brunt Street and Ferris 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/Ferris Street
  • Coffey Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End
  • Van Dyke Street between Van Brunt Street and Dead End
  • Beard Street between Van Brunt Street and Conover Street
  • Reed Street between Van Brunt Street and Conover Street
  • 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/Plymouth Street
  • Main Street between Front Street and Plymouth Street
  • Old Fulton Street between Cadman Plaza West and Furman Street
  • Furman Street between Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue
  • Hicks Street between Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue
  • Henry Street between Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue
  • Cadman Plaza West between and Old Fulton Street and Joralemon Street
  • Adams Street between Brooklyn Bridge/Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard and Joralemon Street/Fulton Street
  • Flatbush Avenue/Flatbush Avenue Extension between Manhattan Bridge and Atlantic Avenue
  • Columbia Street between Atlantic Avenue and Degraw Street
  • Van Brunt Street between Degraw Street and Dead End
  • Imlay Street between Summit Street and Pioneer Street
  • Conover Street between Pioneer Street and Dead End
  • Ferris Street between King Street and Van Dyke Street

Coney Island 4th of July Fireworks Celebration & 2025 Nathan's Famous July 4th Hotdog Eating Contest

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Coney Island Mermaid 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. The embargoed dates and locations are as follows: (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:

Monday, June 30th (12:01 AM) 2025 – Saturday, July 4th (11:59 PM) 2025

Embargoed 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

FIFA Club World Cup

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the 2025 FIFA World Cup. 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 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:

Wednesday, July 2nd (12:01 AM) 2025 – Monday, July 14th (11:59 PM) 2025

Embargoed Locations:

  • East 55th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
  • Madison Avenue between East 55th Street and East 54th Street
  • Park Avenue between East 55th Street and East 56th Street
  • West 58th Street between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue
  • 6th Avenue between West 58th Street and West 57th Street

Summer Streets—Queens

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for Summer Streets—Queens. 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 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

Embargoed Locations:

Main Embargo:

Date(s)

  • 12:01 AM Thursday, July 17 through 8:00 PM Saturday, July 26, 2025

Route

  • Vernon Boulevard between 44th Drive and 30th Road

Rest Stop

  • 41st Avenue between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street

Two Day Embargo:

Date(s)

  • 12:01 AM Friday, July 25 through 8:00 PM Saturday, July 26, 2025

Additional Embargo Locations

  • Vernon Boulevard between Main Avenue and 30th Drive
  • Vernon Boulevard between 44th Drive and 45th Avenue
  • Main Avenue / Astoria Boulevard between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • Welling Court between Main Avenue and 30th Avenue
  • 12th Street between Astoria Boulevard and 30th Avenue
  • 21st Street between Astoria Boulevard and 45th Avenue
  • 28th Avenue between Astoria Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 29th Avenue between 12th Street and 21st Street
  • 30th Avenue between Main Avenue and 21st Street
  • 30th Road between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 30th Drive between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 31st Avenue between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 31st Drive between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • Broadway between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 33rd Road between Vernon Boulevard and 12th Street
  • 34th Avenue between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 35th Avenue between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 36th Avenue between Roosevelt Island Bridge and 21st Street
  • 37th Avenue between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 38th Avenue between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 40th Avenue between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • Queens Plaza South between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 43rd Avenue between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 43rd Road between Vernon Boulevard and 12th Street
  • 44th Avenue between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 44th Road between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street
  • 44th Drive between Dead End and 21st Street
  • 45th Avenue between Vernon Boulevard and 21st Street