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


Taste of Times Square

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Taste of Times Square. 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:

12:01 AM Saturday, September 5th through 11:59 PM Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

Embargoed Locations:

  • Broadway between West 41st Street and West 50th Street
  • West 42nd Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue
  • West 43rd Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue
  • West 44th Street between 8th Avenue and 7th Avenue
  • West 45th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue
  • West 46th Street between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue
  • West 47th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue
  • West 48th Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue
  • 7th Avenue between West 41st Street and West 48th Street

New York CFDA Fashion Week

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for New York Fashion Week. 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:

12:01 AM Saturday, September 5th through 11:59 PM Thursday, September 17th, 2026

Embargoed Locations:

  • Varick Street between Laight Street and Beach Street
  • Beach Street between Varick Street and West Broadway
  • Laight Street between Varick Street and 6th Avenue
  • St. Johns Lane between Laight Street and West Broadway
  • York Street between St. Johns Lane and 6th Avenue
  • 6th Avenue between Laight Street and West Broadway
  • West Broadway between 6th Avenue and Beach Street

911 Commemoration Ceremony

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the 9/11 Ceremony. 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 in Manhattan 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

12:01 AM Monday, September 7th through 11:59 PM Friday, September 11th, 2026

Embargoed Locations:

Locations:

  • Areas bounded by Chambers Street on the North; Morris Street / Edgar Street / Rector Street / Joseph P. Ward Street on the South; Broadway on the East; West Street on the West (All Inclusive)
  • Joseph P. Ward Street between West Street and Washington Street
  • Washington Street between Rector Street and Joseph P. Ward Street
  • Rector Street between Washington Street and Greenwich Street
  • Greenwich Street between Rector Street and Brooklyn Battery Tunnel
  • Edgar Street between Greenwich Street and Trinity Place
  • Trinity Place between Edgar Street and Morris Street

UN General Assembly

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the UN General Assembly. 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 in Manhattan 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

12:01 AM Tuesday, September 8th through 11:59 PM Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

Embargoed Locations:

Locations:

  • FDR Drive between Whitehall Street and 42nd Street
  • Area bounded by East 86th Street on the North, East 80th Street on the South, Park Avenue on the East and 5th Avenue on the West; All inclusive
  • Area bounded by 60th Street on the North, 34th Street on the South, 1st Avenue / United Nations Plaza on the East and 3rd Avenue on the West; All inclusive
  • Area bounded by 57th Street on the North, 45th Street on the South, 3rd Avenue on the East and Madison Avenue on the West; All inclusive
  • Area bounded by 58th Street on the North, 49th Street on the South, Madison Avenue on the East and 6th Avenue / Avenue of the Americas on the West; All inclusive
  • Area bounded by West 47th Street on the North, West 44th Street on the South, 7th Avenue on the East and 8th Avenue on the West; All inclusive
  • Grand Army Plaza between 58th Street and 60th Street
  • Grand Army Plaza between East Drive and 5th Avenue
  • 8th Avenue between West 49th Street and West 44th Street
  • 7th Avenue between West 56th Street and 59th Street
  • 6th Avenue between West 59th Street and West 46th Street
  • 5th Avenue between East 63rd Street and East 49th Street
  • Madison Avenue between East 58th Street and East 42nd Street
  • Vanderbilt Avenue between East 47th Street and East c42nd Street
  • Park Avenue between East 86th Street and East 45th Street
  • Lexington Avenue between East 57th Street and East 42nd Street
  • 3rd Avenue between 83rd Street and 72nd Street
  • East 83rd Street between 5th Avenue and 3rd Avenue
  • East 63rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • East 62nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
  • East 61st Street between 5th Avenue and Lexington Avenue
  • West 59th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • West/East 58th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue / Avenue of the Americas
  • West/East 57th Street between 7th Avenue and Dead End / FDR Drive
  • West 56th Street between 7th Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • West 55th Street between 7th Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • West 54th Street between 7th Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • West/East 53rd Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive
  • West 52nd Street between 7th Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • West 51st Street between 7th Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • West/East 50th Street between 7th Avenue and Dead End / FDR Drive
  • West/East 49th Street between 8th Avenue and FDR Drive Service Road
  • FDR Drive Service Road between East 48th Street and East 49th Street
  • East 48th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive Service Road
  • West 46th Street between 8th avenue and 6th Avenue / Avenue of the Americas
  • West/East 42nd Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive
  • West/East 34th Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive

San Gennaro Feast

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the San Gennaro Feast. 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:

12:01 AM Monday, September 14th through 11:59 PM Monday, September 28th

Embargoed Locations:

Locations:

  • Mott Street between Canal Street and East Houston Street
  • Mulberry Street between Bayard Street and East Houston Street
  • East Houston Street between Mulberry Street and Mott Street
  • Baxter Street between Canal Street and Grand Street
  • Centre Market Place between Grand Street and Broome Street
  • Centre Street between Canal Street and Broome Street
  • Cleveland Place between Broome Street and Spring Street
  • Lafayette Street between Spring Street and East Houston Street
  • Canal Street between Bowery and Centre Street
  • Hester Street between Mott Street and Centre Street
  • Grand Street between Elizabeth Street and Centre Street
  • Broome Street between Mott Street and Centre Street/Cleveland Place
  • Kenmare Street between Mott Street and Cleveland Place
  • Spring Street between Mott Street and Cleveland Place/Lafayette Street
  • Prince Street between Mott Street and Lafayette Street
  • Jersey Street between Mulberry Street and Lafayette Street

NYRR Bronx 10 Mile Run

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Bronx 10 Mile Run. 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:

12:01 AM Thursday, September 17th through 11:59 PM Saturday, September 19th

Embargoed Locations:

Locations:

  • East 153rd Street between River Avenue and East 157th Street
  • River Avenue between East 153rd Street and East 161st Street
  • East 161st Street between Grand Concourse and Macombs Dam Bridge
  • Grand Concourse between East 161st Street and Mosholu Parkway
  • East 165th Street between Grand Concourse and Walton Avenue
  • Mosholu Parkway between Southern Boulevard and West Gunhill Road
  • West Mosholu Parkway South between Sedgwick Avenue and Paul Avenue
  • Paul Avenue between West Mosholu Parkway South and Mosholu Parkway
  • Sedgwick Avenue between Mosholu Parkway and Goulden Avenue

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run & Festival

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run & 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. 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:

12:01 AM Friday, September 25th through 11:59 PM Sunday, September 27th

Embargoed Locations:

Brooklyn:

  • Beard Street between Richards Street and Dwight Street
  • Visitation Place between Van Brunt Street and Richards Street
  • Verona Street between Van Brunt Street and Columbia Street
  • Delevan Street between Van Brunt Street and Columbia Street
  • Commerce Street between Van Brunt Street and Columbia Street
  • Seabring Street between Van Brunt Street and Columbia Street
  • Bowne Street between Van Brunt Street and Hamilton Avenue
  • Hamilton Avenue between Van Brunt Street and Henry Street
  • Woodhull Street between Hamilton Avenue and Hamilton Avenue
  • Hamilton Avenue between Woodhull Street and Hicks Street
  • Columbia Street between Verona Street and Hamilton Avenue
  • Dwight Street between Beard Street and Commerce Street/Columbia Street
  • Richards Street between King Street and Bowne Street/Hamilton Avenue
  • Van Brunt Street between Visitation Place and Hamilton Avenue
  • Hugh L. Carey Tunnel (Manhattan-bound Entrance) / Brooklyn Battery Tunnel West

Manhattan:

  • West Thames Street between West Street and Dead End (Battery Park Esplanade)
  • Liberty Street between West Street and Battery Park Esplanade
  • Vesey Street between West Street and North End Avenue
  • River Terrace between Warren Street and Vesey Street
  • Murray Street between North End Avenue and West Street
  • Murray Street between North End Avenue and River Terrace
  • Warren Street between West Street and River Terrace
  • North End Avenue between Warren Street and Vesey Street
  • South End Avenue between West Thames Street and Liberty Street / Dead End
  • West Street between Warren Street and Battery Park Underpass / Battery Place
  • Battery Park Underpass