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PA1 Construction Notices
PA1 Construction Notices
Project Area 1 (PA1) is concentrated in Manhattan's Lower East Side (LES) between Montgomery Street and East 15th Street, including the East River Park. View upcoming East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR)-related travel advisories, construction bulletins and notices for the most up-to-date information on closures, detours, and restrictions for Project Area 1 (PA1). Please note, due to unforeseen conditions (weather, field conditions, etc.) it may become necessary to change some scheduled work locations and operations.
PA1 Weekly Construction Bulletin
PA1 Construction Bulletin - Week of December 1, 2025
Anticipated work schedule for 12/01/2025 to 12/13/2025
Active PA1 Community Advisories
The locations below refer to numbered areas in the Weekly Bulletin. Please refer to map at the top of this page for a key.
Featured Advisories
Temporary Closure of Delancey Street Bridge | Spanish | Chinese
Monday, December 15 to Friday, December 19
A temporary closure of the Delancey Street Bridge will be in place for approximately one week to accommodate the installation of the permanent railing for the bridge ramp and staircase. Pedestrians may access and exit East River Park using the Corlears Hook Bridge at Cherry Street. Noise and air quality monitors are in place. For your safety, please follow all posted signs and directions from safety personnel. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we conduct these upgrades.
Location 1: Montgomery Street to Corlears Hook Bridge
None at this time
Location 2: East River Park, from Corlears Hook Bridge to Shared Use Path Adjacent to Tennis Area
Temporary Closure of Delancey Street Bridge | Spanish | Chinese
Monday, December 15 to Friday, December 19
A temporary closure of the Delancey Street Bridge will be in place for approximately one week to accommodate the installation of the permanent railing for the bridge ramp and staircase. Pedestrians may access and exit East River Park using the Corlears Hook Bridge at Cherry Street. Noise and air quality monitors are in place. For your safety, please follow all posted signs and directions from safety personnel. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we conduct these upgrades.
Location 3 & 4: East River Park, from Tennis Area to E. 15th Street
Nightwork: Northern Section of East River Park between E. Houston Street and E. 14th Street | Chinese
Ongoing until further notice.
Overnight work hours are required for multiple activities occurring within the northern section of East River Park between E. Houston Street and E. 14th Street, including utility work, median demolition, and floodwall construction. Some of these activities can be disruptive and loud. Partial FDR Drive and FDR Drive Service Road closures will be in effect during this time. Please follow detours and all on-site signage to ensure safety. Noise, vibration, and air quality monitors are in place.
Closure of East River Park Track, Esplanade, E 6th Street Bridge, and E. Houston Street Overpass | Chinese
Beginning September 8, 2025
Phase 2 construction requires the closure of the full northern section of East River Park, including the Track and Field area, esplanade, and park access via the E. 6th Street Bridge and Houston Street overpass. Please follow onsite signage. Noise and air monitors are in place. Please visit our website for information on access points and open areas in the southern portion of the park as of September 5, 2025.
East River Greenway Closure & Detour Between Montgomery Street & Stuyvesant Cove Park | Chinese
Beginning Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Construction operations in East River Park require the closure of the Greenway, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. To access East River Park Track & Field area, use entrances at E. 6th Street and E. Houston Street. To access new southern amenities, use the Delancey Street Bridge. Full access plan available on the ESCR website.
Location 5: E. 10th Street to E. 13th Street, Adjacent to Riis Houses
Nightwork: Continuation of ConEd Manhole Work in the Vicinity of E. 10th Street and FDR Drive | Chinese
Ongoing for about four months
Overnight work hours are required for ConEd manhole construction in the vicinity of E. 10th Street and FDR Drive. Partial FDR Drive and FDR Drive Service Road closures will be in effect during this time. Please follow detours and all on-site signage to ensure safety. Noise, vibration, and air quality monitors are in place.
Sidewalk Closure & Pedestrian Detour: E. 10th Street at FDR Drive Service Road | Chinese
Beginning Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Ongoing until further notice
Activities related to the reconstruction of the E. 10th Street Bridge will require the closure of sidewalks on the north side of E. 10th Street, between the traffic circle and FDR Drive Service Road. Building access will be maintained at all times. For your safety, please follow all posted signs and flaggers
Mobilization of Equipment for E. 13th Street Floodwall Construction | Chinese
Beginning October 5th, 2025
To facilitate the construction of the E. 13th Street Floodwall, mobilization will begin to take place in the vicinity of E. 13th Street and FDR Drive. Partial FDR Drive lane closures will be in effect during this time. Please follow detours and all on-site signage to ensure safety. Please note that some of these activities will take place at night, and they may be loud and disruptive. Noise & air quality monitors are in place.
Location 6: Open Areas of East River Park and Corlears Hook Park
Temporary Outage of Stadium Lights Surrounding East River Park Fields 1 & 2
Beginning, Sunday, December 7, ongoing for about 2 weeks
ConEd utility relocation will require a temporary electric outage in East River Park, affecting stadium lights surrounding East River Park Fields 1 & 2. Access to Fields 1 & 2 will remain available to the public. Pathway lighting throughout the park will not be affected.
New Access Pattern for Pier 42 & Corlears Hook Ferry | Chinese
Beginning September 5, 2025
The Corlears Hook temporary pedestrian bridge will close as early as Friday, September 5, 2025, as the new Corlears Hook Bridge opens. The new bridge provides direct access between East River Park, Corlears Hook Park, Pier 42, and the Corlears Hook Ferry Terminal. The temporary bridge will be removed at a later date (full Advisory to come).
Opening of Corlears Hook Park, Pedestrian Bridge, and East River Park South Amenities | Spanish | Chinese
September 5, 2025
We are pleased to announce the opening of the Corlears Hook Pedestrian Bridge, Corlears Hook Park flagpole area and additional East River Park Phase 1 amenities, including:
- 6 additional tennis courts
- Amphitheater area
- Esplanade and seating areas
- Direct access to Pier 42 and the Corlears Hook Ferry Terminal
Access East River Park via Pier 42, the Corlears Hook Bridge, or the Delancey Street Bridge
Location 7: FDR Drive Northbound / Southbound from Montgomery Street to E. 14th Street
Preparation for E. 13th Street Floodwall Construction in East River Park & FDR Drive | Chinese
Beginning in Spring 2025
To facilitate the construction of the E. 13th Street Floodwall, preparatory operations will be taking place in East River Park and on the FDR Drive. Access to portions of the Greenway may be temporarily limited to ensure safety. Partial FDR Drive lane closures will be in effect during this time. Please follow detours and all on-site signage to ensure safety. Please note that some of these activities will take place at night, and they may be loud and disruptive. Noise & air quality monitors are in place.
See archive Community Advisories and Weekly Construction Bulletins for PA1