PA1 Construction Notices

Project Area 1 (PA1) is concentrated in Manhattan's Lower East Side (LES) between Montgomery St. and East 15th St., 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 April 25, 2025
Anticipated work schedule for 04/25/2025 to 05/10/2025

Active PA1 Community Advisories

Sewer Replacement at Montgomery & South Street | Chinese
Beginning April 28, 2025, ongoing for one month
Sewer replacement will commence at Montgomery Street and South Street, and will extend towards Water Street. This operation will require the existing sidewalk closure along Montgomery St. and at the corner of Montgomery St. and South St. to continue. Building access will be maintained on South St. Vehicle lane width reductions will occur on South St. and Montgomery Street. Please follow all signs and directions placed on-site to ensure safety.

Preparation for E. 13th Street Floodwall Construction in East River Park & FDR Drive
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.

Overnight Soil Testing in East River Park Track Area and in the Vicinity of Field 6 | Chinese
Beginning Wednesday, April 16, 2025, ongoing for about two weeks
10:00pm to 6:00am
Soil testing will require the overnight closure of the East River Park Track and Field area and Field 6 for about one week. The Track area and Field 6 will remain open during normal park hours, though some testing may be conducted in limited areas during the day. Noise and air monitors are in place.

Utility Crossings in the Vicinity of E. Houston Street and FDR Drive | Chinese
Daytime: Beginning Monday, April 14, 2025
Nightwork: Beginning Monday, April 21, 2025
Ongoing for about six weeks
Excavations for utility crossings will begin during daytime work hours and will later require overnight work hours. This work will begin west of the FDR Drive and end in East River Park. Partial FDR Drive closures will be in effect during this time. Please follow detours and all on-site signage to ensure safety. This activity can be disruptive and loud. Noise & air quality monitors are in place.

Localized Hazardous Soil Removal in Ballfields 7 & 8 | Chinese
Beginning Friday, March 7, 2025
The removal of the lead soil will proceed with the public's safety at top priority. This work will be conducted in accordance with the previously accepted Material Handling Plan (MHP), Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP) and Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP). A Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) will be conducted during the hazardous soil removal process in addition to the daily Air Quality Monitoring conducted throughout the project site.
Please view full advisory for further details.

Floodwall Operations Resume at Montgomery Street and South Street | Spanish | Chinese
Expected Completion: Summer 2025
Floodwall operations will resume at Montgomery Street and South Street, and will extend towards Water Street. This operation will necessitate a sidewalk closure along Montgomery St, between Water Street and South Street and a partial sidewalk closure on South Street at the corner of Montgomery St. (Building access will remain on South St.) Vehicle lane width reductions will occur on South St. and Montgomery Street. Please follow all signs and directions placed onsite to ensure safety.

Daytime Road & Sidewalk Closure: E. 10th St. at FDR Drive Service Rd | Spanish | Chinese
Restarting in December 2024, ongoing for about four months
Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm
Sewer construction will require the full closure of East 10th Street at the FDR Drive Service Road. During work hours, the road and south sidewalk will be closed. Access will be restored at the end of each work day. This operation will also limit street parking on East 10th Street between FDR Drive and Avenue D. Please follow all signage and flaggers on-site to ensure safety.

Work Begins in East River Park Ballfields 7 & 8 | Spanish | Chinese
Starting week of December 2, 2024
Upcoming deep sewer work requires the closure of Ballfields 7 & 8, as part of the ongoing transition into Phase 2 of construction. Park access will remain via E. Houston Street, the E. 6th Street bridge, and the E. 10th Street bridge, along with access to Stuyvesant Cove Park to the north. Refer to advisory map for open amenities. Please follow onsite signage. Noise and air monitors are in place.

Delancey Street Bridge and East River Park Ballfields 1 & 2 Opening | Spanish | Chinese
September 2, 2024, open daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
We are pleased to announce the opening of the Delancey St. Pedestrian Bridge and East River Park Ballfields 1 & 2 for permitted and open play! For field permitting, please contact the Parks Department. The bridge will provide access to Ballfields 1 & 2 only, with no outlet to other areas of the park. Please note there is no water service on site, so plan accordingly to bring your own supply.

Passive Lawn Closure | Spanish | Chinese
March 11, 2024, ongoing until further notice
The East River Park Passive Lawn will require a full closure to facilitate the assembly and installation of the new Delancey Street Bridge. Noise and air monitors will be in place. Access to the Corlears Hook Ferry and Pier 42 will not be affected.

Work Begins in East River Park Ballfields 3, 4, and 5 | Spanish | Chinese
Starting the week of December 18, 2023, ongoing until further notice
Mobilization and preparatory work will begin for the closure of Ballfields 3, 4, and 5 to facilitate deep sewer and esplanade work as part of the transition into Phase 2. The E. Houston St. park entrance will remain open. Please follow onsite signage. Noise and air monitors are in place.

New Access Pattern for E. Houston St. Overpass | Spanish | Chinese
Starting Friday, October 13, 2023
Construction activities will necessitate the closure of the E. Houston Street Overpass north ramp and shift pedestrian access to the FDR Drive E. Houston Street on-ramp.

Park amenities will not be impacted.
One lane of on-ramp traffic will be maintained.
Pedestrian and vehicles should follow all posted signs and striping.

Security booth and pedestrian crosswalk into park will be shifted north.

FDR Drive Northbound Montgomery Street On-Ramp Shift and Ramp Closure | Spanish | Chinese
Starting Friday, September 22, 2023, Ongoing until further notice
Construction activities will necessitate the shift of the FDR Drive northbound Montgomery Street on-ramp onto the East River Park Greenway. Traffic on the FDR Drive will be maintained.
Vehicles should follow all posted signs and striping.

E. Houston St. with FDR Dr. Exit 5 NB Ramp Lane Closure | Spanish | Chinese
Starting June 16, 2023, ongoing until further notice. Working Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am
For driver and vehicle safety, construction activities will necessitate one lane closure of the FDR Drive Exit 5 northbound exit ramp (Houston Street). One lane of traffic on exit ramp will be maintained at all times. Vehicles should follow posted signs and on-site instruction while closures are in effect. Noise and air monitors will be in place prior to the start of these activities.

Sidewalk Closure at Montgomery Street under FDR Drive | Spanish | Chinese
Ongoing until further notice
Construction activities will necessitate the closure of the sidewalk at Montgomery Street under FDR Drive (north side). This change will be in place 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Traffic will be maintained and pedestrian detour is in effect. Please follow all signs and directions placed on-site to ensure safety.

No Curbside Parking: Cherry St. between FDR Dr. and Jackson St. | Spanish | Chinese
September 1, 2022, until further notice
Please be advised that no curbside parking restrictions will be in effect due to construction at Corlears Hook Park. "No Parking" signs will be posted by the contractor throughout the affected area. To avoid possible towing of your vehicle, please make note of the signs posted. Emergency vehicles and pedestrian access will be maintained at all time.

Corlears Hook Temporary Bridge and New Access | Spanish | Chinese
Week of June 6, 2022
Corlears Hook temporary pedestrian bridge to open the week of June 6th, 2022, providing access to Corlears Hook Ferry landing and passive lawn. Construction activities will necessitate the closure of the Corlears Hook Park flagpole area and Corlears Hook Bridge. To access open park areas use entrances at Jackson Street and west entrances on Cherry Street. Please follow all on-site signage while closures are in effect to ensure safety. Noise and air monitors are in place.

Closure of Delancey Street Bridge & Park Areas South of Stanton Street | Spanish | Chinese
Starting on December 6, 2021
For public access to ferry use Corlears Hook Bridge. To access open park areas use entrances at E Houston Street, 6th Street Bridge, or 10th Street Bridge. See bicycle detour advisories. Closures include the amphitheater, southern athletic fields and basketball courts, lawn & water play area, Delancey Street Bridge, Brian Watkins Tennis Center, and dance circle. Please follow all signage while closures are in effect to ensure safety.

East River Greenway Closure Between Montgomery Street & E 10th Street | Spanish | Chinese
Starting on December 6, 2021
Construction operations in East River Park will require the following bicycle detour, 24 hours/7 days. To access ferry use Corlears Hook Bridge. To access open park areas use entrances at E Houston Street, 6th Street Bridge, or 10th Street Bridge.

Work begins in ESCR Project Area 1 | Spanish | Chinese
Starting the week of November 1, 2021
Phased work operations are scheduled to begin at East River Park. Closures within the Park and pedestrian detours will take place to accommodate equipment transport and construction fencing. Advisories and Bulletins will be posted here as developed. For vehicle and pedestrian safety, follow all signage while detours are in effect.

See archive Community Advisories and Weekly Construction Bulletins for PA1