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Brooklyn Bridge – Montgomery Coastal Resilience
Brooklyn Bridge – Montgomery Coastal Resilience
BMCR Construction Notices
The Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resilience (BMCR) project is located in Manhattan's Two Bridges neighborhood between Montgomery St. and the Brooklyn Bridge under the FDR Drive. View upcoming BMCR-related travel advisories, construction bulletins and notices for the most up-to-date information on closures, detours, and restrictions. Please note, due to unforeseen conditions (weather, field conditions, etc.) it may become necessary to change some scheduled work locations and operations.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to find an archive of all past bulletins and advisories.
BMCR Weekly Construction Bulletin
BMCR Construction Bulletin - Week of October 2, 2023
Anticipated work schedule for 10/02/2023 to 10/13/2023
Active BMCR Community Advisories
Start of Micropile Installaion Under the FDR Drive | Spanish | Chinese
Beginning July 31, 2023, ongoing until further notice.
Under the FDR Drive between Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place and Pier 35, micropiles will be installed throughout the esplanade to provide support for the flip up gates, which are one part of the larger flood protection system being installed to protect the area
East River Greenway / Bike - Pedestrian Path Shift: Catherine Slip to Pier 35 | Spanish | Chinese
Beginning June 19, 2023, ongoing until further notice.
For the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, the contractor will adjust the alignment of the existing bike lane from South Street to the East River. There will be clearly marked exits approximately every block. Bikes must yield to pedestrians within the bike-pedestrian shared zone. Please follow all posted signs and striping.
Esplanade Closure: Market Slip to Pier 35 | Spanish | Chinese
Beginning June 19, 2023, ongoing until further notice.
To safely accommodate the reconstruction of the East River Esplanade and installation of the various flood protection systems, the contractor will extend the enclosed work zone under the FDR Drive from Market Slip to Pier 35.
Restricted Parking on Robert F. Wagner Sr. Pl. Eastbound | Spanish | Chinese
Beginning June 5, 2023, ongoing until further notice.
For the safety of pedestrians and the protection of vehicles during flood wall construction, parking will be restricted along Robert F. Wagner Sr. Pl. Eastbound and the FDR South On-Ramp between South. St. and Pearl St.
Test Pit Operations on South Street Near Pier 36 | Spanish | Chinese
Beginning April 19, 2023, for approximately two (2) months.
To assess the underground conditions, the contractor will make a series of excavations in the roadway between Clinton St. and Rutgers Slip. There will be intermittent driveway closures and temporary traffic pattern changes in the bike lane.
Ongoing Traffic Pattern Changes on South Street from Brooklyn Bridge to Clinton Street | Spanish | Chinese
Beginning March 8, 2023. Ongoing until further notice.
Due to test pit operations and exploratory work, construction crews will implement temporary traffic pattern changes, such as lane shifts, along South Street. Follow flagger’s directions. When work is complete at end of day, normal traffic patterns will be restored.
Parking limited on South Street from Market Slip to Pike Slip | Spanish | Chinese
Beginning February 14, 2023. Ongoing until further notice.
For the safety of residents and the protection of vehicles, parking will be limited along South Street between Market Slip and Pike Slip. Please look at the posted signs for the most updated information.
Parking limited on South Street from Brooklyn Bridge to Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place | Spanish | Chinese
Beginning January 24, 2023. Ongoing until further notice.
For the safety of residents and the protection of vehicles, parking will be limited along the west side of South Street between the Brooklyn Bridge and Robert F. Wagner, Sr. Place. Please look at the posted signs for the most updated information.
Mobilization begins on the Brooklyn Bridge - Montgomery Street Coastal Resiliency Project | Spanish | Chinese
Beginning week of January 9, 2023. Ongoing until further notice.
Contractor will mobilize equipment and start their survey of the project area to prepare for upcoming construction along South Street. Construction staging area will be installed under the FDR Drive between Dover Street and Catherine Slip. Site survey work will commence at Clinton and South Streets and then continue throughout the project area. The project will provide floodwalls, deployable gates, and flip-up barriers to protect the community from future flooding. Work also includes upgrades to water mains, sewers, and waterfront amenities.
See archive Community Advisories and Weekly Construction Bulletins for BMCR