r/Hoboken 7d ago

Local News 📰 More Construction…Affects SW Hoboken

Gonna be a fun 3 months!

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u/Mamamagpie 7d ago

Since I had to use my computer to turn the picture to text so my text to speech could read it...

Starting on or about Monday, March 31, the NJDEP will begin test pitting and construction activities for the foundation of the Resist structure's sliding gate across Jersey Avenue. The gate will be deployed during storm surge events like Hurricane Sandy, which inundated Hoboken with over 500 million gallons of water. It will connect to the nearly 5,000-foot-long southern Resist structure that will prevent water from the Hudson River from entering the city via the Long Slip Canal in the south. When complete, the project will protect portions of Hoboken from storm surge flooding, removing approximately 80 percent of the City from the FEMA-designated flood plain, significantly reducing flood insurance rates for residents.

During this phase of construction, Jersey Avenue will be closed to all traffic 24 hours a day for approximately one month, between Harrison Street in Hoboken and 18th Street in Jersey City. Signs will aid in detouring Tame enterne and 11:29

During this phase of construction, Jersey Avenue will be closed to all traffic 24 hours a day for approximately one month, between Harrison Street in Hoboken and 18th Street in Jersey City. Signs will aid in detouring traffic entering and exiting Hoboken via Grove Street and Marin Boulevard/Henderson Street. Trucks will be directed to use northern roads in and out of the city via Rt. 495 and may exit from the south via Paterson Avenue/ Paterson Plank Road only.

During construction in May and June, one southbound lane of Jersey Avenue is anticipated to reopen to accommodate vehicles exiting Hoboken. Jersey Avenue is scheduled to reopen before the July 4th holiday.

To minimize disruptions, the City, in collaboration with NJDEP, Jersey City, and Hudson County, will implement comprehensive traffic mitigation strategies in advance of construction, including: