With work taking place in three phases, the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and contractor Tully Construction are making every effort to keep work sites as clean and quiet as possible while minimizing service interruptions and maintaining commercial and residential access.

Summary

The three phases of the Houston Street Reconstruction Project are

• Phase I -- West Street to Avenue of the Americas (through winter 2006)
• Phase II -- Avenue of the Americas to Broadway (through fall 2007)
• Phase III -- Broadway to Bowery (August 2007 through appx. fall 2008)

(Please note: All durations are anticipated and subject to change.)

PROJECT IMPACT

• Street Access - Pedestrian Access will be maintained at all times.
• Vehicular Access may need to be temporarily restricted, generally during work hours.
• Signs will be posted informing residents of necessary street closures and/or limited access.
• Parking may be temporarily restricted where necessary to allow construction to proceed. Signs will be posted indicating the temporary restrictions. Please be aware, parking tickets may be issued.
• Driveway Access may be temporarily restricted in order to perform certain work.
• Public Transportation - Some bus stops and/or bus routes may be moved or changed during the course of this construction. Signs and directions will be posted showing the new stops and/or routes.
• Dust, noise and heavy equipment are intrusive but common elements of construction. Crews are working to minimize the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
• Saw Cutting of the roadway is the first step to any infrastructure construction activity.
• Steel Plates are a common element of construction and can be noisy at times but are maintained on a daily basis.

Daily Activities

Here’s a closer look at the latest work on the project, as reported by the New York City Department of Design and Construction: 

*Last updated October 6, 2008

Day Work:  Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pm

• E. Houston St. between Elizabeth St. and Mott St. (north side)
  Road base
• Intersection of W. Houston St. and Hudson St.
  Road base
• W. Houston St. between 6^th Ave. and Hudson St.
  Street lighting, traffic signals, sidewalk (north side)
• W. Houston St. from Broadway to Mercer St.
  Excavation for 36” bypass

Night Work:  Mon-Fri 10:00pm-6:00am

• Intersection of E. Houston St. and Broadway:
  20” water main

Contact Info

To sign up for email updates on the Houston Street Reconstruction Project, visit www.outreachny.com. For more information or to speak with the project’s community construction liaison, Karen Flores, call (212) 337-3594 or 311, or email hwm738@verizon.net. A monthly newsletter and project-overview brochure also are available.

The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Field Office for the project is located at 230 West Houston Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014.

Frequently Asked Questions

The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has assigned a community construction liaison (CCL) to work as an extension of DDC’s office of Community Outreach and Notification. The CCL is available on site to directly address the community’s concerns and can also be reached by telephone at (212) 337-3594.

Additionally, the city is making every effort to minimize dust, noise, and service interruptions (such as sanitation pick up, water, and other utilities) and will provide at least one day’s advance notice to the community when such interruptions are necessary. Site safety, ADA accessibility, traffic and parking enforcement, rodent abatement, and building access are also a priority for project crews.

Community notification, on-street flaggers, temporary ramps and roadway restorations, noise-reducing measures, and low-emission equipment will be used throughout the project, along with worksite and detour signs and bus-stop relocation notices.

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