Liberty St. reconstruction began August 2008

The contract also will include Maiden Lane from William to Water Streets; Louise Nevelson Plaza at William and Liberty Streets; and Pearl Street from Fulton to John Streets.

For this Liberty Street project, city crews will excavate, update utilities, and restore the roadway. Together with the Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center, the DDC also will host periodic community stakeholder meetings.

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Summary

Work is active at:

• Louise Nevelson Plaza (at Liberty and William): Reconstruction is expected to be complete by appx. Oct. 2010.
• Maiden Lane from William to Pearl: Final paving in late July 2010.
• Liberty Street from Nassau to William: Final sidewalk work outside the Chase tower will be performed upon removal of the scaffold on the south side of Liberty Street.

Daily Activities

*Last updated August 27, 2010

SATURDAY AUGUST 28, 2010

DAY: Work Shift is From 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Operation #1 Re-installation of 1 sculpture
Location: Louise Nevelson Plaza
From: Liberty St. from William St. –Gold St.

SUNDAY AUGUST 29, 2010   (NO WORK)

DAY: Work Shift is From 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

MONDAY AUGUST 30, 2010

DAY: Work Shift is From 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Operation #1 Restoration of sculpture A. Complete installation of granite pavers
Location: Louise Nevelson Plaza
From: Liberty St. from William St. –Gold St.

TUESDAY AUGUST 31, 2010

DAY: Work Shift is From 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Operation #1 Restoration of sculpture A. Complete installation of granite pavers
Location: Louise Nevelson Plaza
From: Liberty St. from William St. –Gold St.

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William – Gold streets

No Thru-Traffic

8:00 AM-3:00 PM Saturday, August 28,2010

On Saturday August 28, 2010 from 8:00AM – 3:00 PM Liberty Street will be closed to through-traffic between William and Gold streets. The traffic restrictions are necessary for the crane operation to re install the newly restored Louise Nevelson Sculptures. The following are the traffic and pedestrian impacts:

Traffic Impacts:

• No Thru traffic
• Curbside parking will be eliminated during construction activities on either side of the street within the project limits.
• Garage access will be maintained
• Pedestrian access will be maintained at all time.

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 WORK ON LIBERTY STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
PASSES 60 PERCENT MARK

The New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) continues to manage the Liberty Street capital construction project. The project limits include Liberty Street between Nassau and Gold Streets, Maiden Lane between William and Water Streets and Pearl Street between Fulton and John Streets. In addition, Louise Nevelson Plaza is being reconstructed and sculptures restored.

WORK SCHEDULED: July–August , 2010:

Below is a list of work locations and activities to be completed: 

 Louise Nevelson Plaza:

• Install electric and plumbing lines
• Complete granite paver installation
• Complete restoration and reinstallation of sculptures

 Maiden Lane (William– Water Streets):

• Complete final paving.

 Liberty St. (Nassau – William Streets):

• Install new curb and sidewalks on south side
• Final paving
• Install new street lighting throughout project

Contact Info

For more information on the Liberty Street reconstruction project, please call community liaison Kisha Dasent at (212) 693-0295 or call 311. Stakeholders can submit questions or subscribe to email updates at FLD_HWMWTCA6C@verizon.net.

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