As part of its plan to improve and update downtown's infrastructure, the city Department of Design and Construction (DDC) launched the capital reconstruction of Peck Slip in July 2011. The work will rebuild the wide cobblestone street between Water and South Streets, replacing the water main and other vital utilities, including electric, gas, steam, sewer, and telecommunications, and rebuilding the roadway, curbs and sidewalks. The restoration will repave the Seaport landmark-district street with granite cobblestone, install pedestrian ramps at corner crosswalks, and replace traffic signals and lightpoles.

Work began at the northwest corner of Peck Slip and Pearl Street, and will progress south and eastward. Crews also are rebuilding Beekman Street from South to Front.

The entire reconstruction project is expected to take four and a half years, through approximately winter 2016. Together with the Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center, the DDC also will host periodic community stakeholder meetings.

Following the street reconstruction, the city Department of Parks & Recreation will build the new Peck Slip Park in the median between South and Water Streets. The parks design will complement the South Street Seaport districts maritime history with several features evocative of the original Pearl Street water line and tall-ship docking at the site two centuries ago.

To view the city DDCs Peck Slip Reconstruction PDF presentation from July 2011, click here.

Click here for a tour of the rebuilding projects taking place in Lower Manhattan.

Locate this project on the Interactive Streetwork Map.

Daily Activities

This page was last updated on May 16, 2012

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WORK SHIFT IS FROM 7:00AM TO 3:30 PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

MAY 14, - MAY 18, 2012

Operation #1 Cobblestone joint curing
Location #1 South Peck Slip between South & Front Streets

Operation #2 Cobblestone installation
Location #2 South Peck Slip between Front & Water Streets

Operation #3 Mass excavations
Location #3 Water Street between Beekman & Peck Slip

Operation #4 Installation of Con-Ed ducts
Location #4 Water Street between Beekman & Peck Slip

Operation #5 Con-Ed manhole installation
Location #5 Water Street between Beekman & Peck Slip

Operation #6 Installation of Con-Ed cooling chamber
Location #6 Water Street between Beekman & Peck Slip

Operation #7 Con-Edison utility work
Location #7 Water Street between Peck Slip & Dover

**Contractor is scheduled to work this Saturday, May 12, on Water Street between Beekman and Peck Slip.

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RECONSTRUCTION NEWSLETTER

PROGRESSION OF WORK ON PECK SLIP
PROJECT STATUS
There are four active construction sites:
• Peck Slip between South and Front Streets (South side)
• Peck Slip between Front and Water Streets (South side)
• Water street between Beekman and Peck Slip
• Water street between Peck Slip and Dover

WORK COMPLETED
The following operations occurred in March and April:
South Peck Slip: South to Front Street:
• Utility work completed
• catch basin installed
• Two street lights replaced
• Sidewalk and curbs completed
• Cobblestone joint curing
South Peck Slip: Front to Water Street:
• Continuing road base and utility work
Half of Water Street: From Beekman to Peck Slip:
• Utility work completed
• Sidewalks completed
• Road base completed
• Concrete curbs completed
• Cobblestones installed

UPCOMING WORK: MAY-JUNE 2012
• South Peck Slip between South and Front Streets: Contractor nearing completion of new cobblestones and final restoration.
• South Peck Slip between Front and Water Streets: Contractor continuing sidewalks and cobblestone installation
• Water Street between Beekman and Peck Slip: (South side) contractor nearing completion of new cobblestone installation. (North side) contractor continuing with excavations and utility upgrades.
• Water Street between Peck Slip and Dover: Con-Edison test pits for gas main work.
• Beekman Street: South to Front: New Cobblestone and final restoration will not begin until all work is completed on Water Street.

COMMUNITY IMPACTS:
Please note pedestrian access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Construction equipment is in use so please use caution at intersections.

NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION
Construction Newsletters will be distributed in the area under
Construction and at key Locations including:
• Best Western Seaport Inn
• Community Board 1
• Downtown Alliance
• Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center
Project updates are also available through the NYCDDC website at www.nyc.gov/buildnyc.

FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT THE DDC AND ITS PURPOSE, PLEASE GO TO: WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/NEWYORKCITYDDC
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COMMUNITY ADVISORY NOTICE

STREET CLOSURE ON SOUTH SIDE OF PECK SLIP
FROM WATER STREET TO FRONT STREET
Beginning on/after Monday, April 16, 2012, and continuing for approximately (8) eight weeks, the New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) will close the South Side of Peck Slip between Water and Front Street to begin reconstruction work. This work operation will provide reconstruction of Con-Edison facilities, new cobblestone street pavement, installation of granite curbs and concrete sidewalks.

COMMUNITY IMPACTS:
• Water and utility service interruptions are not anticipated during this work.
• Parking will be prohibited on the South Side of Peck Slip between Front and Water Street 24/7. “No Parking” signs will be posted in affected areas. (Please check signs daily/regularly).
• South Peck Slip Traffic: See attached Map
• Access along the sidewalks to buildings, businesses and fire hydrant will be maintained at all times.
• Deliveries and/or garbage collection will be coordinated as needed. CCL will be in contact with those affected shortly.
DDC is committed to maintaining a work site that is safe and clean. However, dust, noise and heavy equipment are intrusive but common elements of construction and we ask for your patience and cooperation during the project.

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COMMUNITY ADVISORY NOTICE

NO PARKING/NO STANDING ON WATER STREET
FROM PECK SLIP TO DOVER STREET

Beginning on or after Tuesday, April 17, and continuing for approximately four months, contractor will begin activities for Con-Edison gas main work.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:
• Con-Edison gas main/utility work.

COMMUNITY IMPACTS:
The following are temporary impacts while work is being performed during the hours 7AM- 7PM:
• There will be “No Standing”/ “No Parking” on the east side of Water Street between Peck Slip and Dover Street.
• One-way traffic lane on Water Street from Peck Slip to Dover will be maintained.
• Flag person will facilitate local vehicles that need access in/out of Water Street where work is taking place.
• Access along the sidewalks to buildings and businesses will be maintained at all times.
• Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
• Upon completion of the work day, normal parking will be restored.

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COMMUNITY ADVISORY NOTICE

WEEKEND STREET CLOSURES
Water Street between Peck Slip and Dover
SATURDAY/SUNDAY WORK SCHEDULE: FROM MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER, 2012
Beginning Saturday, March 31, 2012 and continuing through October 2012, contractor is scheduled to work on weekends, on an as needed basis, to perform Con-Edison gas main and specialty work. In order to perform these duties contractor will need to maintain a full street closure on Water Street from Peck Slip to Dover. Periodically, these activities may be performed during the weekdays. Contractor will then maintain one- lane of traffic.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Con-Edison gas main/utility work/Specialty work

COMMUNITY IMPACTS:
The following are temporary impacts while work is being performed:

• Weekend Full street closure: No through traffic on Water Street from Peck Slip to Dover Streets; Vehicular traffic should use adjacent streets.
• Weekdays: Periodic lane closures on Water Street from Peck Slip to Dover; one-lane of traffic will be maintained.
• Local driveway access will be maintained.
• Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times
• Flag person will facilitate local vehicles that need access in/out of Water Street (from Peck Slip to Dover) during weekend work.
• Upon completion of the work day, normal traffic pattern will be restored.
• Construction hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm with possible extended work hours.

***We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your patience while we rebuild New York City’s infrastructure.
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COMMUNITY ADVISORY NOTICE

STREET CLOSURE ON WATER STREET
RECONSTRUCTION WORK BEGINS IN NEW AREA
(Water Street between Beekman and Peck Slip)

Beginning on/about Monday, January 30, 2012, and continuing for approximately (12) twelve months, the New York City Department of Design + Construction (NYCDDC) will begin work activities on Water Street between Beekman and Peck Slip. This work operation will require a street closure. During the first phase of this work the south half of Water Street will be closed to through traffic and parking during work hours. However, after 4pm the street will be plated and opened to vehicles. (However, No Parking will be in effect 24/7).
During the second phase, this work will require the street to be completely closed to parking and vehicular traffic 24/7. In addition there will be water service interruptions while the new distribution water main pipe is laid. Advance notice will be provided for all water service interruptions.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:
The contractor will first set up Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) protective construction barriers which will allow motorists and pedestrians to safely circumvent construction activity. This will facilitate mass excavation for various construction activities that will include, but not be limited to, upgrading utilities, installing water-main, sewer and catch basins as well as new curbs, sidewalks and a new cobblestone street surface.

COMMUNITY IMPACTS:
• Parking will be prohibited on Water Street between Beekman and Peck Slip 24/7 during this work.
○ “NO PARKING” signs will be posted in affected areas. (Please check signs daily/regularly)
• Water Street detour: See attached Map
• During first phase of this work, Water Street will be plated and reopened to traffic at 4:00PM each day.
• During second phase of this work, Water Street will be completely closed to vehicular traffic.
• Access along the sidewalks to buildings and businesses will be maintained at all times.
• Deliveries and/or garbage collection will be coordinated as needed. CCL will be in contact with those affected shortly.
DDC is committed to maintaining a work site that is safe and clean. However, dust, noise and heavy equipment are intrusive but common elements of construction and we ask for your patience and cooperation during the project.

Contact Info

For more information on the Peck Slip DDC reconstruction project, please contact community liaison Amelia Ramos at peckslipccl@gmail.com, or by calling (212) 233-7184 or 311. Stakeholders also are welcome to subscribe to regular email updates about the project. The city project number is HWM1159.

Frequently Asked Questions

The DDC is working with the city Department of Transportation to maintain vehicular and pedestrian access throughout the Peck Slip reconstruction project. Walkways and building access will be maintained at all times, though parking lanes will be closed as needed for crews to work in the roadway. Periodic roadway closures will be necessary at times, with advance community notification. Signs, variable-message boards, and traffic enforcement agents will help direct traffic throughout the project.

Click here for answers to commonly asked construction questions.

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