News | Category: Construction Embargo

May 17, 2023 | Construction Embargo

Department of Transportation (DOT) Construction Embargoes

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) implements construction embargoes during major special events such as the New York City Marathon, parades, and the winter holiday season.

July 20, 2017 | Construction Embargo

2017 Summer Streets Construction Embargo

Here’s what you need to know about the 2017 Summer Streets Construction Embargo

November 10, 2016 | Construction Embargo, NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), Street Closure

Thanksgiving Day Parade Construction Embargo

A special event construction embargo is in effect for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade beginning 12:01 AM Tuesday, November 15 through 11:59 PM Thursday, November 24, 2016.

October 20, 2015 | Construction Embargo, NYC Department of Transportation (DOT)

2015 DOT Holiday Embargo

On November 20, 2015, the NYC Department of Transportation Holiday Construction Embargo will commence and will end on January 2, 2016. This embargo will affect roughly 90% of streets and sidewalks south of 72nd Street in Manhattan, as well as high traffic areas in other city boroughs.

July 9, 2015 | Construction Embargo, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), Street Closure, Truck Embargo

Lower Manhattan Construction and Truck Embargo

In preparation for this year’s U.S.A Women’s Soccer Ticker Tape Parade, a Department of Buildings and Department of Transportation Special Event Construction Embargo will be in effect in areas throughout Lower Manhattan. Restrictions begin at 10pm on Thursday, July 9th and remain in effect through 5pm on Friday, July 10th.

December 18, 2013 | Construction Embargo, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), NYC Department of Transportation (DOT)

2014 NFL Super Bowl XLVIII Construction Embargo

With New York set to host the Super Bowl next year, the NYC DOT has issued a construction embargo covering nearly the entire area of Manhattan from Central Park to 23rd Street, you may view the map here.

October 29, 2013 | Construction Embargo, NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), Street Closure

2013 DOT Holiday Embargo

On November 22, 2013, the NYC Department of Transportation Holiday Construction Embargo will commence and will end on January 2, 2014.

December 1, 2012 | Construction Embargo, NYC Department of Transportation (DOT)

Holidays Start Early For Construction

Have you ever wondered why New York is so quiet in the winter months? That’s because the Department of Transportation issues an annual Holiday Construction Embargo against outdoor construction in particular parts of the city.

November 28, 2012 | Building Code, Construction Embargo, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Disaster Preparedness

On behalf of KM associates, we hope that you and your families have made it through Hurricane Sandy safely. The storm has caused widespread damage. If you were affected by the hurricane, you may need to repair your building immediately.