May 17, 2023

Department of Transportation (DOT) Construction Embargoes

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Construction Embargo

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. These embargoes entail the suspension of all active permits within the designated area (s), and no new permits can be approved unless a waiver is granted by the NYC DOT. Please note that the upcoming events in May 2023 may have an impact on DOT permits issued in the following locations:  Dance ParadeA Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Dance Parade. During this time frame, only emergency work may be performed provided an emergency number is received from the New York City Department of Transportation. Any non-emergency permits issued prior to the date of this notice are hereby suspended for the dates and locations indicated below. Utility cover openings are also restricted unless an emergency authorization number has been obtained from the Department of Transportation. There will be strict enforcement of this embargo and violators are subject to be summonsed. (See map):Embargo Dates & Times:Thursday, May 18th (12:01am) 2023 – Saturday, May 20th (11:59pm) 2023Embargoed Locations:Formation:

  • 18th Street between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue
  • 19th Street between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue

Route:

  • 6th Avenue between 8th Street and 18th Street
  • 8th Street between 6th Avenue and 3rd Avenue
  • Astor Place between 4th Avenue and 3rd Avenue
  • St. Marks Place between 3rd Avenue/Astor Place and Avenue A
  • Avenue A between 8th Street and 10th Street

Dispersal:

  • Avenue A between 10th Street and 12th Street
  • 10th Street between Avenue A and Avenue B
  • 7th Street between Avenue A and Avenue B

RBC Brooklyn Half MarathonA Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon. During this time frame, only emergency work may be performed provided an emergency number is received from the New York City Department of Transportation. Any non-emergency permits issued prior to the date of this notice are hereby suspended for the dates and locations indicated below. Utility cover openings are also restricted unless an emergency authorization number has been obtained from the Department of Transportation. There will be strict enforcement of this embargo and violators are subject to be summonsed. (See map):Embargo Dates & Times:Thursday, May 18th (12:01am) 2023 – Saturday, May 20th (11:59pm) 2023Embargoed Locations:Route:

  • Eastern Parkway between Grand Army Plaza and Bedford Avenue
  • Washington Avenue between Eastern Parkway and Empire Boulevard
  • Empire Boulevard between Washington Avenue and Flatbush Avenue
  • Flatbush Avenue between Empire Boulevard and Grand Army Plaza
  • Grand Army Plaza (Entire Circle)
  • Ocean Avenue between Flatbush Avenue and Parkside Avenue
  • Parkside Avenue between Ocean Avenue and Park Circle
  • West Lake Drive between East Drive and South Lake Drive
  • South Lake Drive between West Lake Drive and East Lake Drive
  • East Lake Drive between South Lake Drive and East Drive
  • West Drive between East Drive and West Lake Drive
  • Park Circle between South Lake Drive and Ocean Parkway Entrance Ramp
  • Ocean Parkway between Ocean Parkway Entrance Ramp and Surf Avenue
  • Surf Avenue between Ocean Parkway and West 10th Street
  • West 10th Street between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk

Miscellaneous:

  • Surf Avenue between West 10th Street and West 20th Street
  • Stillwell Avenue between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk
  • West 12th Street between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk
  • West 15th Street between Surf Avenue and Boardwalk

Ninth Avenue Food FestivalA Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the Ninth Avenue Food Festival. During this time frame, only emergency work may be performed provided an emergency number is received from the New York City Department of Transportation. Any non-emergency permits issued prior to the date of this notice are hereby suspended for the dates and locations indicated below. Utility cover openings are also restricted unless an emergency authorization number has been obtained from the Department of Transportation. There will be strict enforcement of this embargo and violators are subject to be summonsed. (See map):Embargo Dates & Times:Friday, May 19th (12:01am) 2023 – Sunday, May 21st (11:59pm) 2023Embargoed Locations:Festival:

  • 9th Avenue between West 42nd Street and West 57th Street

Miscellaneous:

  • West 45th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue
  • West 48th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue
  • West 50th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue
  • West 53rd Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue
  • West 54th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue

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