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 began in early December 2008, including Con Ed utility work. 
• Maiden Lane from William to Pearl: Reconstruction and utility work continues through spring 2010 in multiple segments.
• Liberty Street from Nassau to William: Final sidewalk work will be performed upon removal of the scaffold on the south side, appx. December 2009

TRAFFIC ALERT: Maiden Lane is currently westbound-only; eastbound traffic is diverted to John via William Street.

WORK NOTICE: Starting Oct. 19, 2009, Con Edison steam crews to work overnight (midnight to 7 a.m.) to expedite work on Maiden Lane from Pearl to Gold St.  Noise at the work site will be limited.

Daily Activities

*Last updated November 13th, 2009

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2009 (NO WORK)

DAY: Work Shift Is From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2009 (NO WORK)

DAY: Work Shift Is From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

MONDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2009

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

Operation #1 No work
Location: Liberty St.
From: Nassau St. – William St.

Operation #2 Substantially completed (No work)
Location: Pearl St.
From: John St. – Fulton St.

Operation #3 Drilling and Grouting operations
Location: Louise Nevelson Plaza
From: Liberty St. from William St. –Gold St.

Operation #4 Sidewalk and vault modification on north side
Location: Maiden Lane
From: Pearl St. – Water St.

Operation #5 Install road base, utility relocation continues
Location: Maiden Lane
From: Pearl St –Gold St. /Intersection

Operation #6 Utility relocation, road base curb and sidewalk
Location: Liberty Street
From: Gold St. - William St

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2009

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

Operation #1 No work
Location: Liberty St.
From: Nassau St. – William St.

Operation #2 Substantially completed (No work)
Location: Pearl St.
From: John St. – Fulton St.

Operation #3 Drilling and grouting operations
Location: Louise Nevelson Plaza
From: Liberty St. from William St. –Gold St.

Operation #4 Sidewalk and vault modification on north side
Location: Maiden Lane
From: Pearl St. – Water St.

Operation #5 Install road base, utility relocation continues
Location: Maiden Lane
From: Pearl St –Gold St. /Intersection

Operation #6 Utility relocation, road base curb and sidewalk
Location: Maiden Lane
From: Gold St. - William St.

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Maiden Lane Early Morning Work
Maiden Lane between Pearl and Gold Streets
12:00 AM -7:00 AM Monday, October 19, 2009

On Monday, October 19, 2009 early morning work will be conducted by Con Edison steam crews from 12:00Am – 7:00Am on Maiden lane between Pearl and Gold Streets. This is utility work that is necessary to expedite the overall project schedule. The New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) is committed to ensuring that the noise levels are in compliance with the NYCDEP Noise Code.  

TRAFFIC IMPACTS: 

• Travel lane will be maintained.
• Due to nature of the work there will be equipment moving in this area. Please drive with caution.
• Entry to Parking lots and loading docks will be maintained and/or coordinated as needed.

PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS:

• Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your patience while we rebuild Manhattan’s infrastructure.

The DDC Continues Work on Liberty Street

The New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) is managing a capital construction project along Liberty Street between Nassau and Gold Streets, Maiden Lane between William and Water Streets and Pearl Street between Fulton and John Streets. In addition, the Louise Nevelson Plaza will be reconstructed.

 
WORK COMPLETED AS OF August 2009

Below is a list of work locations and activities that have been completed to date:

Location 1: Liberty Street (Nassau Street–William Street):

• Final road paving

Location 2: Pearl Street (Fulton Street- John Street):

• Final road paving

Location 3: Louise Nevelson Plaza:

• Excavation of the sub-grade of the plaza.
• Installation of the artwork piece “Rainbow conversations” on the fencing surrounding Plaza.

WORK SCHEDULED for September- October 2009:

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

Location 1: Liberty Street (Nassau Street–William Street):

• Begin sidewalk replacement

Location 2: Pearl Street (Fulton Street- John Street):

• Install street lighting.

Location 3: Louise Nevelson Plaza:

• Begin filling with grout.

Location 4: Maiden Lane (Water Street – Gold Street):

• Complete sidewalk on the south side and move to north side between Water and Pearl Streets
• Relocate existing utilities
• Shift to north side and begin excavation between Pearl and Gold Streets

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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