The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has informed the City of Hoboken that the anticipated Aug. 25 closure of Marin Boulevard for ongoing construction of the Rebuild by Design – Hudson River (RBDH) project’s Resist structure has been postponed. NJDEP will announce a new start date in the near future.
This phase of construction, originally scheduled to begin in July, will require the closure of Marin Boulevard/Henderson Street between 18th Street in Jersey City and Observer Highway in Hoboken, for approximately four months. During this phase of construction, the NJDEP will relocate underground utilities and install the foundation for a deployable floodgate, which once complete, will help protect Hoboken from storm surge flooding,
Traffic mitigation plans will be implemented prior to the closure. Read more about planned mitigation efforts during the Marin Boulevard closure here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/11795933/
The RBDH project is a comprehensive flood protection system designed to safeguard portions of Hoboken, Jersey City, and Weehawken against storm surge flooding. During Hurricane Sandy, this type of flooding inundated the City with over 500 million gallons of water causing more than $100 million in private property damage. The project will integrate this flood-resistant infrastructure with new community amenities. In southern Hoboken, the Resist structure will be integrated into the urban landscape taking the form of wayfinding signage, planters, seating, public art, and more. In northern Hoboken, the Resist structure will run through Harborside Park, anticipated to be completed in 2027.
NJDEP hosted a public information session about the Marin Boulevard closure and the traffic mitigation plan. A recording can be viewed on the NJDEP website at: https://dep.nj.gov/floodresilience/rebuild-by-design-hudson-river/public-meetings-construction-updates/#public-meetings-and-construction-updates
For more information about the RBDH project, go to https://dep.nj.gov/floodresilience/rebuild-by-design-hudson-river/ or contact the community liaison at 1-800-252-0219 [email protected].
For an FAQ on the project, go to www.hobokennj.gov/resources/rebuild-by-design-hudson-river-project-faq.
For weekly construction schedules in Hoboken, visit www.hobokennj.gov/construction.
