Special Event Construction Embargo in Midtown Manhattan
Updated: February 1, 2022
A Special Event Construction Embargo will be in effect for NYPD Police Officer Wilbert Mora’s wake and funeral starting today, affecting construction work in select areas of Midtown Manhattan.
The Department of Buildings recommends that building contractors and construction professionals in the area should refrain from any exterior building construction and construction-related deliveries during this time. Delivery and construction vehicles, such as concrete truck deliveries, heading to the area may also be disrupted.
This embargo is in effect starting Tuesday, February 1st at 12:01 AM through Wednesday, February 2nd at 11:59 PM.
NYC DOT imposes construction embargoes during significant special events, including the New York City Marathon, parades, and for the winter holiday season. During embargoes, all active permits in the affected area(s) are suspended and no new permits may be approved, unless a waiver for the work is granted by NYC DOT.
Read more about embargoes in the Street Works Manual
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A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for the NYPD PO W. Mora Wake and Funeral. 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. The embargoed dates and locations are as follows: (See map):
To apply for a waiver, please email specialevents@dot.nyc.gov. In the subject line include “event name / waiver request”. In the body of your email, please describe in detail the scope and timeline of work and attach any relevant drawings. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Special Events: (212) 839-6620.
Embargo Dates & Times:
Tuesday, February 1st 2022 (12:01 AM) – Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 (11:59 PM)
Embargoed Locations:
- Area bounded by East 34th Street on the South; East 57th Street on the North; Avenue of the Americas on the West; Madison Avenue on the East (All inclusive)
- 34th Street between Madison Avenue and FDR Drive
- East 51st Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 50th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 49thStreet between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 48th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 46th Street between Madison Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue
- East 45th Street between Madison Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue
- 5th Avenue between 57th Street and 66th Street
- East 62nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 63rd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 64th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 65th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 66th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- 65th Street Transverse between 5th Avenue and Central Park West
Read the entire notice at NYC DOT…
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