Construction Update - Closure of West 131st Street on January 10-11 and January 17-18

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What is Happening

During the weekends of January 10-11 and January 17-18, West 131st Street (between Broadway and 12th Avenue) is anticipated to be fully closed to vehicular traffic between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., weather permitting and pending necessary approvals. This street closure is required to set up a crane to load materials onto the roof of the Studebaker Building. West 131st Street is anticipated to reopen on Sunday, January 11 and Sunday, January 18 at approximately 4:00 p.m. after the crane has been dismantled. 

Please note that this work is subject to rescheduling pending the weather and receipt of all required permits

What to Expect

• Regular work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in accordance with all necessary permits.
• West 131st Street (between Broadway and 12th Avenue) is anticipated to be fully closed to vehicular traffic during the weekends of January 10-11 and January 17-18 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Parking in front of the Studebaker Building (615 W. 131st Street) will not be available during the weekends of January 10-11 and January 17-18.
• West 131st Street will be closed to pedestrians around the Studebaker Building (615 W. 131st Street) during the weekends of January 10-11 and January 17-18 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please use 130th or 132nd Streets for pedestrian access.
• Expect noise and other impacts typically associated with construction projects.