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Construction Update - Closure of West 131st Street Rescheduled for January 3-4

December 30, 2025
An aerial view of Columbia's Manhattanville campus with Columbia Business School, The Square, and Studebaker Building in view, with the Hudson River and New Jersey on the west side and Upper Manhattan in the background.

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What is Happening

Due to inclement weather, the crane pick originally planned for December 27-28 has been rescheduled to January 3-4, pending necessary approvals. This work will require a full closure of West 131st Street (between Broadway and 12th Avenue) on Saturday, January 3 and Sunday, January 4 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to load materials onto the roof of the Studebaker Building. West 131st Street is anticipated to reopen on Sunday, January 4 at approximately 4:00 p.m. after the crane has been dismantled. 

Please note that all activities are subject to change based on weather and other field conditions.

 

 

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 on Saturday, January 3 and Sunday, January 4 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 on Saturday, January 3 and Sunday, January 4.
  • West 131st Street will be closed to pedestrians around the Studebaker Building (615 W. 131st Street) on Saturday, January 3 and Sunday, January 4 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.
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