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Construction Update - Closure of West 131st Street the Weekends of December 20-21 and December 27-28

December 15, 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

During the weekends of December 20-21 and December 27-28, 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. 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, December 21 and Sunday, December 28 at 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. on Saturday and Sunday in accordance with all necessary permits.
  • West 131st Street will be fully closed to vehicular traffic on December 20-21 and December 27-28 between 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 December 20-21 and December 27-28.
  • West 131st Street will be closed to pedestrians around the Studebaker Building (615 W. 131st Street) on December 20-21 and December 27-28 between 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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