Broadway Streetscape Project

  • May 20, 2022

  • The curb is finished from Hudson Ave to Cedar Hill Ave. The concrete sidewalk has been removed from Maura's Kitchen to Cedar Hill Ave. New sidewalk is expected to be poured on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 , weather permitting. Asphalt repairs will be made during the week of May 23, 2022. The contract will finish the east side of the street and then will break until after the Memorial Day holiday. After May 31, 2022 work will start on the west side of the street heading north to Depew Ave.

  • May 16, 2022

    5/16:     Finish excavation and prep for new sidewalk  Maura’s Kitchen to Hudson Ave. No concrete due to pending weather. Continue with work at Vault 66 (Business is closed 5/16 – 5/17)

    5/17:     Pour sidewalk Maura’s Kitchen to Hudson Ave. Begin to remove asphalt in front of curb from Maura's Kitchen to Cedar Hill Ave. Continue with work at Vault 66; pour structural slab (Business is closed 5/16 – 5/17)

    5/18:     Begin excavation Maura’s Kitchen to Cedar Hill Ave. Finish concrete pours Maura’s Kitchen to Hudson Ave. 

    5/19 – 5/20: Continue excavation and new curb installation Maura’s Kitchen to Cedar Hill Ave. 


    May 13, 2022

    Work continues on South Broadway between Hudson Ave and Maura's Kitchen. New curbs have been formed and the sidewalk excavated. Concrete is expected to be poured on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The work will progress in front of Maura's Kitchen south to Cedar Hill Ave next week. Vault work on the west side of the street will continue next week. 

    May 6, 2022

    Weather today is preventing the paving of the gutter in front of the library. This will be done next week.The sidewalk and parking will be accessible over the weekend, with safety cones to prevent accidents in the unpaved gutter.
    • Vault work at 73 S. Broadway has been completed, no further work there until the sidewalk gets poured.
    • Monday, 5/9, A-Tech will begin excavation of the curb from Hudson Avenue to Maura’s Restaurant.
    • Monday, 5/9, A-Tech will begin work on the vault in front of Pizza Bistro – owner has been notified. Access will be maintained to the businesses. 
    • Once curb is excavated, work can begin excavating sidewalk (takes about a week and a half) and then when that is complete moving on to pouring new sidewalk cement, and then paving the gutter line that was removed as part of the curb excavation.
    • The full process of the new sidewalk construction can take a couple of weeks, and can be impacted by weather and cement suppliers.
    • In the meantime, work will progress in the vaults on the west side of S. Broadway, one by one.
    • Village staff is meeting with contractors and inspectors daily for updates and conducts a full project review every other week.
    • Village staff is meeting with ACADA street fair organizers to fine-tune plans for accommodating vendors on Sunday, 5/15. 
    • This update is published on the village website. If you would like to be added to an email list to receive updates via email, please email Annmarie Tlsty annmarietlsty@nyack-ny.gov
    • As always, we appreciate your patience and cooperation with this large project!
  • May 5, 2022

  • The concrete sidewalk between Depew Ave and Hudson Ave (east side) is scheduled for a concrete pour today. This will complete that first section of the project and sidewalks will be fully open by tomorrow in that area. The next phase of the project will occur between Hudson Ave and Maura's Restaurant - approximately half the block. Saw cutting will occur on Friday, May 6, 2022 for curb and sidewalk sections. Demolition of this area is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 9. 2022. Sidewalks are expected to be fully open for the weekend. There will be parking restrictions on the east side during the construction.  Thank you for your patience and cooperation!!
    May 1, 2022
    Work continues on South Broadway. Concrete sidewalk is expected to be poured on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from Depew Ave to Hudson Ave. Updates will be posted daily.
    April 26, 2022
    CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN!!! Currently, the contractor is working on demolition of the sidewalk between Depew Ave and Hudson Ave on the east side of the road. There is work underway on a underground vault at 73 S. Broadway. This is necessary to rebuild a new sidewalk. There are a number of vaults under South Broadway that will need to be structurally reinforced before the sidewalk work can move forward.
    Monday 4/26 - Staging equipment & saw cutting into pavement between Depew Ave & Hudson Ave.
    Tuesday 4/27 - Demolition of curb in work zone
    Wednesday 4/28 - Forms constructed for curbing
    Thursday 4/29 -Continued demolition of sidewalks, work at 73 S. Broadway vault
    Friday 4/30 - Demolition of sidewalks
    Work is expected to last 1-2 weeks in this area. Check back for updates!
    April 22, 2022
    CONSTRUCTION WILL START ON MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022!! The work on the vaults will be delayed a few days, so in an effort to get the project moving quickly through the area, the contractor will start work on Monday, April 25, 2022 on sidewalks and curbs. Thank you for your cooperation and patience with this project!!
    Monday, April 25, 2022: Survey and mobilization will begin on South Broadway and Depew Ave. No parking restrictions necessary.
    Tuesday, April 26, 2022: Demolition will begin  on the east side of the street - both corners on the east side of Depew Ave and South Broadway.  The contractor will maintain access to all properties during construction. Parking restrictions will be posted in advance. 
    April 20, 2022
    Updates to the start of sidewalk construction on South Broadway:  Construction work will begin at 73 S. Broadway on Monday, April 25, 2022. This work is to prepare the underground property (vaulted area) for the new sidewalk. The work consists of vault reinforcement and the vault will be accessed from inside the building. Once the vault is stabilized (2-5 working days) construction will then start on the sidewalks beginning at South Broadway and Depew Ave. The construction work will begin on the east side of the street - both corners on the east side of Depew Ave and South Broadway. The project will work south to Cedar Hill Ave and then circle back on the west side of the street. Each block is expected to take 1 -2 weeks.
    Parking Authority will post any parking restrictions in the area in advance of the work.
    The contractor will maintain access to all properties during construction. Updates will be posted frequently, please check back for more information.
    April 14, 2022
    Survey work will begin next week, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in the South Broadway area. This work will have no impact on parking. Construction work is scheduled to begin the week of April 25, 2022. The work will begin at South Broadway and Depew Ave - on the east side of the street - both corners on the east side of Depew Ave and South Broadway. Parking Authority will post any parking restrictions in the area in advance of the work. The contractor will maintain access to all properties during construction.
    March 28, 2022
    The sidewalk reconstruction project will tentatively resume the week of April 18, 2022. The contractor will begin construction at the corner of Depew Ave, on the east side of South Broadway. The work will continue south until Cedar Hill Ave, and then resume on the west side of the street from Cedar Hill Ave heading north on S. Broadway to Depew Ave. A number of vaults have been identified and will need to be prepared for the sidewalk construction. The contractor may have a "vault" crew working separately from the sidewalk crews to prepare these vaults so that the project can move quickly through any vaulted areas. This work is located in the basement areas of specific buildings and will not impede the use of the sidewalks above the vaults. Additionally, the contractor will make every attempt to minimize the impact to parking. Any questions - please contact Village Administrator, Andy Stewart, at 845-358-3581.
    February 10, 2022
    The Village of Nyack will be holding a ZOOM workshop tonight – there is a link on the website – www/nyack-ny.gov/calendar. The meeting starts at 6:30pm. The Engineers will be on the meeting to discuss changes in the project. Work is expected to resume by mid to late March 2022. Spring construction will start between Cedar Hill Avenue and Depew Ave. The contractor will be working one block at a time and will coordinate closely with businesses and residents to maintain access at all times.
    Everyone is welcome to join the Zoom call this evening to hear more details. Questions and concerns welcomed.
    If your building has a vault (cellar) underneath the sidewalk – please notify the Village Administrators office as soon as possible!!  Any questions, please contact: Jim Politi, Interim Village Administrator
    February 1, 2022:
    The Broadway Streetscape & Sidewalk project will be resuming construction in early spring 2022 on South Broadway between Cedar Hill Avenue and Depew Avenue. The contractor will be working closely with residents and businesses to maintain access at all times. A construction schedule will be available in the coming weeks. This information will be distributed by flyers and updated on the the village website, www.nyack-ny.gov. If your building has a basement stairwell from the sidewalk or a vault or storage area under the sidewalk, please reach out to the Village Administrator’s office as soon as possible.  A site visit by the engineers will need to be scheduled ASAP. 
    November 22. 2021:
    Sidewalk work has finished for the season. The contractor will be working closely with the engineers over the winter months to review all plans and prepare for Spring 2022 restart. 
    Any questions, please contact the Village Administrator's office at 845-358-3581.

  • November 17, 2021: 
    Work resumes today on the North Broadway sidewalk between High Ave and First Ave today. DOT approved changes to reduce the slope of the sidewalk, yet maintain an ADA compliant sidewalk. Concrete will be poured on Thursday, November 18, 2021. No other sidewalk work will take place over the winter months. Work will resume as early in the spring as the weather allows. Thank you to all our residents at  Victoria Mews, who have been very patient and cooperative during this process.  

    November 12, 2021: 
    The median island on North Broadway has been removed at the discretion of the Village Board. A redesigned "bump-out" crosswalk will be constructed in this area in the Spring 2022. At this time we are waiting for DOT approval on the redesign of this area. Updates will be posted as they become available.  The sidewalk on N. Broadway between High Avenue and First Avenue is also being redesigned to address the slope, we expect to have construction resume the week of November 15, 2021. 
    Statement from the Mayor and Village Board: 
    Over the past few weeks we have been experiencing some inexcusable issues with the engineering firm and aspects related to the Broadway Streetscape Project.  We have been and will continue to pursue every option available to ensure these issues are remedied and that potential issues are identified and remediated before any future work proceeds. 
    This has been a frustrating process from the very beginning of this project. We still see the possibilities of a wonderful upgrade for Broadway.  Another in a series of upgrades that makes our village pedestrian friendly and safe.  More details on the Broadway Streetscape 

    October 29, 2021: Unfortunately the sidewalk project has hit a setback.  The partially constructed sidewalk along North Broadway between First Ave and High Ave will have to be demolished and rebuilt.  The original design was engineered to comply with DOT regulations for a five foot wide walkway, however, it resulted in an unacceptable slope past the walking path to the curb. We have ordered the contractors to stop work while the Village works with engineers and the DOT on a remedy.  The contractors will be back on site this week to rebuild the sidewalk.

    Update on the median island on North Broadway:  The Village Board decided on October 28, 2021 to remove the median island. It will be replaced with "bump-outs" on the west and east side of the North Broadway in addition to a crosswalk. The contractor will be back on site beginning November 1, 2021 to demolish the island. Reconstruction of this area will be scheduled for Spring 2022. 

    October 22, 2021: Sidewalk demo and prep work continues on N. Broadway between High Ave and First Ave. The crosswalk on North Broadway between Fourth Ave and Fifth Ave is under review and work is expected to resume next week. The contractor expects to finish the current work zones this fall. The project is expected take approximately a year to complete. We will update the schedule and post progress reports weekly while the construction is active. Expect a full shut down for winter months. 

    October 15, 2021: 
     On Monday, October 18, 2021, construction will begin on the sidewalk reconstruction project on the block of N. Broadway between First Ave and High Ave. Here’s what to expect when construction starts: 
    DELAYS HAVE PUSHED THE CONTRACTOR START DATE TO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021
    TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

    • Tuesday, 10/18: Contractor will be on site staging for traffic and signage
    • Wednesday, 10/19: Demolition will begin on corners and curbs
    • Thursday, 10/21: Prep for Sidewalks & Ramps 
    • Friday, 10/22: Concrete Pour for Sidewalks and Ramps 
    • Parking will be restricted on the block between First Avenue and High Avenue – work is only on the west side of the street. However, parking will be restricted on the east side so that traffic flow can be maintained.  
    • The handicap spots will be relocated to the east side of the street on N. Broadway between First Ave and Second Ave 
    • Construction hours are Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm – work may not last the entire time, but it will occur between these hours only. Work is expected to last about a week at this location. 
    • Access to all entrances will be maintained during the project – except for when the concrete is poured – and we will give you as much notice as possible. 
    • Any questions, please contact the Village Administrator, James Slaughter at 845-358-3581 
    • The plans are available on the website under “Broadway Streetscape Project” or feel free to stop by Village Hall and ask to see the Village Administrator.  
    • The week of October 12, 2021
      Construction will move to North Broadway from First Ave to High Ave starting later in the week. Work will be on the WEST SIDE of the street only.  Work will move south on the west side of the street until Burd Street and then loop back on the east side of the road weather permitting. 

    This work consists of a reconstructed sidewalk to meet ADA compliance. The contractor will be working on one block at a time and work is expected to last about a week on each block. Access may be limited when the new concrete is poured. Advance notice will be given.  If your building has a vault (cellar) underneath the sidewalk – please notify the Village Administrators office as soon as possible!! 845-358-3581 or administrator@nyack-ny.gov
    October 6, 2021
     The Broadway Streetscape Project has started.  Currently, the contractor is working on a crosswalk near the intersection of North Broadway and Fifth Avenue. 
    September 21, 2021
    Construction for the Nyack TAP: New Connectivities for Nyack Project is planned to begin the week of October 4, 2021. Work will begin at the north end of the project at North Broadway and Fifth Ave and progress south. In general, construction will be limited to one side of the street at a time, and for a length of no more than 3 blocks, to limit impacts to the traveling public. Parking restrictions will be posted in advance of the work. Pedestrian access will be maintained to the greatest extent practicable.
    The first stage of the work includes construction of a new island constructed in the center of North Broadway, between Fourth Ave and Fifth Ave. New ADA compliant sidewalks, ramps, and curbs will also be constructed at this location on both sides of North Broadway. Once the work is completed in the first work zone, the next area of construction will begin at First Avenue & Broadway, west side of the street and continue south until Burd Street. This first stage of the work is scheduled to be completed by mid November 2021, weather dependent. Once the work begins, the website will be updated on a daily basis with more details.  
    September 2, 2021
    The Broadway Streetscape project held it's pre-construction meeting with the DOT, Village staff, A-Tech Concrete and Hudson Valley Engineering on September 2, 2021. The contractor expects to begin work by the end of September of early October. Work will begin at the intersection of 5th Ave and North Broadway for an enhanced crosswalk. The next phase of construction will be between Burd Street and First Ave. More details will be posted as soon as available and the Village will hold a pre-construction meeting for all interested parties.  
    July 26, 2021
    The Broadway Streetscape project was awarded to A-Tech Concrete at a special meeting of the Village Board on Monday, July 19, 2021.  NYS DOT is currently reviewing the award. 
    June 4, 2021
    The Broadway Streetscape final project plans are out to bid and bids will be opened on July 2, 2021 at 11:30am at Village Hall.  
    May 4, 2021
    The Broadway Streetscape project plans are currently under review by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) for final approval to go out for re-bidding.  As noted below, the updated plans and specifications reflect the changes that were made to keep the project within the budgeted amount of the grant funding.  
    It is anticipated that the NYS DOT will give approval to re-bid the project in June of 2021.
    December 9, 2020
    The Village Board will discuss the Broadway Streetscape Project at the December 10, 2020, Work Session beginning at 7pm.  Please see the zoom access on the Village website  under meetings and agendas to join with any questions or concerns.  
    December 2020 Broadway Streetscape Project Update
    The Broadway Streetscape Improvement Project will be rebid in early 2021. The first round of bids received last spring were double the allotted budget.  McLaren Engineering, along with committee members and Village staff, worked to revise the original plans to fit the budget while still including streetscape and pedestrian safety improvements.
    How savings was achieved:
    • Sidewalks: New concrete sidewalks – and not exposed stone aggregate as in the original plan. All intersections with have ADA design from Cedar Hill Avenue to First Avenue.  Several sections of sidewalks which are in good condition and will not be replaced. 
    • Lighting: LED lighting will be installed using the current light pole fixtures and replacing the existing "cobra" lights with new luminaires. Using the existing light poles and improving the fixtures rather than installing new ornamental light poles will reduce the overall project cost by over $700,000.00                                
    • Crosswalks at bump out locations: will be painted with 8” wide white lines as required by DOT standards. Bump outs, which serve the dual purpose of improving pedestrian safety and create traffic calming, will be implemented at intersections based on the original design.
    • Landscaping and storm water mitigation: Selected tree pits and rain gardens will be included from the original design. However, final landscaping will be addressed separately. 
    • Budgeting:
      McLaren's construction estimate for this work is $2,171,000. This represents the total DOT + Village Funding Match for the construction of the project. The lowest of the three bids received last spring was just short of $5 million.  The Village Board rejected these bids and has approved rebidding of the project.

    • Next steps & anticipated time-line:
    • VB approval (Dec 2020)
    • DOT review and approval (Jan-Feb 2021)
    • RFP (March)
    • Received bids, award contract (April-May)
    • Ground breaking (June 2021)


    •  August 14, 2020

    The Village of Nyack will be seeking a second round of bids for its downtown Broadway Streetscape project. The Village Board of Trustees rejected all bids previously received at their Thursday, August 13th, 2020 meeting, as all proposals came in higher than the allocated local match and NYS Department of Transportation grant funding.
    A new RFP will be issued in the Fall 2020 with construction planned for the Summer of 2021 for improvements designed to enhance the appearance of North and South Broadway and South Franklin Street. The Village Board is also reviewing the possibility of implementing several pedestrian-focused sites of the plan that do not rely on state aid this fall.
     All bids for the Broadway Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) are currently under review by the Village of Nyack and McLaren Engineering.  Bids were opened on Jun 17, 2020 at 11:30 AM. 

    The Village of Nyack is undertaking a project to develop planned streetscape pedestrian, transit and bicycle pathway improvements along Broadway through the New York’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for the reconstruction of sidewalks, pedestrian improvements, and bicycling improvements on the entire length of North and South Broadway from the municipal line at the Village of Upper Nyack to the municipal line at Village of South Nyack.
    The project will include bus shelters, concrete sidewalks, curbing, handicapped ramps, benches, street trees and bike racks. There will be an emphasis on sustainability in the design of the streetscape. The scope of the Project also includes an evaluation of the existing bike route on South Franklin Street, Artopee Way, Cedar Street, and Church Street. The Project will receive input from the business owners, residents, Village Board members and other stakeholders through the Steering Committee and Public Workshops.
    As of April 29, 2020 the Village of Nyack has received final approval on the construction plans from the NYSDOT.  The project has gone out to bid on May 15, 2020 and responses are due back and scheduled to be opened on June 17, 2020 at 11:30am.
    The goals and objectives for the project are as follows:
    • Provide pedestrian friendly and safe sidewalks and crossings
    • Enhancement of the business corridor
    • “Center piecing” of the major intersections
    • Softening of the streetscape to a more aesthetically pleasing with uniform features, providing sustainable features as applicable, and where possible improve rainwater runoff treatment and conveyance.
    • Evaluate and provide or enhance the existing benches, landscaping, bus shelters
    • Provide additional accommodations for bicyclists
    • Increased traffic flow with parking considerations