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Thursday, May 1, 2025 – RIOC ON THE ROAD TO IMPROVE ROADS AND OPEN FACILITIES

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REPAIRS COMING TO

BUMPY MAIN STREET,

TEMPORARILY

TIME FOR MORE VISITORS TO


USE SPORTSPARK*

TIME FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
AT FIREFIGHTERS’ FIELD

Dear Roosevelt Island Community,

Starting Monday, May 5, RIOC will begin performing necessary maintenance work on Main Street between 510 Main Street and 580 Main Street. This work will temporarily impact traffic and parking in the area, and is expected to last through Wednesday, May 14.

What to Know

RIOC will be addressing persistent problem areas along Main Street where the road surface has become uneven and hazardous. We will be removing sections of z-brick and replacing them with a new asphalt surface that is safer for both motorists and pedestrians.

Although this work is not part of the major Roadways Project currently underway, it is an important interim step needed to improve traffic safety.

Work hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Impacts to Parking

There will be NO PARKING for ANY vehicles, including those with placards, between 501 Main Street and 571 Main Street, from Monday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 14.

This restriction allows for the creation of two temporary lanes in the southbound lane to accommodate traffic during construction. Motorists who typically park in this area are encouraged to use Motorgate Garage during this period.

Impacts to Traffic

During construction, the northbound lane of Main Street between 510 and 580 Main Street will be closed. The southbound lane will be temporarily converted into two-way traffic using the cleared parking lane.

Flaggers and Public Safety Department (PSD) officers will be on-site to monitor and assist with traffic and pedestrian safety.

Impacts to Pedestrians

As part of this work, the crosswalk at Good Shepherd Chapel will be replaced. The current z-brick crosswalk will be removed and replaced with a level asphalt surface for improved safety.

During this time, the crosswalk will be periodically closed to pedestrians. However, the sidewalks along the work route will remain open and accessible.

If the full scope of work is completed ahead of schedule, RIOC will reopen the northbound lane and restore parking as soon as possible.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

– RIOC Maintenance

PUBLIC BATHROOMS

ARE AVAILABLE

AT

This is just a sample of facilities available from one vendor. There are a multitude of stryles, sizes and colors available. Below is website:
 https://lbfoster.com/infrastructure/precast-concrete-buildings/restroom-buildings

CREDITS

JUDITH BERDY
RIOC
LB FOSTER

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