Project Overview

The Lexington Avenue Corridor is a Vision Zero* project, that aims to improve the pedestrian network in the area by increasing safety and providing equitable mobility for all users. It entails the design and construction of seven curb and sidewalk extensions along the east side of Lexington Avenue between East 41st and East 48th Streets, on the blocks surrounding Grand Central Terminal. The other major component of this project is the replacement of underground water utility lines on Lexington Avenue within the project area.

*Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.

A Project Information Card can be found in the Documents section to the right (link downloads a PDF).

Upcoming Work​

  • A temporary storage area will be installed on the East Side of Lexington Avenue between East 47th and East 45th Street, beginning 03/12/2024. 

  • There will be a night-time one-lane closure on Lexington Avenue from East 49th Street to East 45th Street and Intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 41st Street. Beginning On Monday, 3/11/24, from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM for approximately 4 weeks.

  •  A temporary one-lane closure for vehicular traffic is confirmed for Friday night, 03/08/24, through Saturday morning, 03/09/24, from 09:00 p.m. to 05:00 a.m. for Lexington Avenue between East 46th Street and East 45th Street.

  • A temporary one-lane closure for vehicular traffic is confirmed for Wednesday night,  03/06/24, through Thursday morning, 03/07/24, from 09:00 p.m. to 07:00 a.m for the following locations:  Lexington Avenue between East 47th and 45th Street, Lexington Avenue and E. 41st Street. 

  • The project team will be on site for field sampling operations on Monday night, 03/04/24, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM starting from the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 49th Street.