The northern section of East River Park is closed for the next two-plus years as part of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project. This closure affects access points at Houston, Sixth, and 10th Streets, limiting recreational opportunities like running and riverside strolls. Despite the challenges, the project includes positive updates such as the reopening of the Corlears Hook Pedestrian Bridge and new facilities including six tennis courts and an amphitheater. The project aims to enhance the park's resilience against climate change by elevating its structure and rebuilding seawalls.
The northern stretch of East River Park will be off-limits for the next two-plus years due to the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, which aims to reshape it into a stormproof fortress.
The closure eliminates three East Village access points and inhibits running tracks, riverside strolls, and hangouts on grassy knolls, impacting the community's recreational activities.
While the closure brings challenges, upgrades like the reopening of the Corlears Hook Pedestrian Bridge and new amenities promise enhanced access and recreational facilities once completed.
The multi-year ESCR project involves elevating the park, rebuilding seawalls, and aims to maintain at least 42-percent of East River Park open during phased operations.
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