The Importance of Work Zone Awareness
National Work Zone Awareness Week is timed for one week at the start of the construction season each April. Its message resonates year round as men and women work diligently 365 days, seven days a week to maintain the city’s infrastructure.
The Replacement of the Willis Ave. Bridge
In 2010, the New York City Department of Transportation completed the replacement of the Willis Avenue Bridge. First constructed in 1901, the Willis Avenue Bridge carries over 70,000 vehicles each day and is part of the route of the New York City Marathon.
The Life Cycle of a NYC Sidewalk
Sidewalks are New York City’s pedestrian arteries, providing safe space for residents and visitors alike to reach their destination. Each day, more than eight million people travel across more than 12 thousand miles of sidewalk throughout the five boroughs.
Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair
The New York City Department of Transportation oversees sidewalk maintenance in the five boroughs. Safety is the agency’s top priority, and sidewalks safety is a crucial part of that mission.
