UPDATE:

I posted this petition on the see click fix ticket for this issue and we got a detailed response from Althea in the Engineering Dept, she said:

First I am going to consolidate all of the issues and concerns that have been expressed in these 7 request dating from 3/13/25 to 7/22/25. In this way, we can make sure that everything is addressed and you don't just receive a response that only answers some of the issues. I know there were probably many more that were closed out over the span of last years, but I believe the below captures the current conditions and needs: If I have missed anything or you have more questions< feel free to speak up! Your voices and concern for your neighborhood is deeply appreciated. Duration & Stagnation • Construction started in December 2024 and has remained inactive for 8+ months. • No visible work progress since the initial water/sewer main construction. • Residents report being told “weather permitting” multiple times over many months without follow-up action. Pedestrian Accessibility Issues • Crosswalks blocked by cones and metal plates for months. • No ADA-compliant alternative routes or signage provided. • Hazardous for wheelchairs, strollers, elderly, and disabled residents. • Some cones and barriers completely obstruct sidewalks, forcing people to cross in mid-intersections. Safety Hazards • Metal road plates are dangerously slippery when wet. • Cones are smashed, knocked over, or missing altogether. • Lack of bollards or enforcement leads to illegal parking near corners, impairing visibility for drivers and pedestrians. • Crosswalk striping is completely faded or covered, leading to near-misses with fast-moving cars. Cleanliness & Aesthetic Concerns • Site described as “filthy,” “filled with debris,” and “abandoned-looking.” • Residents have expressed exhaustion over repeatedly cleaning up garbage and debris themselves. • Some cones still display date tags from December 2024, visually reinforcing lack of progress. Vehicle Damage & Road Quality • Roads on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Streets between Brunswick and Merseles/Colgate are uneven, full of potholes, and were never properly repaved after excavation. • Cars are forced to crawl at 2–5 mph to avoid damage. FINALLY: While there have been calls for transparency and public updates on the project's status and timeline: • Requests to install bollards, restripe crosswalks, repave roads, and restore accessibility have all gone unanswered or unresolved. • Residents feel ignored despite submitting multiple tickets, photos, and follow-ups. Intersections & Streets Affected • 2nd & Brunswick St (core construction site & hazards persist on both corners) • 1st & Brunswick St (crosswalk completely unmarked) • Along Brunswick St (metal plates & blocked sidewalks) • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Streets from Brunswick to Colgate/Merseles There is no excuse for not getting you all of the above way before now. What I can tell you is that finishing this site has been a major priority for the engineers who have not been able to stop and give updates due to the complexity and constantly changing nature of this project. Justin and will next give you the full update and we will note where we do not have an update yet. We also promise to make sure all involved at the JCMUA and Infrastructure get these updates so they know what has been conveyed thus far and what will still need to be addressed. From my side, I what to make sure that this doesn't get all beautifully updated and then become a raceway! I totally get where you are coming from. Let's make sure this is a community involved solution. 

The very long pause in this project is due to an unexpected sewer pipe intersecting with the 36" water main. While there is no contamination, these pipes should never be intersecting. The water mains in this area were laid first, in the 1890s to early 1900s. This was very unexpected and only revealed after the project started. Of course this will greatly add to the cost, but more important is all the modeling that the engineers had to do to make sure they would move the pipes that would solve the issue, but not create any additional problems in the future. In addition, there are issues like turning off the watermain could cause drops in pressure that could affect the larger surrounding buildings. The goal is to either find a work around or make sure the shut off is limited to the the smallest time frame possible and perhaps done at a time of day when the fewest people would be needing/using water. The engineers believe that they have arrived at a solution and will need to have their board pass it. Once this is approved as the best way forward, we are lucky that all of the parts are readily available to be purchased. Right now my estimate is 2-4 months for completion if all goes well. Once they are ready to pave, our team at Traffic Engineering will let them know what they must implement as far as striping and tracking calming to make sure the community is safe. This is a very general response. I will go over the issues raised in the previous posts in more detail with the engineers and provide you with updates as the project moves along. I do see that it looks like there could be some simple yet important things done in the mean time.

I live and own a home in The Village, Jersey City. Over the years, I've seen my beloved neighborhood go through various changes, but nothing quite like what we're experiencing now. Our once charming and quiet community is now plagued by unfinished street paving and a barely accessible crosswalk left over from a sewer project completed last year. These streets are beyond inconvenient—they're dangerous.

Residents like myself often find it challenging to drive on our roads without crawling at 2 mph, dodging potholes and uneven patches. It's not just frustrating; it's also unsafe, particularly for families with young children and elderly residents. Proper street maintenance isn't just an aesthetic concern; it's a matter of public safety.

The unfinished crosswalk on a very busy street only adds to our distress. This crosswalk is crucial for pedestrians, especially for residents who rely on it daily to reach schools, shops, and parks. Its current state makes it barely accessible, putting pedestrians at risk every time they attempt to navigate across.

Ensuring safe and well-maintained streets and crosswalks is a fundamental responsibility of our local government. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, well-maintained roadways directly correlate with reduced accidents and enhanced neighborhood safety.

It’s high time our community receives the attention and resources it deserves. We urge the Jersey City Council to prioritize our infrastructure by completing the pending street paving and crosswalk repairs as soon as possible. These tasks were due last year, and further delays are simply unacceptable.  This issue has been left lingering since Fall 2024.

Join me in calling on the Jersey City Council to take immediate action to restore safety and order to our beloved neighborhood. Sign this petition to demand the completion of street paving and crosswalk repairs in The Village, Jersey City.