City Of Hoboken Reopens Hudson River Waterfront Walkway And New Multi-Use Path Ahead Of Spring

The City of Hoboken has reopened a key section of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and a temporary multi-use path along Sinatra Drive, restoring public access to one of the city’s most popular waterfront routes ahead of the spring season.

The temporary multi-use path, located on the east side of Sinatra Drive, is designed to accommodate pedestrians, runners and cyclists traveling along Hoboken’s waterfront corridor from approximately Fifth Street to Sinatra Drive North. The reopening follows months of construction to replace the aging Sinatra Drive bulkhead, which had limited public access during the project.

Several improvements were completed along the corridor, including restoration of pavers along the promenade, ADA accessibility upgrades and new footings for the future installation of 37 pedestrian lights. The project also included new benches, railings, drinking water fountains and life-saving flotation devices.

“Our waterfront is one of Hoboken’s greatest public assets, and reopening this section of the walkway means residents and visitors can once again enjoy the area safely and comfortably,” said Mayor Emily B. Jabbour in a statement.

The reopening follows completion of the Waterfront Reconstruction Project, which stabilized and replaced approximately 777 linear feet of aging bulkhead infrastructure after a sinkhole formed along Sinatra Drive in 2024. The bulkhead, originally constructed of wood in the early 1900s, supports a critical section of the waterfront walkway and the adjacent roadway.

Following the sinkhole, the city closed the area and conducted inspections that included surface and underwater evaluations, as well as subsurface testing. Officials determined that deterioration of the seawall, erosion at its base and voids behind the structure had compromised its stability.

The city worked with engineering firm Colliers Engineering & Design and contractor Simpson & Brown to replace the bulkhead and restore the structural integrity of the waterfront corridor.

Contractors are expected to return in the coming weeks to install permanent lighting and complete final work along the waterfront walkway by the end of April.

Sinatra Drive remains open to northbound vehicular traffic only.