DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE

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 Barkha R. Patel, AICP Director

The Department of Infrastructure was created in May 2022 by the City of Jersey City. The Department is responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of the City’s critical public infrastructure, including streets, transit, parks, public spaces, municipal buildings and other public facilities.

The Department Director oversees the Divisions of Architecture, Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, and Sustainability, and the Office of Innovation.



 





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Applications for Permits

*Note: Effective October 1, 2022, the Department of Infrastructure has instituted a new process for permit application requests. In an effort to streamline the permit application process and better manage the volume of construction work taking place in and on the City's right-of-way, the Department of Infrastructure and the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority are initiating monthly Utility Coordination Meetings.

Utility companies, contractors for private developments, and any other entity seeking permits for work that is considered to be of high impact by the Traffic Engineer will be required to present their proposed work to the City at these monthly meetings prior to being issued any approvals or permits. Once your application is received, the Division of Traffic Engineering will review and contact the applicants that will be required to present at the next monthly Utility Coordination Meeting. The meetings are held at 10:30 a.m. on the last Thursday of every month. Low impact permit requests will continue to be reviewed by the Division of Traffic Engineering on a daily basis and will not require presentations at the monthly coordination meetings.

The Division of Traffic Engineering requests that applications be submitted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the requested work start date to ensure adequate time for review and coordination.

All applicants must fill out the applications in full. Only fully completed applications will be accepted. All incomplete applications will result in delay of review and approvals.

A work zone traffic control plan/traffic management plan must be provided for all proposed sidewalk and roadway closures. Please note that all requested street closures must start no earlier than 9AM, with the exception of emergencies, in an effort to allow the morning commuting traffic to travel unimpeded. In the case of an emergency, the Division of Traffic Engineering will require the submission of a formal memorandum describing the emergency and the necessity of the work. This Division may revoke a permit at any time. Jersey City Department of Public Safety may end work for emergencies.

Please contact the permit coordination team at [email protected] or at 201-547-4470 with any questions.

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  • phone201-547-4727

  • Director, Barkha R Patel, AICP
    13-15 Linden Ave. East
    Jersey City NJ 07305

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