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2026 Progress Updates

Progress Update, Week of January 5th, 2026

During the week of January 5, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) continued RTA 2 Bulkhead Support System installation operations.

Bulkhead installation continued near Bush Street. Installed sheet piles were cut to grade.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 6th Street Turning Basin. Tiebacks were installed.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 7th Street Turning Basin. Underpinning of upland structures continued.

Bulkhead installation continued near 9th Street. Tiebacks were installed. Grout was placed.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

Tieback installation near 9th street.
Underpinning activities at the 7th Street Turning Basin.

Progress Update, Week of January 12th, 2026

During the week of January 12, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) continued RTA 2 Bulkhead Support System installation operations.

Bulkhead installation continued near Bush Street. Installed sheet piles were cut to grade.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 6th Street Turning Basin. Tiebacks were installed.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 7th Street Turning Basin. Underpinning of upland structures continued.

Bulkhead installation continued near 9th Street. Preparations were made for upcoming formwork.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

Tieback installation at the 7th Street Turning Basin.
Bulkhead installation near 9th Street.

Progress Update, Week of January 19th, 2026

During the week of January 19, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) continued RTA 2 Bulkhead Support System installation operations.

Bulkhead installation continued near Bush Street. Installed sheet piles were cut to grade.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 6th Street Turning Basin. Tiebacks were installed. Grout was placed.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 7th Street Turning Basin. Underpinning of upland structures continued.

Bulkhead installation continued near 9th Street. Preparations were made for upcoming formwork.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

Tieback installation at the 6th Street Turning Basin.
Underpinning at the 7th Street Turning Basin.

Progress Update, Week of January 26th, 2026

During the week of January 26, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) continued RTA 2 Bulkhead Support System installation operations.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 6th Street Turning Basin. Tiebacks were installed. Grout was placed.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 7th Street Turning Basin. Underpinning of upland structures continued.

Bulkhead installation continued near 9th Street. Preparations were made for upcoming formwork.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

Underpinning at the 7th Street Turning Basin.
Continued underpinning at the 7th Street Turning Basin.

Progress Update, Week of February 2nd, 2026

During the week of February 2, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) continued RTA 2 Bulkhead Support System installation operations.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 6th Street Turning Basin. Tiebacks were installed. Grout was placed.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 7th Street Turning Basin. Underpinning of upland structures continued.

Bulkhead installation continued near 9th Street. Preparations were made for upcoming formwork.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

Tieback installation at the 6th Street Turning Basin.
Underpinning at the 7th Street Turning Basin.

Progress Update, Week of February 9th, 2026

During the week of February 9, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) continued RTA 2 Bulkhead Support System installation operations.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 6th Street Turning Basin. Tiebacks were installed. Grout was placed.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 7th Street Turning Basin. Underpinning of upland structures continued. Sheet piles were cut to grade.

Bulkhead installation continued near 9th Street. Preparations were made for upcoming formwork.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

Sheet pile cutting at the 6th Street Turning Basin.
Formwork preparations near 9th Street Turning Basin.

Progress Update, Week of February 16th, 2026

During the week of February 16, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) continued RTA 2 Bulkhead Support System installation operations.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 6th Street Turning Basin. Tiebacks were installed. Grout was placed.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 7th Street Turning Basin. Underpinning of upland structures continued. Sheet piles were installed.

Bulkhead installation continued near 9th Street. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM) was placed.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

Sheet pile installation at the 7th Street Turning Basin.
Continued sheet pile installation at the 7th Street Turning Basin.

Progress Update, Week of February 23rd, 2026

During the week of February 23, the Gowanus Remediation Team (GRT) continued RTA 2 Bulkhead Support System installation operations.

Crews conducted snow removal at all active work zones.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 6th Street Turning Basin. Tiebacks were installed. Grout was placed.

Bulkhead installation continued at the 7th Street Turning Basin. Sheet piles were installed. Installed sheets were backfilled.

Bulkhead installation continued near Bush Street. Obstructions were removed. Sheet piles were installed.

Photos of construction activities are provided below.

Snow removal in progress.
Obstruction removal near Bush St.