March 3, 2026
The East Broadway retaining wall replacement project in Port Jefferson started February 6, closing the road between Grant Street and Cliff Road weekdays. This upgrade replaces 100 linear feet of old wall with 150 linear feet of stronger steel sheet pile for better safety.
With recent winter storms hitting Long Island hard, the Village of Port Jefferson kicked off its critical East Broadway Retaining Wall Remediation Project on February 6 to boost public safety along this busy stretch.
The project targets the north side of East Broadway between Grant Street and Cliff Road. A Village Engineer inspection found the old 2-foot-high concrete block wall needed fixing for infrastructure stability. Crews from Bove Industries are removing 100 linear feet of the failing wall, regrading slopes, and installing 150 linear feet of new 4-foot-high steel sheet pile wall with concrete facing. This upgrade protects residents, drivers, and nearby homes from erosion risks in this coastal village of about 8,590 people.
East Broadway closes to through traffic weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. between Grant Street and Cliff Road, with eastbound local access when safe. Detours route drivers via High Street, Thompson Street, and Belle Terre Road. High Street Extension residents north of Thompson Street lose on-street parking during work hours for emergency access. The job should wrap in 4 to 6 weeks, weather permitting.
This work follows a January 14 Board of Trustees session highlighting the need to address structural issues. Businesses like those near Cliff Road and residents should plan alternate routes. Port Jefferson's spot in hardiness zone 8b sees 33.50 inches of annual rain, making slope stability key. The Village thanks everyone for patience during this safety push.
Stay updated on Port Jefferson projects—check LI Daily for more local development news and tips to navigate changes. For broader context on how Long Island communities are tackling infrastructure challenges, see coverage of Long Island's $60 million road repair campaign and how New York State Department of Transportation funding supports local projects like this one.
