A new sinkhole has opened up on the East River Esplanade, resulting in another closure.
A new sinkhole has opened up on the East River Esplanade, resulting in another closure. ( Photo: Genevieve Hartnett)

There is yet another shutdown on the East River Esplanade due to a widening sinkhole that will close a seven block stretch of the walkway.

East River Esplanade: Seven Blocks to Shut down for Repairs Due to Sinkhole
27 Apr 2026 | 11:24
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A widening sinkhole on the East River Esplanade between East 93rd Street and East 94th Street has forced a seven block stretch to be closed to pedestrians. The city found that a longstanding sinkhole has gradually widened.

The section of the esplanade was closed off with signage and fencing on April 23....

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In order to offset sky-high $150 fares planned by NJ Transit, City Council Member Shaun Abreu is pushing for a new ferry service to New Jersey during the World Cup, as are U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat (left) and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal (right). ( Photo: Stephanie Ruskay, X.com )

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