A red car crosses a flooded road, with other vehicles lined up behind it. The road is partially submerged, flanked by tall grass and trees. Overcast sky and power lines are visible in the background.

Waterfront

Raise Shorelines: Travis Avenue

Location: Staten Island

Project Status: Ongoing

Travis Avenue will be closed between Victory Boulevard and Mulberry Avenue for approximately 15 to 18 months starting in April 2025.

The Raise Shorelines initiative is a critical part of NYC’s five-borough coastal defense program to protect neighborhoods from the impacts of climate change.

NYCEDC, on behalf of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ), is managing the Raise Shorelines portfolio to address vulnerability of NYC shorelines and protect coastal communities from projected 2050 sea-level rise.

Travis Avenue, Staten Island

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Travis Avenue, due to its location in a wetland, experiences significant flooding and some of the highest rates of flooding in Staten Island. By 2050, water levels could rise between 32 and 38 inches, resulting in high-tide flooding twice a day. To avoid future disruptions caused by increased flooding events, the section of Travis Avenue in Staten Island between Victory Boulevard and Mulberry Avenue was selected for the Raised Shorelines Initiative. The road raising will prevent erosion and mitigate daily tidal flooding from sea-level rise by increasing the height of coastal edges.

Roadway Closure

Aerial view of a road map showing a red line for road closure on Travis Ave. Yellow arrows indicate the detour route via Victory Blvd, Mulberry Ave, and Richmond Ave through a residential area.

Travis Avenue will be redirected along Victory Boulevard and Richmond Avenue. Emergency lanes will be constructed for emergency services.

Construction on the roadway will require the closure of Travis Ave between Victory Boulevard and Mulberry Avenue for approximately 15 to 18 months starting in April 2025. Ongoing traffic will be detoured on to Victory Boulevard and Richmond Avenue during this time.