City to Widen Canal Street Sidewalks Near Lafayette Street
City officials will start widening Canal Street sidewalks near Lafayette Street this fall, a move that will affect the vendor‑filled section of the street.
GMNA New York
City officials announced a plan to widen the sidewalks on Canal Street near Lafayette Street, with construction set to begin in the fall of 2026.
The stretch of Canal Street has long hosted vendors selling goods, and the sidewalk expansion will be carried out in that area.
