A stretch of the East River Esplanade starting at E. 93rd St. is slated to close to the public again on May 26, for extensive sinkhole repairs. It was briefly closed last month (pictured above). ( Photo: Genevieve Hartnett ) East 93rd Street Sinkhole Repair Forces Esplanade to Close Again A three block section of the East River Esplanade between E. 93rd and E. 96th St. will be closed off to the public, starting... Home 15 May 2026 | 05:41