What Are Those Big Cranes & Barges In East River Close To Roosevelt Island Buildings Asks Resident?

The Roosevelt Island Twitterverse asked today about the big barges and cranes that have been in place for about the last week:

Here are @EDCNYC barges & big cranes in E.R. next to R.I. bldg. #NYPD @FDNY @Rooseveltisland @NYCferry Why are they here? Unsafe eyesores. pic.twitter.com/p2KsxpMSCf

— AJB Communications (@ajbcomms) August 29, 2017

Why are there now 2 @EDCNYC barges & big cranes in E. River next to RI apt bldg? Dangerous eyesores. #NYPD @FDNY @RooseveltIsland @NYCferry

— AJB Communications (@ajbcomms) August 29, 2017

And the answer is:

Finishing touches on the new RI landing. The barges and cranes will be removed shortly.

— NYC Ferry (@NYCferry) August 29, 2017