The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) recently released new renderings of the design options for the replacement or rehabilitation of five bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx.
The project will replace or rehabilitate bridges built between 1947 and 1958 that are located between Boston Road and Rosedale Avenue. The bridges have suffered significant deterioration and have reached the end of their service lives. The expressway carries approximately 150,000 vehicles daily.
“These newly released renderings provide the community with a unique perspective of what is possible when reimaging the future of the Cross Bronx Expressway, including connectivity for both cyclists and pedestrians,” Marie Therese Dominguez, NYSDOT commissioner, said “The State Department of Transportation continues to be mindful of the needs of the community as we progress this important project to address the safety of these critical bridges, while improving connectivity including walking and biking along this vital transportation corridor.”
Several design options were considered to accommodate traffic during construction and provide multimodal connectivity. Four options were dismissed based on public feedback.
NYSDOT expects to complete the project’s environmental assessment this fall. A public comment period and public hearings will follow the assessment’s release.