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Bronx Officials Unveil Construction Timeline for Major Infrastructure Projects

State and city agencies have outlined construction schedules and funding for bridge replacements, greenway segments and housing development phases supported by federal grants.

By The Bronx News Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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Construction has begun on a $64.4 million project to replace the 72-year-old Bronx River Parkway bridge over the Metro-North Railroad, with the new bridge scheduled to open in fall 2024. NYSDOT received a $150 million federal grant to build a multimodal community connector on the Cross Bronx Expressway featuring dedicated bus lanes and pedestrian/bicycle pathways, with five bridge replacements on this corridor starting in 2026.

Bronx River Parkway Bridge Replacement

State officials have announced that work is underway on the Bronx River Parkway bridge replacement. The project addresses the 72-year-old structure spanning the Metro-North Railroad. The replacement bridge is set to open in fall 2024 according to project documents from the New York State Department of Transportation.

Cross Bronx Expressway Multimodal Connector

NYSDOT secured a $150 million federal grant for a multimodal community connector along the Cross Bronx Expressway. The connector will include dedicated bus lanes along with pedestrian and bicycle pathways. Five bridge replacements along the corridor are scheduled to begin in 2026.

Grand Concourse and Harlem River Greenway Work

Phase Five of the Grand Concourse capital project covers the stretch between East Fordham Road and East 198th Street and is currently under construction after Phase Four finished in 2024. NYC DOT is developing a 7-mile Harlem River Greenway to create a continuous walking and cycling connection between Van Cortlandt Park and Randall’s Island, adding 1.1 miles of new greenway.

La Central Phase Two Construction

Construction on the $343 million Phase 2 of La Central, a mixed-income development in the Bronx set to include 420 affordable apartments and over 1,000 total units, is underway with completion expected in 2028. Officials have tied the housing phase to broader infrastructure improvements in the area.

These projects reflect coordinated efforts by state and city agencies to address aging infrastructure while adding new pedestrian and transit options. Additional details on timelines and funding allocations are available through the listed project sources.