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NYC Directs Resources to Bridge Replacements and Greenway Projects in Bronx

NYC DOT and state partners are directing resources toward bridge replacements, roadway rehabilitation and greenway construction in specific Bronx neighborhoods.

By The Bronx News Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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NYC Directs Resources to Bridge Replacements and Greenway Projects in Bronx — Photo by Ken Lund / flickr (by-sa)

Construction has begun on a $64.4 million project to replace the 72-year-old Bronx River Parkway bridge over the Metro-North Railroad in Wakefield and Woodlawn Heights. The new bridge is scheduled to have a 75-year service life. This work forms part of a broader set of infrastructure decisions managed by city agencies to address aging crossings and improve connections across the borough.

Bronx River Parkway Bridge Replacement

The project targets the bridge in Wakefield and Woodlawn Heights. NYC DOT is overseeing the replacement to extend the structure's operational period. Work is already underway and follows standard capital planning processes that sequence design, funding and construction phases.

Grand Concourse and Harlem River Greenway Segments

Phase Five of the Grand Concourse capital project between East Fordham Road and East 198th Street is now in construction after Phase Four finished in 2024. NYC DOT is also building over 7 miles of safe cycling connections for the Harlem River Greenway. New segments are planned along Bailey Avenue, Depot Place and Bruckner Boulevard to form a continuous corridor from Van Cortlandt Park to Randall’s Island.

Hunts Point and Cross Bronx Expressway Initiatives

The $1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project continues toward a fall 2025 completion date. Phase Two of the Bruckner Expressway and Bruckner Boulevard rehabilitation is expected to finish ahead of schedule and under budget. Separately, a $150 million federal grant supports transformation of the Cross Bronx Expressway through a multimodal community connector that will include dedicated bus lanes and pedestrian and bicycle pathways. Rehabilitation or replacement of five Cross Bronx Expressway bridges is set to begin in 2026.

These projects reflect ongoing allocation of city, state and federal resources to specific locations and corridors. Completion timelines for several phases remain tied to current construction schedules and budget performance.