New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the MTA, NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), New York City Department of Design & Construction (DDC), the NYPD, and other government agencies and private entities have shared the following street and bridge closures and transportation updates for The Bronx through 2026, as of Sunday, April 16.

 

Eastern Boulevard Bridge

Single-lane northbound traffic will be closed Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 10 p.m. to 6.30 a.m. the next morning through April 28. Double-lane traffic will be closed Monday to Sunday from 1 a.m. to 6.30 a.m. through April 28. These closures are necessary to facilitate repairs. At least one lane of traffic will be open at all times.

 

Hutchinson River Parkway in the vicinity of Westchester Avenue Bridge

Single-lane northbound traffic will close Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 11 p.m. to 3 p.m. the next day, and Saturdays from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. the next day. Single-lane southbound traffic will close Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning, and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. the next day.

 

Double-lane northbound traffic will close Monday to Friday from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m., Saturdays from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m., and Sundays from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Double-lane southbound traffic will close Monday to Friday from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m., Saturdays from 1 a.m. to 6.30 a.m., and Sundays from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. These closures are necessary to facilitate Westchester Avenue Bridge reconstruction and will continue through Dec. 31, 2023.

 

Shore Road Bridge over the Hutchinson River

Single-lane northbound traffic will be closed from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Single-lane traffic in both directions will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next morning. These closures are necessary to facilitate bridge maintenance and will continue through Friday, April 28, 2023. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times.

 

Park Avenue West between East 175th Street and Ittner Place

This street will be closed from Friday at 9 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m. through May 15 for water main repairs.

 

East 142nd Street between Concord Avenue and Wales Avenue

This street will be closed 24/7 through April 30 to facilitate sewer work.

 

East 147th Street between Bergen Avenue and Brook Avenue

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through April 18 to facilitate crane operation.

 

East 149th Street (Service Road) between Exterior Street and Dead End

This street will be closed 24/7 through April 18 for full roadway closure.

 

East 153rd Street between 3rd Avenue and Bergen Avenue

This street will be fully closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 31 for concrete pours and material deliveries.

 

West 167th Street between Ogden Avenue and Nelson Avenue

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through April 22 for booming and pouring operations.

 

East 172nd Street between Ward Avenue and Boynton Avenue

This street will be closed from 6 a.m. Saturdays to 9 p.m. Sundays through April 23 for crawler crane disassembly.

 

East 175th Street between Washington Avenue and Park Avenue East (NB)

This street will be closed from 9 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays through April 30 for water main, Con Ed work, girder removal, etc.

 

East 175th Street between Park Avenue East (N/B) between Park Avenue West (S/B)

This street will be closed 9 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays through April 30 for watermain/con Ed work, girder removal/erection on bridge.

 

East 175th Street Bridge over Metro North Railroad

East 175th Street, between Park Avenue and Washington Avenue, and Park Avenue northbound, between East 174th and East 176th Streets, will be closed from 9 p.m. on Friday, April 14, to 5 a.m. on Monday, April 17, to facilitate bridge rehabilitation. Local access to residents and business will be provided.

 

East 176th Street between Boston Road and Boone Avenue

This street will be closed form 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through July 1 for crane work at 1760 Avenue only.

 

East 177th Street between Grand Concourse and Morris Avenue

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through May 5 for new building construction.

 

East 196th Street between Briggs Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue

This street will be closed from 4 p.m. to 11.59 p.m. Fridays through April 15 for tele handlers for facade work and roof work.

 

East 203rd Street between Grand Concourse and Valentine Avenue

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through May 25 for concrete pumps and boom truck work on a new building.

 

East 203rd Street between Valentine Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway South

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through April 19 for excavating in a narrow street for an electrical system upgrade for a new building.

 

Summit Avenue between West 164th Street and West 165th Street

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays to facilitate crane operation.

 

Ward Avenue between East 172nd Street and Westchester Avenue

This street will be closed from 6 a.m. Saturdays to 9 p.m. Sundays through April 23 for crawler crane disassembly.

 

Boone Avenue between East 174th Street and Bend

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through July 1 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Walton Avenue between East 175th Street and Henwood Place

This street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through April 22 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Walton Avenue between Henwood Place and East 176th Street

This street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through April 22 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Walton Avenue between East 182nd Street and Anthony Baez Place (Cameron Place)

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through April 29 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Creston Street between East 197th Street and East 196th Street

This street will be closed Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 21 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Cruger Avenue between Sagamore Street and Bronxdale Avenue

This street will be closed Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 31 for the MTA contract C-35311 work zone & MPT plan MPT-6.

 

Arlington Avenue between Bend and West 259th Street

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through April 17 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Honeywell Avenue between East 180th Street and East 179th Street

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through April 17 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Park Avenue East (NB) between East 174th Street and East 175th Street

This street will be closed from 9 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays through April 30 for water main, Con Ed work, girder removal, etc.

 

Seabury Avenue between Westchester Avenue and Butler Place

This street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through April 16 for a J track replacement project for NYCT.

 

Bruckner Boulevard between 3rd Avenue and Lincoln Avenue

This street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through April 27 for new building operations.

 

Andrews Avenue South between West 176th Street and West Tremont Avenue

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April 30 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Fox Street between Home Street and Intervale Avenue

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through May 15 for concrete pumps and boom truck to work on a new building.

 

Perry Avenue between East 201st Street and East Mosholu Parkway South

This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 31 for concrete pumps and boom truck to work on a new building.

 

Major Deegan Expressway (northbound) between Exit 3 and Entrance ramp north of East 138th Street

Right-lane traffic will become an exit only lane at Exit 3 24/7, through March 3, 2025. An additional lane will be closed Fridays from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m., and Sunday nights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning to facilitate East 138th Street Bridge replacement. Full closure may occur Fridays between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. for demolition and erection of the superstructure.

 

Major Deegan Expressway (southbound) between Exit 3 and Entrance ramp south of East 138th Street

Right-lane traffic will become an exit only lane at Exit 3 24/7 through March 3, 2025. An additional lane will be closed Fridays from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m., and Sunday nights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning to facilitate East 138th Street Bridge replacement. The southbound exit ramp to the 138th Street bridge will be closed Fridays from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., Saturdays from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next morning, and Sundays from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning to facilitate water main connections.

 

Dash Place between Bend and West 242nd Street

This street will be fully closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 14 for a northbound project/concrete pumping and boom operations.

 

Waring Avenue between Olinville Avenue and White Plains Road

This street will be closed from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April 16 for mainline track repairs.

 

Mace Avenue between Olinville Avenue and White Plains Road

This street will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, and 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April 16 for mainline track repairs.

 

Lydig Avenue between Bolton Street and White Plains Road

This street will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, and 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April 16 for mainline track repairs.

 

As part of our Better Barriers pilot, we have installed low bus lane barriers on Edward L. Grant Hwy, Plimpton Ave to Nelson Ave in #theBronx. More to come at this location later this year. This pilot explores new materials to expand the #BetterBuses priority toolkit. pic.twitter.com/cNjXOfWU4r

— NYC DOT (@NYC_DOT) October 27, 2022

 

Subway Changes 

From Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 9.45 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be no 1 service between 238th Street and 242nd Street because of track maintenance. Take the Bx9 bus. The 1 service will run between 238th Street and South Ferry. Bx9 buses connect 238th Street and 242nd Street. Transfer between trains and buses at 238th Street. This midday service change is expected to recur monthly through 2023.

 

These service changes affect one or more ADA accessible stations. Travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip. For more information, click on the mta.info link in this email and read station signs.

 

Meanwhile, the MTA has advised of the following repairs on the D line which are ongoing from July 2022 through 2023.

Temporary Suspension of the Northern section of the D line Weekend Service

A temporary suspension of the northern section of the D line weekend service from 205th Street in Norwood to 161st Street is ongoing on Fridays from 11.30 p.m. through Mondays at 5 a.m. See attached notice below for more information. A free shuttle bus transports passengers to Mosholu Parkway subway station which serves the 4 line. We asked the MTA for an estimated end date but have not, as yet, received an update.

 

Please also refer to our separate story on the impact of MTA works to the D service in late February 2023, and our story on the latest updates from the MTA on the long-awaited installation of a new elevator at Mosholu Parkway subway station in Jerome Park, serving the 4 line.

 

These service changes affect one or more ADA accessible stations. Travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip. For more information, click on the mta.info link in this email and read station signs.

 

Changes to Traffic Lanes 

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is advising motorists that changes in traffic patterns along the northbound and southbound Bronx River Parkway between Gun Hill Road and Wakefield Avenue in The Bronx, began Thursday, April 13, and are continuing through approximately Dec. 31, 2023. The left travel lane will be closed along the southbound Bronx River Parkway. In addition, the northbound Bronx River Parkway will be reconfigured and reduced to two travel lanes, with one lane to the right of the construction work zone and one lane to the left.

These traffic pattern changes and lane closures are needed to facilitate work on NYSDOT’s $65 million project to replace the bridge carrying the Bronx River Parkway over the Metro North railroad tracks in The Bronx. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

 

As reported in February 2022, there are also some changes to traffic flows on Throggs Neck Bridge, while deck replacement work is being carried out, through fall of 2024. Starting Friday, Jan. 27, from 10 p.m. through Saturday morning, Jan. 28, at 5 a.m., there will be several planned intermittent full closures at Throggs Neck Bridge. Each closure will last approximately 20 minutes. Motorists should plan for additional travel time or consider using the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge as an alternate route.

In addition, NYSDOT officials said there will be some changes to traffic flow on the Major Deegan Expressway (MDE). The department advises motorists of long-term, right travel lane closures on the southbound MDE (I-87) in the vicinity of Exit 3 (East 138th Street/Madison Avenue Bridge) and on northbound MDE in the vicinity of Exit 3 (Grand Concourse/East 138th Street) in the Bronx through approximately fall of 2024.

 

Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be in place to alert motorists of these closures. Motorists are also advised that inclement weather could cause the start of these closures to be rescheduled. The closures are needed to facilitate work on NYSDOT’s $47 million project to replace the 80-year-old bridge carrying East 138th Street over the MDE.

Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

 

NYSDOT further advises motorists of changes in traffic patterns on the southbound and northbound MDE (I-87) between Exit 5 (East 161st Street/Macombs Dam Bridge) and Exit 7 (Cross Bronx Expressway/New Haven/Trenton) in The Bronx. DOT officials said these changes in traffic patterns and long-term closure are needed to facilitate work on NYSDOT’s $119 million MDE rehabilitation project, which is reconstructing the MDE in both directions between Exit 5 and Exit 7.

 

Southbound: All travel lanes will be shifted to the left of the work zone, on through approximately the end of 2022. (We await further updates from NYSDOT on this project).

 

Northbound: All travel lanes will provide access to northbound and southbound I-95 and northbound I-87. The right northbound travel lane will be shifted to Sedgwick Avenue, which will provide access to the I-95, local streets, and I-87 via local streets. This change in traffic pattern will take place through approximately the end of 2022. (We await further updates from NYSDOT on this project).

 

Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

 

Better Buses Transit & Safety Improvements 

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) began Better Buses transit and safety improvements on University Avenue from Tremont Avenue to Kingsbridge Road in The Bronx in the Fall of 2022. According to DOT, this work will improve pedestrian safety, improve bike safety and increase bus speeds. See attached flier below for more information. (We await an update on the expected end date from DOT). 

 

 

Bx25/26 Bus Stop Restorations

Both the east and westbound Bx25/26 stops on Bedford Park Blvd at Marion Avenue, initially removed under the Bronx Local Bus Network Redesign, has been restored effective immediately.

 

Gun Hill Road Bus Project

NYC Department of Transportation recently provided an update on the Gun Hill Road Bus Project. Click here for more information.

 

Speed Cameras in Effect 24/7/365

As reported, and as a reminder, since Aug. 1, 2022, tickets are being issued to drivers who breach the 25 mph citywide speed limit by exceeding the posted speed limits by more than 10 mph. Speed cameras are now in operation 24/7/365.

 

For all New Yorkers and the reasons we are out at night and on weekends. #VisionZero

Beginning today 8/1 at 10PM for the first time, NYC's 2,000 speed cameras will help keep New Yorkers safe 24/7/365.#Drive25 and always yield to pedestrians and cyclists. pic.twitter.com/Qq7XaiWGll

— NYC DOT (@NYC_DOT) August 1, 2022

Reimagine the Cross Bronx Expressway during a series of public sessions with NYC Department of Transportation and partners. See attached  flier below for more details.

As confirmed by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), NYC Department of Transportation has unveiled plans for a pair of carsharing companies (Getaround and Zipcar) to establish four carsharing sites in the local Northwest Bronx community. Each site would come with two parking spaces.

The sites they are looking to use are at:

• Cambridge Avenue between West 235th Street and West 236th Street

• Arlington Avenue between West 227th Street and West 230th Street

• Manhattan College Parkway between West 242nd Street and Manhattan College Parkway

• West 236th Street between Irwin Avenue and Tibbett Avenue

The assemblyman welcomes feedback from the community on the proposal at DinowitzJ@nyassembly.gov or on 718-796-5345.

 

Free Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities 

Free transportation is available with NYC Department of the Aging for seniors and people with disabilities living in certain community districts in the Bronx. See attached flyer for more information.

 

 

Norwood & Woodlawn Heights Replacement & Distribution of Water Mains 2nd Quarter 2023 Newsletter 

NYC Department of Design & Construction (DDC) is advising the public of a replacement and distribution of water mains and rehabilitation of sewers project taking place in Norwood and Woodlawn Heights during the 2nd quarter of 2023. See attached notices below for more information.

 

 

 

Bainbridge Avenue Project 

NYC Department of Design & Construction provided the following weekly update on the Bainbridge Avenue construction project through April 21. 

Jerome Park Reservoir & Aqueduct Rehabilitation Reconstruction Project 

NYC Department of Environmental Protection provided the following reconstruction newsletter for the Jerome Park Reservoir and Aqueduct Rehabilitation project which is ongoing through December 2026.

 

Temporary No Parking on Jerome Avenue 

DDC announced a 24-hour, temporary, no-parking rule on the east side of Jerome Avenue, between Shandler Road and East 233rd Street, starting Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. (We’re checking with DDC if this notice is still in effect.)

 

 

Temporary No Parking on East Curb of Phelan Place

Additionally, DDC has advised that there will be no parking (24/7) on a temporary basis on the east curb of Phelan Place, effective Oct. 5, 2022. See below flier for more information. (We are checking with DDC if this is still in effect.)

 

 

Temporary No Parking on Phelan Place (Billingsley Terrace & West Burnside Ave)

NYC Department of Design & Construction also announced no parking on Phelan Place, between Billingsley Terrace and West Burnside Avenue, starting Wednesday, Jan. 14, 24 hours, 7 days a week.

 

New Routing for Eastbound Bx12 SBS and Overnight Bx12 at Pelham Bay Park Station

Beginning January 8, 2023, a long-planned permanent routing change for the Bx12 SBS/Bx12 local bus service will take effect. Eastbound Bx12 SBS buses will operate via Westchester Ave through an eastbound bus only lane to a new stop at Westchester Ave/Bruckner Blvd. Overnight Bx12 Local buses that terminate at the Mall at Bay Plaza will use this routing and stop only when the Bx12 SBS is not in regular service.

 

The new stop and rerouting are expected to reduce total Bx12 SBS end-to-end travel time by 5% as well as improve reliability for all Bx12 SBS riders. Westbound service will not be affected. As part of this routing change, the eastbound stop at Amendola Pl/Westchester Ave will be removed for Bx12 SBS service but will remain for Bx12 Local service. Please see the map of the new routing for reference.

Safety Improvements re Bike Lanes on White Plains Road 

From August 2022, NYC DOT will make ongoing safety improvements on White Plains Road from East 226th Street to East 241st Street in Wakefield. The work adds protected bike lanes, shortens pedestrian crossings, improves accessibility, and upgrades corridor markings. See attached flier below for more information. We await an update from DOT as to whether this notice is still in effect. 

 

Curbside Parking & Sidewalk Access Restrictions 

There will be restrictions to curbside parking and sidewalk access for certain community districts from Oct. 4, 2021 until Summer 2023, at certain times. See attached flyer below for more details.

 

Bronx Bus Redesign 

As reported, the Bronx bus redesign plan was initiated in 2019 by New York City Transit (an agency of the MTA) and the final plan was made available here: https://new.mta.info/bronxbusredesign, while the final plan addendum (published in November 2021) was made available here. Comments from the public were submitted here: https://mta-nyc.custhelp.com/app/comments_bronxbus. On December 15, 2021, the MTA Board of Directors adopted the Bronx Local Bus Network Redesign Final Plan. The staff summary and Board proceedings are available for review by clicking on the hyperlinks provided. Earlier this year, preparations got underway to roll out the borough-wide plan, as reported. On Tuesday, June 21, the MTA formally announced the go-live date of June 26 during a press conference held at Fordham Plaza.

 

Dirt Bikes & Scooters 

NYPD reminds residents that dirt bikes are illegal. See attached flyer below. Also, if your scooter has an electric or gas motor with no vehicle ID number, then it is illegal and cannot be driven or sold. Violators could face fines and vehicles will be seized by police.

 

Motorized scooters in New York City are illegal. See below flier for more information. See also a story we published in 2022 on motorized scooters.

 

NYC Department of Transportation Art Program

Are you interested in being funded to create a public street mural? NYC’s Department of Transportation Art Program has an open call for their 2023 Asphalt Art Activation. NYC DOT Art will provide artists up to $20,000, depending on the scale of the project site, for pedestrianized spaces. Visit http://nyc.gov/…/pdf/dotart-asphalt-art-application.pdf for an application.

 

DOT officials say getting involved with NYC DOT Art’s program contributes to increased access to arts for all New Yorkers and to the civic well being of the City’s communities.

For real-time travel information, motorists should check New York State’s official traffic and travel information source, 511NY, before traveling. Call 5-1-1, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app on iTunes or Google Play.  The free service allows users to check road conditions, view traffic cameras and link to air and transit information.  The app features Drive mode, which provides audible alerts along a chosen route while a user is driving, warning them about incidents and construction.

 

This article will be updated as more information becomes available.