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 Friday, March 3.

 

Bridge & Tunnel Closures

Broadway Bridge over the Harlem River

Single-lane Manhattan-bound traffic will be closed Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Single-lane Bronx-bound traffic and adjacent sidewalk will be closed Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and double-lane traffic will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At least one lane of traffic and one sidewalk will be accessible at all times and at least one sidewalk will remain open at all times. These closures are to facilitate electrical work through March 10, 2023.

 

Madison Avenue Bridge over Harlem River

Single-lane traffic in one of two directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 31, 2023, to facilitate bridge renovation. One lane of traffic in each direction will remain open at all times. Both sidewalks will remain open to pedestrians.

 

Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (RFK Bridge)

Single-lane traffic in each direction will be closed Monday to Friday from 10.30 p.m. to 5 a.m. next morning, Saturday from midnight to 6.30 a.m., and Sunday from midnight to 11 a.m. on the FDR Drive/Harlem River Drive (HRD) in the vicinity of the RFK Bridge. Also, the Willis Avenue ramp from the FDR Drive/HRD, northbound direction, will be partially closed during these times. These closures will continue through June 1, 2023 to facilitate a new pedestrian walkway and fender renovation.

 

Willis Avenue Bridge

The bridge will be fully closed, up to two nights per week, Monday to Friday from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m., through March 21, 2023, to facilitate electrical repairs. Motorists are advised to use Madison Avenue Bridge as an alternate route.

 

Throggs Neck Bridge 

Due to planned work, the Bronx-bound right lane is closed. Motorists are advised to allow for extra travel time and to use caution.

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

Street Closures

Eastern Boulevard Bridge

Single-lane northbound traffic will be closed Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 6.30 a.m. Double-lane northbound will be closed Monday to Sunday from 1 a.m. to 6.30 a.m. At least one lane will be open at all times. These closures are necessary to facilitate bridge repairs and will continue through March 31, 2023.

 

Hutchinson River Parkway in the vicinity of Westchester Avenue Bridge

Single-lane northbound traffic flow will be closed 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. next day. Single-lane southbound traffic flow 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. next morning, and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. next day.

 

Double-lane northbound traffic flow will close Monday to Friday from midnight 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 flow will close Monday to Friday from midnight 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 will continue through Dec. 31, 2023.

Also, traffic flow in both directions will be fully closed Monday to Friday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning through March 3, 2023. During full closure, motorists are advised to use Exit 2 (Westchester Avenue/East Tremont Avenue) for southbound traffic and Exit 1B (East Tremont Avenue/Westchester Avenue) for northbound traffic as alternate routes. These closures are to facilitate Westchester Avenue Bridge reconstruction.

 

Shore Road Bridge over the Hutchinson River

Single-lane traffic flow, northbound, will be closed from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and both the northbound and southbound lanes will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the daytime. The northbound and southbound lanes will be closed during night-time hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. These closures are necessary to facilitate bridge maintenance and will continue to Wednesday March 31, 2023. One lane of traffic in each direction will remain open at all times.

 

East 142nd Street between Concord Avenue and Wales Avenue: This street will be closed 24/7 through March 10, 2023 for sewer work.

 

East 146th Street between Willis Avenue and Brook Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 17 2023 to facilitate crane operation.

 

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 March 31 2023 for concrete pours and material deliveries.

 

East 162nd Street between Morris Avenue and Teller Avenue: This street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through March 10 2023 to facilitate crane operation.

 

East 172nd Street between Ward Avenue and Boynton Avenue: This street will be closed Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through March 5 2023 for crawler crane assembly.

 

East 172nd Street between Manor Avenue and Ward Avenue: This street will be closed Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through March 5, 2023 for crawler crane assembly.

 

East 175th Street between Washington Avenue and Park Avenue East (SB): This street will be closed from 9 p.m. on Fridays to 5 a.m. on Mondays through March 31, 2023 for water main, Con Ed work, girder removal, etc.

 

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. on Mondays through March 31, 2023 for water main, Con Ed work, girder removal, etc.

 

Park Avenue East (northbound) between East 174th Street and East 175th Street: This street will be closed from 9 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays through March 31, 2023 for water main, Con Ed work, girder removal, etc.

 

Ward Avenue between East 172nd Street and Westchester Avenue: This street will be closed Saturday from 6 a.m. to Sundays at 9 p.m. through March 5, 2023 for crawler crane assembly.

 

Manor Avenue between Watson Avenue and Westchester Avenue: This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 5, 2023 to facilitate crane operation.

 

East 177th Street between Grand Concourse and Morris Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 13, 2023 for new building construction.

 

Honeywell Avenue between East 180th Street and East 179th Street: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 16, 2023 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Andrews Avenue between West Burnside Avenue and West 179th Street: This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April 2, 2023 to upgrade gas main.

 

Andrews Avenue South between West 176th Street and West Tremont Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays or Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 30, 2023 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Tiebout Avenue between East 188th Street and East Fordham Road: This street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays through March 10, 2023 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Bruckner Boulevard between 3rd Avenue and Lincoln Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 26, 2023 to facilitate new building operation.

 

Amethyst Street between Rhinelander Avenue and NYCTA Subway: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 30, 2023 for installation of a private sewer main.

 

Major Deegan Expressway (northbound) between Exit 3 and Entrance ramp north of East 138th Street: The right-lane will become an exit only lane at Exit 3, on a 24/7 basis. 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 through March 3, 2025 to facilitate the East 138th Street Bridge replacement. Full closure may occur Fridays between midnight 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:  The right-lane will become an exit only lane at Exit 3, on a 24/7 basis. 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 through March 3, 2025 to facilitate the 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.

 

Walton Avenue between East 161st Street and East 164th Street: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 7, 2023 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Walton Avenue between East 175th Street and Clifford Place: This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 18, 2023 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Theirot Avenue between Dead End and Watson Avenue: This street will be closed from midnight on Saturdays to 10 p.m. Sundays through March 18, 2023 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Dash Place between Bend Street and West 242nd Street: This street will be fully closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 14, 20 23 for northbound project/concrete pumping and boom operations.

 

Grandview Place between East 167th Street and East 168th Street: This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 12, 2023 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Fox Street between Home Street and Intervale Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 8, 2023 for concrete pumps and boom truck to work on new building.

 

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.

 

Additionally, from Monday, March 6, at 10 p.m. to Friday, March 10, at 5 a.m., uptown D trains will run local from 59th Street-Columbus Circle to 125th Street because of track maintenance.

 

From Monday, March 6, at 9.45 a.m. to Friday, March 10, at 3 p.m. (except Wednesday, March 8), the Dyre Avenue-bound 5 service will skip Morris Park, Gun Hill Road, and Baychester Avenue due to track maintenance.

On Wednesday, March 8, from 10.45 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., the Dyre Avenue-bound 5 service will run express from 3 Avenue-149th Street to East 180th Street because of signal maintenance.

 

From Tuesday, March 7, at 9.45 a.m. to Friday, March 10, at 3 p.m., the Woodlawn-bound 4 service will skip 170th Street, Mt. Eden Avenue, 176th Street, 183rd Street, Fordham Road, Kingsbridge Road, and Bedford Park Boulevard due to track replacement.

 

From Monday, March 6, at 10.45 a.m. to Tuesday, March 7, at 3.30 p.m., the 241st Street-bound 2 service will skip 219th Street, 225th Street, 233rd Street, and Nereid Avenue due to track maintenance.

 

On Wednesday, March 8, from 10.45 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., the 241st Street-bound 2 service will run express from 3rd Avenue-149th Street to East 180th Street due to signal maintenance.

 

From Thursday, March 9, at 10.45 a.m. to Friday, March 10, at 3.30 p.m., the Manhattan-bound 2 service will skip Burke Avenue, Allerton Avenue, Pelham Parkway, and Bronx Park East due to track replacement.

 

From Monday, March 6 to Thursday, March 9, 3.30 p.m., beginning at 10 p.m., uptown A trains will stop at 23rd Street and 50th Street due to track replacement.

From Monday, March 6 to Thursday, March 9, beginning 10 p.m., uptown A trains will run local from 59th Street-Columbus Circle to 125 Street due to track maintenance.

 

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.

 

Road Closures

Stateline Buildings has advised of a full road closure at Villa Avenue between East 205th Street and Van Cortlandt Avenue East starting Jan. 16 until April 14. See attached flier below for more information.

 

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.

 

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

Norwood & Woodlawn Heights Replacement & Distribution of Water Mains First 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 1st 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 March 10, 2023.

 

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.

 

Temporary No Parking on West Burnside Avenue

NYC Department of Design & Construction advises that there will be no parking temporarily on West Burnside Avenue from Feb. 8 to March 31, 2023. See attached flier below for more information.

 

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.