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, May 5.

 

Bridge & Street Closures 

Broadway Bridge over the Harlem River

Through 19, the right lane in each direction will be closed Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and an alternating center-lane in one of two directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to facilitate bridge rehabilitation. Alternating sidewalk closures will be in effect. At least one lane of traffic in each direction and one sidewalk will be maintained open at all times.

 

Madison Avenue Bridge over Harlem River

Through May 31, single-lane traffic at certain times in one of two directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Single-lane traffic in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Bronx-bound traffic will be fully closed Monday to Friday from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. and Saturdays from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. Manhattan-bound traffic will be fully closed Monday to Friday from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. and Saturdays from 12:01 a.m. to 7 a.m. These closures are necessary to facilitate testing and rehabilitation. Motorists are advised to use the 145th Street Bridge as an alternate route.

 

Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (RFK Bridge)

Through June 1, single-lane traffic in each direction will be closed Monday to Friday from 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, Saturdays from 12 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., and Sundays from 12 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the FDR Drive/Harlem River Drive (HRD) in the vicinity of RFK Bridge. Also, Willis Avenue ramp from the FDR Drive/HRD northbound will partially be closed during these times. These closures are to facilitate a new pedestrian walkway and fender rehabilitation.

 

Willis Avenue Bridge

Through June 2, the bridge will be fully closed, including the sidewalks, up to two nights per week, Monday to Friday from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m., to facilitate electrical repairs. Motorists are advised to use Madison Avenue Bridge as an alternate route.

Bronx River Parkway between Gun Hill Road and Nereid Avenue

Through Dec. 31, 2023, single-lane traffic in both directions will be closed to facilitate bridge replacement over the Metro-North Railroad. Two travel lanes in each direction will be maintained open at all times.

 

Hutchinson River Parkway in the vicinity of Westchester Avenue Bridge

Through May 19, 2023, single-lane northbound traffic will close Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 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 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 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 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. Also, northbound traffic will be fully closed Monday to Friday from 11:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. through May 19, 2023.

 

Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge over the Hutchinson River

Through May 26, 2023, northbound double-lane traffic will be closed for two weeknights between Monday to Friday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. to facilitate maintenance.

 

Park Avenue West between East 175th Street and Ittner Place

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

 

East 142nd Street between Concord Avenue and Wales Avenue

Through May 31, this street will be closed 24/7 for sewer work.

 

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

Through May 20, this street will be closed 24/7 for new building construction access/use.

 

East 153rd Street between 3rd Avenue and Bergen Avenue

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

 

East 175th Street Bridge over Metro North Railroad

Park Avenue southbound traffic, between East 175th Street and Ittner Place, will be closed from Friday, May 5, at 9 p.m. to Monday, May 8, at 5 a.m. to facilitate bridge rehabilitation. Motorists are advised to use Webster Avenue as an alternate route.

 

East 176th Street between Boston Road and Boone Avenue

Through July 1, this street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for crane work at 1760 Avenue only.

 

East 196th Street between Briggs Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue

Through May 15, this street will be closed Fridays from 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for tele handlers for facade and roof work.

 

Dash Place between Bend and West 242nd Street

Through May 15, this street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a northbound project/concrete pumping and boom operations.

 

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

Through May 18, this street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to facilitate crane operation.

 

East 203rd Street between Grand Concourse and Valentine Avenue

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

 

Boone Avenue between East 174th Street and Bend

Through July 1, this street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to facilitate crane operation.

 

Belmont Avenue between East 176th Street and Dead End

Through May 7, this street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to facilitate crane operation.

 

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

Through June 29, this street will be closed Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to facilitate crane operation.

 

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

Through May 22, this street will be closed Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to facilitate crane operation.

 

Villa Avenue between East 205th Street and Van Cortlandt Avenue East

Through June 26, this street will be closed Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for new building construction activity.

 

East 210th Street between Steuben Avenue and Rochambeau Avenue

Through June 7, this street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for associated closure.

 

Cruger Avenue between Sagamore Street and Bronxdale Avenue

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

 

Fox Street between Home Street and Intervale Avenue

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

 

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

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

 

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

Through March 3, 2025, right-lane traffic will become an exit only lane at Exit 3 24/7. An additional lane will be closed Fridays from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., on 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

Through March 3, 2025, right-lane traffic will become an exit only lane at Exit 3 24/7. An additional lane will be closed Fridays from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., on 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.

 

Bogart Avenue between Morris Park Avenue and Rhinelander Avenue

Through May 14, this street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to facilitate crane operation.

 

Shore Road Bridge over the Hutchinson River

Through May 26, single-lane northbound traffic will be closed Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Single-lane traffic in both directions will be closed Monday to Friday 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 maintenance. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained open at all times.

 

Exterior Street (Northbound) between East 149th Street and East 146th Street

Through May 24, this street will be closed from Fridays and Saturdays, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for NYCEDC lower concourse improvements and sewer installation.

 

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 see our separate story on ongoing MTA switch replacement work on the B, D, F, and M lines between May and July.

Please also refer to 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.

 

Metro North Railroad Planned Service Changes

To check for any planned service changes to the Metro North Railroad service, click here.

 

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.

 

Traffic Signal to be Installed at Bainbridge Avenue

In efforts to address traffic congestion, NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) will install a new traffic signal at Bainbridge Avenue between East 210^th Street and East Gun Hill Road in Norwood. The work is scheduled to be completed by July 31, 2023.

 

Better Buses Transit & Safety Improvements 

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) and partners announced the commencement in May 2023 of the implementation of transit improvements to University Avenue, Tremont Avenue and Kingsbridge Road as part of the Better Buses project. See attached flier below for more information.

 

NYC 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 improves pedestrian safety, improves bike safety and increases 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 May 12.

 

East Gun Hill Road Update (part of Bainbridge Avenue DDC Project HED564) 

There is some minimal work to be completed on East Gun Hill Road and Bainbridge Avenue as part of this project according to DDC. When the weather is warm enough for concrete to settle properly, the sidewalk panels near the hydrants will replace the temporary asphalt that is currently there, as well as some minor work as part of the punch list. We are checking with DDC if this work is completed.

 

East Fordham Road Update (part of Grand Concourse Phase 4 DDC Project HWXP136C) 

When the weather is warm enough for concrete to settle properly, from mid to late March, work will begin to repave the streets, replace the traffic signals, and add the paving markings, according to DDC. We are checking with DDC is this work is completed.

 

 

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 Parking Restrictions 

There will be temporarily no parking on Phelan Place until June 29. See attached flier below for details.

 

There will be temporarily no parking on West Burnside Avenue until June 29. See attached flier below for details.

 

 

There will be temporarily no parking on the east side of Jerome Avenue until June 29. See attached flier below for details.

 

Temporary Bus Stop Relocation 

There will be a temporary bee-line bus stop relocation on Jerome Avenue until June 29. See attached flier below for details.

 

 

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, 2023, 24 hours, 7 days a week.

 

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, 2022, the MTA formally announced the go-live date of June 26 2022 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.

 

 

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.