Traffic & Transit
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge Gets $5.6M Redesign
The MTA says the $5.6 million redesign will improve the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge's traffic flow and safety.
WHITESTONE, QUEENS — The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge has debuted a new design meant to improve drivers' access to the Whitestone Expressway and Cross Island Parkway in Queens.
The $5.6 million redesign adds a lane where the bridge connects to the Whitestone Expressway and an exit ramp to the Cross Island Parkway.
It also includes new guide rails, a new LED lighting system and new overhead signs, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the bridge.
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“This improvement for the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge is truly a game-changer for those traveling to Queens and Long Island,” Daniel DeCrescenzo, acting president of MTA Bridges and Tunnels, said. "The new lane design will provide a safer and more efficient ride for those taking the Cross Island or Whitestone Expressway."
Construction started in April and wrapped up ahead of schedule in mid-June, due to reduced traffic during the coronavirus pandemic.
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About 110,000 drivers use the bridge in a day, according to the MTA.
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