About the Project
Overview
The New York State Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration are leading the environmental review process for the Rehabilitation or Replacement of five Cross Bronx Expressway Bridges (on Interstate 95). Read about the project’s purpose, objectives and needs.
The Cross Bronx Expressway (CBE) is a critical east-west route that extends from the George Washington Bridge to the Throgs Neck and Whitestone bridges. With daily traffic reaching 150,000 vehicles in certain locations, the CBE is one of the most heavily traveled roads in the New York City metropolitan area and in the nation, carrying commuters, commercial vehicles, and recreational traffic through the South Bronx. The Cross Bronx Expressway, also known as Interstate 95, is a critical freight corridor for the northeast region and key to moving goods throughout the city.
This rehabilitation and replacement project, which will take place along a one-mile-long section between Boston Road and Rosedale Avenue, will upgrade the structures to modern standards, enhancing safety and easing travel along the highway. The project also provides opportunities for pedestrian, bicyclist and transit connectivity along the corridor.
Separately, a study to Reimagine the Cross Bronx was completed in Winter 2025 and is independent from NYSDOT’s efforts to reconstruct the five bridges. The five bridges project is foundational to any future enhancements along the corridor that may occur as a result of the study.
You’re Invited! Upcoming Project Update Meetings
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) invite the public to attend upcoming meetings on the rehabilitation and replacement of five Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) bridges between Boston Road and Rosedale Avenue.
The purpose of these meetings is to solicit community input on the Build Alternative options currently being considered for the project.
Meeting Location:
Bronx River Art Center, 1087 E Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10460 (ADA accessible)
Dates and Times:
- Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
- Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Each meeting will be held in an open house format, with materials and project team members available to discuss the project with attendees. Spanish language interpreters will be available at each meeting.
Comments Welcome
Submit comments at the meetings, by email to [email protected], or by mail to:
Cross Bronx Expressway Project Team
NYSDOT, 47-40 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
Deadline for comments: June 21, 2025.
We hope to see you there!
Meeting Materials:
Public Meeting Flyer - English
Public Meeting Flyer - Español
Public Meeting Boards - English
Public Meeting Boards - Español
Public Meeting Comment Card - English
Public Meeting Comment Card - Español
Public Meeting Welcome Sign - English
Public Meeting Welcome Sign - Español