This bridge, connecting Co-Op City and Truman High School to the MTA Subway’s 5 train at Baychester Avenue is one of two slated to be replaced before the end of 2024. (Photo: Apple Maps)
BRONX, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced on April 21st the beginning of a $61.8 million pavement improvement and bridge rehabilitation project along Interstate 95 that may impact Truman students and staff. Part of the project includes replacing both of the pedestrian bridges connecting Co-Op City to “the valley.”
“New York State is committed to rehabilitating aging infrastructure in communities that have gone overlooked for far too long,”Governor Hochul said.”This project will make critical safety improvements to I-95 in the Bronx and Westchester County and provide not only a safer driving experience for the millions of New Yorkers who drive on the highway every year, but also modernize the state’s transportation infrastructure.”
According to the Governor’s press release, no specific dates have been set for the bridge replacements, however the release does note that each bridge superstructure replacement will occur over a 48-hour period on a weekend with free shuttle bus service provided during the closures. The entire paving and rehabilitation project is slated to be completed by the end of 2024.