NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 9, 2025) — The $31.8 million project to replace the North Avenue Bridge over Interstate 95 in New Rochelle is on track for substantial completion by Fall 2025, according to the New York State Thruway Authority.
The construction, which began in January 2023, aims to enhance traffic flow, pedestrian access, and safety. The project includes widening the bridge, increasing its vertical clearance from 14 feet 3 inches to 16 feet 6 inches, and adding a dedicated southbound left-turn lane onto Garden Street. The initiative also maintains connectivity to downtown New Rochelle while improving infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
As of October 2025, the North Avenue Bridge replacement project in New Rochelle, NY, remains in Stage 2, which began in January 2025. This phase involves demolishing and rebuilding the center section of the 65-year-old bridge while shifting traffic to the newly constructed outer sections completed during Stage 1.
The project has shifted southbound North Avenue traffic to a detour via Lockwood Avenue to Memorial Highway. Northbound traffic continues to use one lane on the newly constructed outer section of the bridge. Ongoing work includes demolition and steel installation, with pedestrian and bicycle access preserved via the existing walkway over I-95, connecting Burling Lane to the train station.
Stage 2 continues with final assembly and integration of the new center section, including steel reinforcement and structural enhancements. The detour for southbound traffic persists, with northbound limited to one lane to support these activities. Pedestrian and bicycle access remains uninterrupted via the existing walkway over I-95, linking Burling Lane to the train station.
The Thruway Authority anticipates that major construction, including detours and lane reductions, will conclude by late 2025, though minor finishing work, such as sidewalks and lighting installation, may extend slightly beyond that timeline.
For real-time updates and traffic advisories, residents can visit the Thruway Authority’s project page or follow @NYSThruway on X.
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