Cross Bronx Expressway Coalition Celebrates Win
Bronx environmental and transit advocates celebrated a huge victory in their fight to stop an expansion of the Cross Bronx Expressway.
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) scrapped plans for a "traffic diversion structure" as part of its $900 million Five Bridges Project.
The traffic diversion structure would bring traffic closer to an already heavily polluted neighborhood and hang over public green space.
The coalition, Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion Coalition, hailed the decision as a win, citing concerns over pollution and green space.
Author's summary: Bronx advocates win against expressway expansion.