In New York, shutting down urban mobility is not an option. For this reason, the construction took place in phases, keeping both vehicle traffic and maritime traffic active, in line with the objectives of the NYC Department of Transportation. Temporary diversions, controlled lifts, night-time assemblies to avoid disrupting daily flows were standard practice throughout the construction process.
In this sense, Lane, together with partner Schiavone Construction Co. LLC, now SPC Construction Co. LLC, led one of the most delicate logistical operations of recent years in the Bronx, coordinating land and marine worksites, cranes positioned on barges and a rotation of technicians specialised in mechanics, structures and safety.
The result is a structure designed to last at least 75 years, equipped with a cycle path and a protected pedestrian walkway, in line with the Vision Zero programme through which New York aims to drastically reduce road accidents. Enhanced lighting and signage complete an infrastructure that looks to the future and to more sustainable transportation.