Pelham Parkway

Reconstruction of a Roadway, New Bus Lanes, Improved Neighborhood Connections, and an Enhanced Sewer and Water Main System
New York, New York

The Pelham Parkway Phases I and II project focused on reconstructing three sections of the roadway. The project adds 1.7 miles of dedicated bus lanes along a critical cross—the Bronx corridor— thereby better connecting bus riders from Co-Op City to Manhattan. The improved transportation options via the Select Bus Service (SBS) lane are some of the first of its kind in New York City—benefiting 49,000 bus riders daily. These enhancements facilitate better access to shopping, schools, and businesses, providing quality of life for the community. The reconstructed roadway not only connects neighborhoods, but also improves safety for drivers and supports a resilient, sustainable future for the community.

In addition to upgrading the roadway, this project increased sewer and water system capacity, delivering vital new storm infrastructure.

Our firm prepared preliminary and final design associated with three roadway sections of Pelham Parkway. This project was divided into two construction phases, and each phase was constructed separately. The combined rehabilitated roadway sections span almost seven miles and include 12 signalized intersections, three pedestrian signalized intersections, 44,250 linear feet of curbing, 180,870 square feet of sidewalks, 77 driveways, pedestrian ramps, water and combined sewer manhole reconstruction, new catch basins, and 23,800 linear feet of 8-inch, 12-inch, and 20-inch water mains.

7

miles of rehabilitated roadway

1.7

miles of bus lane

23,800

linear feet of water mains 

The project involved complex engineering challenges, such as elevating a five-leg city street intersection and an urban park by two feet to facilitate the construction of trunk water mains and sewer replacements. This included updates to surface drainage, lighting, traffic signals, curbs, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, and both above and below-grade private utilities, encompassing 8,000 linear feet of 48-inch trunk water mains and the replacement of over 25,000 feet of distribution mains. Additionally, 19 specialized New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) water and sewer chambers were installed underground, and 191 new catch basins were added to enhance street drainage.

Extensive coordination with public and private agencies throughout both phases, including with the New York City Transit Authority and the local community board, was critical to the success of this project. Extensive coordination was also required with the Department of Parks and Recreation since the entire length of Pelham Parkway borders within mapped parkland.

The $167 million Pelham Parkway project spanned three decades with major involvement with three major public agencies: New York City Department of Design and Construction, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and New York City Department of Transportation.

Owners

New York City Department of Design and Construction

New York City Department of Environmental Protection

Client

New York City Department of Transportation

Awards

Platinum Award, 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards, Transportation Category

American Council of Engineering Companies of New York

Honor Award, Large Project of the Year

American Society of Highway Engineers

Cost

$167 Million 

Services

  • Construction
  • Engineering

Markets

  • Transportation

Regions

  • Northeast