Second phase of Hunts Point Access Improvement Project nears completion

The $1.7 billion project’s goal is to increase safety, reduce air pollution and road congestion. Hochul acknowledged that phase two is scheduled to be completed next month.

Valerie Ryan and Rob Taub

Aug 21, 2023, 4:19 PM

Updated 469 days ago

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The second phase of the Hunts Point Improvement Project is nearing completion, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The $1.7 billion project’s goal is to increase safety, reduce air pollution and road congestion. Hochul acknowledged that phase two is scheduled to be completed next month.
“Why were back here, is a transformation of Hunts Point to make our commute smoother,” she said.
Phase two includes improvements to the Bruckner Expressway with wider roadways, new exit and entrance ramps, and a shared pathway under the expressway connecting to Garrison Park. Hochul also announced an extra $10 million for zero-emission school buses and more electrical charging stations throughout the borough.
The third and final phase of the project is expected to be complete by the fall of 2025.