The Bronx River Alliance expressed concerns about debris entering the Bronx River during the upcoming rehabilitation of five bridges on the Cross Bronx Expressway. They cited past issues where the NYS Department of Transportation dumped debris illegally in the river. Residents fear that similar actions will recur with the new construction. Executive Director Siddhartha Sanchez highlighted the river's ecological significance and the successful cleanup efforts that have revived local wildlife. The Alliance insisted on the necessity for the NYSDOT to commit to proper waste management to protect the ecosystem during construction.
According to the Bronx River Alliance, the concerns stem from a similar project when NYSDOT used the river as an illegal dumping site to make a new entrance ramp in 2022.
Siddhartha Sanchez, executive director of the Bronx River Alliance, emphasized that the Bronx River is a living, sensitive ecosystem that serves thousands of neighbors weekly.
Local remediation efforts have helped clean up the river in recent years, leading to the return of animal life including birds and dolphins.
As NYSDOT advances plans to rehabilitate the Cross Bronx, they must ensure proper waste management to prevent any pollution of the river.
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