A portion of this Staten Island highway could be partially closed for almost 2 years

New York’s Staten Island — As part of a state bridge renovation project, a significant section of the West Shore Expressway may be blocked in part for nearly two years.

The state Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) intends to completely restore two bridges that straddle Woodrow Road and the West Shore Expressway in order to improve the deteriorating conditions and increase the longevity of the structures.

Although it is still in its early phases, work is anticipated to start in early 2026.

With development expected to conclude in early 2028, the project will result in partial lane closures on the West Shore Expressway segment close to Woodrow Road for approximately two years.

Replacement of the bridge’s deck and the asphalt slabs as the road gets closer to the structure are included in the scope of work.

Workers will also rebuild barriers, lights, and signage, as well as fix any necessary concrete and structures on the bridge’s underbelly.

A temporary bridge will be constructed in the West Shore Expressway’s existing median to manage traffic throughout the construction and ensure that traffic always flows in both directions.

Only one bridge direction will be worked on at a time by the crews.

For instance, one lane of the northbound side and the temporary bridge will handle southbound traffic while the southbound side is being repaired. Northbound traffic will continue to be handled by the two northbound travel lanes that remain.

The configuration will change once work on the northbound side starts.

According to the NYSDOT, this proposal will maintain two traffic lanes open in each direction throughout the project’s duration.

According to NYSDOT spokesperson Glenn Blain, the agency is moving forward with a project to repair the two bridges that span Woodrow Road in Staten Island and carry the West Shore Expressway (State Route 440).

The project, which is presently in the planning stage, aims to improve safety and prolong the service life of these bridges by replacing the concrete bridge decks and making other repairs. It is anticipated that construction will start in the spring of 2026 and continue for two years. According to the initial designs, a temporary bridge will be built in the expressway’s median to keep the two lanes of traffic open at all times while construction is underway, Blain added.

This idea was submitted to Staten Island’s Community Board 3’s Traffic and Transportation Committee at the start of November.

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