New York state officials have nixed plans to build an elevated diversion road alongside a mile-long stretch of the Cross-Bronx Expressway, yielding to community opposition even as the highway is due for a major upgrade.

The state transportation department announced this week it will now consider other options for completing the Cross Bronx Bridges Project, which involves repairing or replacing five crumbling bridges along the heavily trafficked highway.

The department said Thursday it will continue to take community feedback into account while finalizing its plans. It initially proposed building the temporary structure as a way to divert traffic while completing the $900 million highway rehabilitation project , which is slated to get underway next year.

Bronx community advocates and e

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