In 2018, the New York City Department of Transportation initiated the component rehabilitation of eight bridges across four boroughs, including the Southern Boulevard Bridge over CSX, the Sackett Street Bridge over the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, the 49th Street Bridge over Grand Central Parkway, the East 149th Street Bridge over Amtrak and CSX, the Unionport Road Bridge over Amtrak and CSX, the Arthur Kill Road Bridge over Staten Island Rapid Transit, and the Bronx Boulevard bridges over the Bronx River. NYCDOT’s component rehabilitation program focuses on repairs to extend a bridge’s service life in between complete bridge replacements. Rehabilitation work impacting these local communities and highways includes joint, steel, and concrete repairs and replacement; electrical repairs; structural deck repairs; sidewalk and railing repairs; milling and paving; painting and striping; lighting improvements; and utility coordination.

Melissa Johnson Associates’ community liaison coordinates with community boards, elected officials, city agencies, schools, businesses, and residents in the neighborhoods surrounding each of the eight bridges being rehabilitated by NYCDOT. Community outreach includes keeping motorists, pedestrians, and local residents aware of changes that may impact their routines, such as detours, lane and sidewalk closures, and construction noise. The community liaison is also responsible for coordination with city agencies, including Amtrak, Metro North, NYPD, and FDNY, to ensure timely completion of work and the safety of commuters and the general public.