By Staff

May 2, 2018:  If you are driving around Bronxville these days, you are likely to find yourself in a traffic jam or diversion on Midland Avenue. Some of you might be wondering why. We spoke with Village Administrator Jim Palmer, who explained that an old 12-inch cast-iron main is being replaced by a new, larger 16-inch steel main to “satisfy additional gas demands in the village.” This is resulting in ongoing construction on Midland Avenue.

According to Palmer, this project started in January in the Village of Tuckahoe at the intersection of Winter Hill and Midland and will extend all the way down to Library Lane and tie into a new line installed there last winter. The section of replacement around the school will be done during the summer months “to minimize disruption in that area.”

Palmer further explained that the project is being done in phases “to ensure that one section is complete before starting the next area of replacement.” He also noted that Con Ed is making “a region-wide effort to upgrade and replace old gas mains” and that there is another project under way on Northway and Northwest Way.

For those of you wondering about the hedges that were removed from the middle of Midland last month, Palmer said that “the hedges in the island will be restored and bricks will be laid on the corners of the islands (where streets intersect) to improve visibility for motorists entering and existing side streets.” 

In the meantime, when driving around Bronxville you might want to avoid Midland when you can! 

First photo by A. Warner; second photo by N. Bower