The city’s Department of Transportation released a two-year study on the Cross Bronx Expressway – aiming to address safety and quality of life concerns that the major roadway has concerned nearby residents.

The Cross Bronx spans over six miles of The Bronx, separating numerous neighborhoods.

"Over 50,000 people were displaced [when it was built]. And so these neighborhoods have been disconnected and had noise pollution, air pollution, water pollution pile up over these decades. And we've kind of gotten used to it," said Daniel Ranells of the Bronx River Alliance.

The study aims to inform future improvements for those neighborhoods.

"Listening to the community, taking their feedback, then creating a plan and presenting the plan that is included in this report,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.

The plan has short term goals like street redesigns to reduce injuries and bus stop upgrades. They are expected to start this year.

One of the long-term plans is creating a cap over a lookout point in Virginia Park over the Cross Bronx and turning it into a green space.

"We can build an amphitheater or a dog run, creating a connection between neighborhoods that have been severed since the creation of the Cross Bronx," said Martell.

Thirteen other areas are listed in the study could also be capped and include ventilation structures. There is no timeline yet for the long-term updates.