The City of New York has completed a $12 million reconstruction of Monsignor Raul Del Valle Square in Hunts Point, The Bronx. The project was a joint effort by NYC Parks, the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Managed by DDC, the initiative transformed the high-traffic plaza into a safer, more accessible public space and was completed on time and nearly 20 percent under its $14.8 million allocated budget. The square is located at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard, East 163rd Street, and Hunts Point Avenue.
Members of the various city agencies responsible for the project joined local leaders for a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 8.
The redesign addressed longstanding pedestrian safety concerns by realigning roadways to reduce traffic, adding a new traffic lane, and improving signage. The upgrades also included 30 ADA-compliant ramps, 35,000 square feet of sidewalk, 3,500 feet of curb, and new asphalt paving, along with connections to the city’s bike lane network.
New amenities were also installed within the plaza, such as seating, bike racks, movable planters, and a water fountain. Improvements to infrastructure included upgraded lighting, a new bus shelter, drainage enhancements with new catch basins, and replacement water mains. Community artwork created by local students was also installed along the site’s fencing during construction.
The closest subway from Del Valle Square is the 6 train at the Hunts Point Avenue station. Several MTA bus lines have stops nearby, including the Bx6 and Bx19.
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