Grand Concourse is a key traffic artery and one of the Bronx’s most iconic roadways, lined with architecturally significant buildings. However, the roadway requires significant infrastructure and safety improvements. The Vision Zero program, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths in New York City, identified Grand Concourse as one of five priority “Great Streets” with pressing need for safety upgrades.
EnTech is leading REI services for the federally funded Phase 4 Grand Concourse reconstruction, including service roads, for approximately 1.3 miles, from East 175th Street to East Fordham Road. The firm is managing construction and monitoring contractor work for safety, quality, and adherence to contract documents. EnTech’s team established project procedures, including the Quality Assurance and Construction Support (QACS) plan; oversaw community liaison services; and monitored QA/QC procedures. The team additionally oversaw site safety and maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) measures to protect both workers and pedestrians in the densely crowded area.
EnTech has propounded innovative solutions to construction challenges, and in some instances has coordinated impromptu design modifications in the field, preventing the need for change orders and saving costs and time.
