Overview
- On Jan. 6, Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined NYC DOT crews to pave over the drop at the Manhattan end of the Williamsburg Bridge bike path on Delancey Street.
- DOT described the asphalt work as a short‑term measure before a broader Delancey redesign estimated at about $70 million, with construction expected to start this fall.
- Cyclists said the fix removes a jarring hazard but noted the bridge exit remains tight and still funnels riders into single file.
- The Williamsburg Bridge carries the city’s highest bike ridership, with DOT citing roughly 8,600 daily cyclists.
- The larger project follows years of advocacy and includes federal Safe Streets and Roads for All funding reported at over $18 million for bridge‑area and Delancey improvements.