CHARLOTTE, NC – The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Webuild Group, in a joint-venture partnership with Schiavone Construction Co. LLC, now SPC Construction Co. LLC, recently celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the new Bruckner Expressway Over Westchester Creek (Unionport Bridge) in the Bronx. The event marked the completion and full opening of a vital infrastructure project that replaces the original 1950s-era bridge—enhancing safety, mobility, and connectivity for tens of thousands of daily commuters.
The $232 million Unionport Bridge Replacement Project replaces the aging bascule bridge with a modern double-leaf bascule structure designed for a 75-year service life. The bridge connects the Cross Bronx Expressway, Bruckner Expressway, and Hutchinson River Parkway, serving as a critical link between borough neighborhoods and key regional corridors.
Key Features and Improvements
- Two side-by-side, single-leaf bascule spans, each supporting three lanes of traffic.
- Dedicated pedestrian walkway and protected bike lane, supporting New York City’s Vision Zero and sustainable mobility goals.
- Advanced mechanical and electrical systems for efficient bridge lifts and marine navigation.
- Phased construction that kept traffic and maritime operations open throughout the project.
- Enhanced lighting, signage, and safety systems for improved user experience and visibility.
Lane and its partner for this project, Schiavone Construction, led the replacement effort from groundbreaking to completion, coordinating complex marine, structural, and traffic management operations. The company’s innovative approach ensured the bridge remained operational during construction and met NYCDOT’s goals for safety, durability, and community impact.
About Lane Construction
The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges. It is also a pioneer in project delivery methods and the use of design-build and public-private partnerships. Lane projects include the I-275/SR 60 Westshore Interchange in Florida; the Ship Canal Water Quality project in Washington; the Triangle Expressway in North Carolina; and the Kansas Citys Levees project in Missouri. Based in Charlotte, NC, it is wholly owned by Webuild, a global infrastructure group. For more information, visit www.laneconstruct.com.
About Webuild Group
Webuild is a global leader in the construction of large, complex infrastructure projects, with a focus on sustainable mobility, hydropower, water treatment, and green buildings. A recognized leader in the water sector and active in about 50 countries, the Group employs approximately 95,000 people of over 125 nationalities. It boasts 120 years of experience with over 3,700 completed projects. Its track record includes 13,648 kilometres of railways, 891 kilometres of metro lines, 82,577 kilometres of roads and highways, 1,022 kilometres of bridges and viaducts, 3,462 kilometres of tunnels, and 319 dams and hydropower plants. Among its most iconic projects are the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in Ethiopia, the expansion of the Panama Canal, the Long Beach International Gateway bridge in California (USA), the Second Bosphorus Bridge (Turkey), the Sydney Metro Northwest skytrain viaduct and bridge (Australia), the Kingdom Centre skyscraper in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), and metro lines in cities such as Copenhagen, Paris, Rome, Milan, Naples, Doha, Thessaloniki, and Riyadh. Ongoing projects include the New Genoa Breakwater, the Brenner Base Tunnel, the Pedemontana Lombarda Highway, Metro di Roma’s Line C, the Genoa-Milan and Naples-Bari high-speed/high-capacity railways, the PalermoCatania-Messina high-capacity railway, the Snowy 2.0 hydropowerscheme in Australia and the Dams System in Trojena in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As of December 31, 2024, the Group registered total revenues for €12 billion. As of June 30, 2025, its total order backlog stands at approximately €59 billion, with over 90% of its construction backlog related to projects linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Listed on the Borsa Italiana stock exchange in Milan (WBD; WBD.MI; WBD:IM), it is member of the MIB ESG index of Italian companies with best ESG practices. Headquartered in Italy, it is subject to the management and coordination of Salini Costruttori S.p.A