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Originally, the parkway was built and designated all the way to the Bronx – Whitestone Bridge.

However, the original parkway designs did not allow for commercial traffic.

When the bridge was designated I-678, the section between the Bruckner Interchange and the Bronx Whitestone Bridge had to be converted to Interstate Highway standards.

Once that was completed, that section was assigned the I-678 designation and renamed part of the Whitestone Expressway.

Modifications in 1984 included straightening of some curves, increased sight distances, removal of the rustic lightposts, and lengthening of acceleration and deceleration lanes.

Originally, there was a 25 ¢ toll located in Pelham between exits 7 and 8.

The toll was removed on October 31, 1994, as part of a major reconstruction project.