STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Soon a major eyesore on the South Shore will be getting a much-needed makeover.

The Amboy Road Bridge, just north of the Pleasant Plains Station, will undergo a major $8 million renovation, which is expected to be completed in summer 2019, according to the MTA.

"This bridge is close to 100 years old and is undergoing a comprehensive $8 million rehabilitation that will restore it to a good condition for decades to come. We thank our customers for their patience and look forward to completing this project next year," said MTA spokesman Shams Tarek.

The bridge, built back in 1924, has fallen into disrepair, with rusted metal, chipped paint and pigeon droppings gracing the facade of the aging infrastructure.

The stretch of Amboy Road underneath the bridge sees a high volume of foot traffic, with hundreds of South Shore pedestrians passing by on a daily basis.

According to the MTA, the project will repair column bases, as well as abutment and other walls. In addition, it will correct structural deficiencies, provide or restore drainage, waterproof the deck and add bird waste management. MTA will also remove and replace track, third rail and signal equipment as necessary.

The MTA will issue notifications regarding how construction may impact street conditions as the project progresses.