The Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus will see changes, including the installation of concrete barriers around pedestrian spaces following a fatal accident involving an intoxicated driver. The Department of Transportation plans to narrow two travel lanes and propose reducing the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph. Future improvements include exploring the installation of warning signs for drivers. Additionally, a full redesign of the Canal Street corridor has been fast-tracked for community engagement ahead of schedule, aiming to enhance pedestrian safety and traffic flow.
Concrete barriers will be placed around the pedestrian space at Canal Street where a tragic accident resulted in a cyclist and pedestrian death. Significant speed reduction measures are proposed to improve safety.
The Department of Transportation plans to reduce the bridge's speed limit from 35 mph to 20 mph, addressing the current unsafe conditions that allow for dangerously high speeds.
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