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#road-safety

Motorist killed, 4 hurt - including 9-year-old girl - in three-vehicle collision on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

An elderly man was killed and four others injured in a serious car crash near the Kosciuszko Bridge.

Motorcycle, Truck Crash Claims Life of 24-Year-Old

A 24-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision with a dump truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway.

Motorist killed, 4 hurt - including 9-year-old girl - in three-vehicle collision on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

An elderly man was killed and four others injured in a serious car crash near the Kosciuszko Bridge.

Motorcycle, Truck Crash Claims Life of 24-Year-Old

A 24-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision with a dump truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway.
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#urban-planning

City unveils 'bold' proposals to reimagine Brooklyn-Queens Expressway from above and below * Brooklyn Paper

The BQE report proposes transforming sections of the highway into safer, cleaner public spaces based on extensive community feedback.

City Reimagines BQE With Markets, Bike Lanes, Shorter Crossings

New design concepts aim to improve the Brooklyn Queens Expressway by enhancing community connectivity and sustainable infrastructure.

City proposes new redesign for BQE triple cantilever, delays construction until 2029 * Brooklyn Paper

The city has proposed a new 'stacked' design for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway's triple cantilever section, delaying construction until 2029.

City unveils 'bold' proposals to reimagine Brooklyn-Queens Expressway from above and below * Brooklyn Paper

The BQE report proposes transforming sections of the highway into safer, cleaner public spaces based on extensive community feedback.

City Reimagines BQE With Markets, Bike Lanes, Shorter Crossings

New design concepts aim to improve the Brooklyn Queens Expressway by enhancing community connectivity and sustainable infrastructure.

City proposes new redesign for BQE triple cantilever, delays construction until 2029 * Brooklyn Paper

The city has proposed a new 'stacked' design for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway's triple cantilever section, delaying construction until 2029.
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#community-reconnection

NYC considering capping parts of BQE using fed funds to reconnect divided communities | amNewYork

City officials are exploring options to cap parts of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to enhance community space and connectivity.

City releases report on fixes for BQE North and South

The NYC DOT is proposing concepts to improve the BQE and reconnect communities it has divided for decades.

NYC considering capping parts of BQE using fed funds to reconnect divided communities | amNewYork

City officials are exploring options to cap parts of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to enhance community space and connectivity.

City releases report on fixes for BQE North and South

The NYC DOT is proposing concepts to improve the BQE and reconnect communities it has divided for decades.
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#traffic-safety

Thursday's Headlines: Duggan Gets the Story Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The DOT's plans for street improvements are hindered by local business opposition, particularly regarding the delayed road diet for Third Avenue.

City Delays Road Diet Under BQE Despite Hyping Its 'Reconnect Communities' Effort - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration's plans to improve unsafe streets beneath the BQE face delays due to pushback from local business interests.

Thursday's Headlines: Duggan Gets the Story Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The DOT's plans for street improvements are hindered by local business opposition, particularly regarding the delayed road diet for Third Avenue.

City Delays Road Diet Under BQE Despite Hyping Its 'Reconnect Communities' Effort - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration's plans to improve unsafe streets beneath the BQE face delays due to pushback from local business interests.
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#transportation

One Staten Island-bound BQE lane closed this weekend to install WIM tech

WIM technology installation aims to reduce overweight trucks on the BQE, enhancing the roadway's longevity.

Wednesday Headlines: What is 'News' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The exclusion of Streetsblog from a vital DOT briefing highlights ongoing issues of transparency and equitable media access in city agency communications.

One Staten Island-bound BQE lane closed this weekend to install WIM tech

WIM technology installation aims to reduce overweight trucks on the BQE, enhancing the roadway's longevity.

Wednesday Headlines: What is 'News' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The exclusion of Streetsblog from a vital DOT briefing highlights ongoing issues of transparency and equitable media access in city agency communications.
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#traffic-incident

Man fatally struck by pickup truck driver on BQE in Bay Ridge: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a truck driver in Bay Ridge, marking the second such death in September.

Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle While Walking on Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Investigation Underway

A man was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway while walking on the highway.

Pedestrian struck and killed on the BQE

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on the BQE while walking on the highway, highlighting safety issues for pedestrians on limited-access roads.

Man fatally struck by pickup truck driver on BQE in Bay Ridge: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a truck driver in Bay Ridge, marking the second such death in September.

Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle While Walking on Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Investigation Underway

A man was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway while walking on the highway.

Pedestrian struck and killed on the BQE

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on the BQE while walking on the highway, highlighting safety issues for pedestrians on limited-access roads.
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#traffic-management

Part of BQE to Staten Island to be reduced to 1 lane of traffic this weekend

Weigh-in-motion technology aims to enhance infrastructure safety and significantly reduce overweight truck traffic on the BQE.

Brooklyn jail construction could make BQE closure even more hellish this weekend

DOT plans to close all Queens-bound BQE lanes to avoid traffic chaos during a weekend shutdown, diverting traffic to Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill.

Staten Island-Bound BQE to Undergo Lane Closures in September

Partial lane closures on the BQE are necessary for the installation of weigh-in-motion equipment to reduce overweight trucks.

Part of BQE to Staten Island to be reduced to 1 lane of traffic this weekend

Weigh-in-motion technology aims to enhance infrastructure safety and significantly reduce overweight truck traffic on the BQE.

Brooklyn jail construction could make BQE closure even more hellish this weekend

DOT plans to close all Queens-bound BQE lanes to avoid traffic chaos during a weekend shutdown, diverting traffic to Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill.

Staten Island-Bound BQE to Undergo Lane Closures in September

Partial lane closures on the BQE are necessary for the installation of weigh-in-motion equipment to reduce overweight trucks.
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#construction

Brooklyn BQE To Close For Repairs This Weekend: DOT

The Queens-bound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway will be fully closed for construction work from Saturday to Monday.

Avoid the BQE in Brooklyn this weekend, DOT warns

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Queens-bound lanes closed for construction April 13-15.

What's Being Buried on the B.Q.E. This Weekend

Traffic will be slower than usual on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway this weekend due to construction work.

Brooklyn BQE To Close For Repairs This Weekend: DOT

The Queens-bound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway will be fully closed for construction work from Saturday to Monday.

Avoid the BQE in Brooklyn this weekend, DOT warns

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Queens-bound lanes closed for construction April 13-15.

What's Being Buried on the B.Q.E. This Weekend

Traffic will be slower than usual on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway this weekend due to construction work.
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Section of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to close for third and final round of repairs June 1-3 * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is undergoing short-term repairs with a planned weekend closure for the final phase of interim repair work.
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Section of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to close for needed repairs April 13-15 * Brooklyn Paper

Part of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to shut down for weekend repairs between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street on April 13-15.
Queens-bound BQE will be fully closed with six entrance ramps also shutting down, motorists advised to avoid the route if possible.

BQE Fix on Triple Cantilever Section Won't Start Until 2029

The city DOT is gathering community feedback on plans to reconstruct Brooklyn-Queens Expressway's triple cantilever, with construction set for 2029.

What's News, Breaking: Friday, May 10, 2024

MAJOR RECONSTRUCTION of BQE's cantilever not expected until 2028 due to lack of federal funds.

Section of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to close for needed repairs April 13-15 * Brooklyn Paper

Part of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to shut down for weekend repairs between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street on April 13-15.
Queens-bound BQE will be fully closed with six entrance ramps also shutting down, motorists advised to avoid the route if possible.

BQE Fix on Triple Cantilever Section Won't Start Until 2029

The city DOT is gathering community feedback on plans to reconstruct Brooklyn-Queens Expressway's triple cantilever, with construction set for 2029.

What's News, Breaking: Friday, May 10, 2024

MAJOR RECONSTRUCTION of BQE's cantilever not expected until 2028 due to lack of federal funds.
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BQE Cantilever Fix Won't Start Until 2028

Overhaul of the triple-cantilever section of BQE postponed to 2028 due to funding challenges.

Queens-bound BQE Closed April 13-15, DOT Says

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Queens-bound closure from April 13-15
Repairs focus on new concrete and reinforcing steels bars near Clark Street and Grace Court

City receives $5.6M federal 'Reconnecting Communities' grant to revamp BQE * Brooklyn Paper

The city received a $5.6 million grant to revamp the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
The Corridor Vision Report aims to reconnect communities by improving access and safety.
#infrastructure-grants

Biden administration denies $800M infrastructure grants BQE's crumbling cantilever * Brooklyn Paper

The Biden administration has rejected the city's applications for $800 million in infrastructure grants to redesign and reconstruct the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
The rejection potentially puts the Adams administration's plans to redesign and rebuild the triple cantilever section of the highway in jeopardy.

Feds Deny NYC's Grant Application For BQE Reconstruction

The federal government denied New York City's applications for $800 million in infrastructure grants to revamp the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
The rejection may hinder Mayor Eric Adams' plans to redesign and rebuild the deteriorating structure.

Biden administration denies $800M infrastructure grants BQE's crumbling cantilever * Brooklyn Paper

The Biden administration has rejected the city's applications for $800 million in infrastructure grants to redesign and reconstruct the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
The rejection potentially puts the Adams administration's plans to redesign and rebuild the triple cantilever section of the highway in jeopardy.

Feds Deny NYC's Grant Application For BQE Reconstruction

The federal government denied New York City's applications for $800 million in infrastructure grants to revamp the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
The rejection may hinder Mayor Eric Adams' plans to redesign and rebuild the deteriorating structure.
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Pressure builds to put brakes on BQE 'boondoggle'

Brooklyn civic organizations and officials are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to halt a city plan to replace and enlarge a deteriorated section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Critics say that the city's proposal ignores communities affected by the BQE and fails to take advantage of federal funding opportunities for infrastructure projects.
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