There’s been much discussion over the past several days about plans to widen the BQE. BHA President Jane McGroarty had this to say on the subject: As part of NYS Department of Transportation’s study to rehabilitate the triple Cantilever portion of I-278, the DOT is taking a preliminary look at a number of options that […]
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Transit Blog: NYSDOT Shot Self in Foot with BQE Planning Proposal
Transit blog Mobilizing the Region adds a dose of reality to the controversy over the “Standard Alternative” plan presented by the New York State Department of Transportation at its May 26 BQE EIS stakeholders meeting. That plan calls for the demolition of many homes and land in Willowtown and North Heights area in Brooklyn […]
BQE Rehab Progress Report
Plans are underway for the rehabilitation of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, and much progress has been made since the public scoping meetings back in June. At last night’s Technical Advisory Committee meeting, project manager Peter King discussed some of the proposals for what could happen along the BQE.
Nabe’s newest native exits from BQE
This baby definitely wanted to be born in Brooklyn, not Staten Island: New York Daily News The BQE stood for a Baby’s Quick Exit Thursday when a mother gave birth on the expressway. … “The baby came out real quick,” said NYPD Officer George Tsoukaris, 37, who delivered the child on the Atlantic Ave. off-ramp […]
Fire on BQE
BHB Tipster “BP” sent in this photo of smoke coming from the BQE. BHB Newshound Weegee reports: “It’s a tractor-trailer carrying construction material on the westbound side near Cadman Plaza. No hazardous materials aboard…FD had trouble getting to the scene because of the traffic. Both directions are shut down.” YouTube video from “vmxeo” after the […]
Blaze on BQE Sends Smoke Billowing Over Heights
A vehicle afire on the BQE below the foot of Pierrepont street at about 2 P.M. sent smoke drifting over the Promenade and into the central Heights. More details when available.
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