NYC Unveils $4 Billion BQE Repair Plan With 2 Temporary Bypasses
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Updated · WABC-TV · Aug 24
NYC Unveils $4 Billion BQE Repair Plan With 2 Temporary Bypasses
3 articles · Updated · WABC-TV · Aug 24
Summary
$4 billion would fund a 10-year rehabilitation of the BQE’s deteriorating triple cantilever in Brooklyn, with construction slated to start in 2030 and extend the roadway’s life by about 40 years.
Two temporary bypasses — including a two-level structure below the Brooklyn Heights Promenade — are meant to keep traffic moving during repairs while preserving promenade views.
The aging corridor carries roughly 130,000 vehicles a day between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street, making the project one of the city’s most urgent infrastructure fixes.
Next comes environmental review and community outreach, with public scoping ahead of an Environmental Impact Statement expected in summer 2028.