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We’re done kicking the can down the road. We’re fixing the BQE.

Midtown Tribune Editorial Staff

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We’re done kicking the can down the road. We’re fixing the BQE.

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When the BQE was first built, it was only designed to last for 50 years and carry a fraction of the heavy cars and trucks traveling on it now. It’s long past its shelf life. That’s why we’re repairing the city-owned section of the BQE from Atlantic Ave to Sands Street in Brooklyn. Let’s get rolling.

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The BQE, originally designed for a 50-year lifespan and unable to handle current traffic loads, is being repaired between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street in Brooklyn.

Key facts

  • The BQE was initially built with a design life of 50 years
  • Current traffic exceeds the capacity intended by designers
  • Repairs are focused on the city-owned section from Atlantic Ave to Sands Street in Brooklyn
  • Traffic is expected to be rerouted during construction

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What was the original design life of the BQE?
The BQE was initially built with a design life of 50 years.

Why are repairs being made to the BQE now?
Repairs are being made because current traffic exceeds the capacity intended by designers and is expected to be rerouted during construction.

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