Potential traffic nightmare as major NYC highway closes for weekend
The city is urging people to take mass transit while Queens-bound lanes of the BQE are closed all weekend for repairs. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The city is urging people to take mass transit while Queens-bound lanes of the BQE are closed all weekend for repairs. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
A major closure on the BQE begins at 2 a.m. Saturday and lasts until Monday morning. It affects Queens-bound lanes between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Queens-bound lanes of the BQE are fully closed between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street this weekend.
There's a big development for a new park in South Williamsburg that's nearly 20 years in the making. The new space would span parts of the BQE. As CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports, advocates are calling on the city to take advantage of a unique window of opportunity. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R5fUtR
Key players are hoping to take advantage of a unique window of opportunity to build the long-proposed BQ Green project.
He said closures for interim repairs will cause big traffic problems, especially heading towards Queens.
He said closures for interim repairs will cause big traffic problems, especially heading towards Queens. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Authorities will hand out warnings along the city-owned stretch of the roadway between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street.
Traffic safety advocates in Greenpoint are left reeling after a recent report says the mayor pulled back his support.
For the first 30 days, drivers will be issued warnings. After that, fines will be handed out.
New design concepts for parts of the traffic-plagued highway were recently released.
New design concepts for parts of the traffic-plagued highway were recently released.
They say the new designs reflect community feedback to improve public space and respect the historic Brooklyn Promenade.
Preliminary design concepts include a modernized structure with public space and safety upgrades.
Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new vision for a reimagined Brooklyn-Queens Expressway on Wednesday.
The days of the BQE having three lanes are ending. On Monday, drivers in both directions will start sharing two lanes.
A record amount of rain fell in Central Park late Saturday night as Henri entered the Tri-State Area.
Officials say they will reduce the lanes from three to two, which will reduce the weight load and make driving safer.
Citizen App video shows the truck on its side and multiple first responders on the scene near Exit 31 in Brooklyn Monday morning.
Problems with the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway have cut road salt shipments in half.
Many New Yorkers are cleaning up a mess from Monday's storm. But in Brooklyn, some woke up to not only snow but also damaged cars.
Many New York drivers know first hand that the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is in desperate need of repairs. City officials are trying to change that, but it will come with a huge cost.
Beginning Monday, the NYPD is cracking down on overweight trucks traveling on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway with fines reaching up to $7,000 per violation.
Experts say the current highway is too narrow with no acceleration lanes and is a magnet for accidents.
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A small earthquake was recorded in Somerset County, New Jersey on Saturday, but it likely was not felt by many, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
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Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
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Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
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Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Actor Lillo Brancato says problems with drugs led to him going from Hollywood up and comer to behind bars.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are asking a New York court to throw out portions of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the rapper and media mogul.
A long-lost guitar that belonged to John Lennon has been found, and it will be on display and up for auction in New York City.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
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A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn says there are some rain chances as the week progresses but likely no washouts.
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