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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2024
Contact: (212) 839-4850, press@dot.nyc.gov

Location Change: NYC DOT to Hold New Round of Public Workshops for Brooklyn Queens Expressway Central Beginning June 20

NEW YORK – New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced the city will present a project update for the city-owned section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street, known as BQE Central, at public workshops on Thursday, June 20 (in-person) and Monday, June 24 (virtual).

"These workshops are another important step forward in undoing the historic harm the BQE has created across communities," said NYC DOT Commissioner Rodriguez. "Throughout this process, we have taken a responsive approach, listening closely to community feedback, and continuing to develop a vision for this critical infrastructure. As we prepare for environmental review, we will continue refining design concepts."

Outreach Schedule
To request accessibility accommodations or translation services, please contact the NYC DOT Brooklyn Borough Commissioner's Office at 646.892.1350 or email at eriquelme@dot.nyc.gov.

In-Person: Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
New Location: City Tech Namm Cafeteria, 300 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(Use main entrance on Jay St.)

Virtual: Monday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Please register in advance at: https://bit.ly/4bJuEGF

In September 2022, NYC DOT launched an extensive community engagement process through the BQE Corridor Vision. Through this process, Mayor Adams’ joint goals are to fix the city-owned structure of the BQE and to reconnect communities in the state-owned sections of the highway, known as BQE North — from the Kosciuszko Bridge to Sands Street — and BQE South — from Atlantic Avenue to the Verrazzano Bridge. To fund the next phase of planning work for BQE North and South, the city and state won a $5.6 million federal Reconnecting Communities grant. The agency is also working with its BQE Community partners – 18 community organizations across Brooklyn – to conduct outreach in communities along the corridor. 

For more information, visit nyc.gov/bqe