newestindustry t1_j9v9ho9 wrote
Reply to comment by Grass8989 in Burying Moses' biggest middle finger to the city? Plan to tunnel the BQE being discussed by scooterflaneuse
Sunset Park and Bay Ridge? Where in the article does it talk about tunneling down there?
Grass8989 t1_j9vbzqp wrote
That’s where the raised portion of the BQE begins? Regardless any neighborhood that would be impacted by this construction that will likely take decades is probably going to push against it.
TeamMisha t1_j9webrc wrote
The city only has jurisdiction over what is referred to as "BQE Central". The section is basically what's in Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo (the triple cantilever and a bit north of it). The rest is state owned which the city cannot change on its own. There has been discussion recently about encouraging the state to join discussions about the future of the entire corridor, but right now the city basically is just looking at its own section.
newestindustry t1_j9ve6h7 wrote
Ok so you didn’t read it
Grass8989 t1_j9vfo4s wrote
It’s even more unrealistic than I thought. Trying to dig a tunnel through the densest part of Brooklyn would displace many people as well a ruin their quality of life for decades. Not to mention has the feasibility of this been studied with subway tunnels also being in those areas?
YaksInSlax t1_j9vp5c7 wrote
Why would building a tunnel (under the ground) displace people (above the ground)?
Bertie_Woo t1_j9yvwt8 wrote
I agree, the tunnel is the least disruptive option with the best result. Brooklyn Heights residents should help pay for it before the current structure collapses. Otherwise their shield from construction noise will be gone.
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