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After Witnessing Chaos Of Coney Island Ave Intersection, DOT Chief Orders Traffic Safety Measures

Deutsch with Trottenberg, Palmieri and other DOT representatives on Coney Island Avenue.Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg stood at the base of the Coney Island Avenue overpass at Guider Avenue last Tuesday, as cars whizzed around her, made illegal turns, crossed into oncoming traffic and failed to get out

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Man Killed Crossing The Belt Parkway Near Coney Island Avenue

Belt Parkway at Coney Island Avenue (Source: Google Maps)A man was struck by a car and killed when he attempted to cross the Belt Parkway on foot early Saturday morning. The man, believed to be in his 30s, made the daring attempt at approximately 4:45 a.m. Saturday,

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Local Leaders And Residents Want The Seawall Repairs Expedited

Pre-Sandy seawall. Source: Retrofresh! via FlickrThe seawall that lines the greenway path along the Belt Parkway was badly damaged during the storm. For weeks, residents and local leaders have asking the federal government to fix it. Along 14th Avenue, 17th Avenue and 95th Street is where the wall was most

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Nightly Lane Closures Continue Through Mid-July On East Bound Belt Pkwy

The following is a revisedimportant notice from the NYC Department of Transportation Division of Bridges, noting nightly lane closures on the east bound Belt Parkway through mid-July.

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Video Shows Why Belt Parkway Bridges Need Repair

The Seven Bridges Project on the Belt Parkway sure is plodding along [/dot-finishes-1st-phase-of-belt-parkway-bridges-project/], but we’re sure there are still plenty among you wondering why the heck such a large-scale project needed to be done. Well, worry not. Crazeenydriver is here to explain it to you… and with a spectacular

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Belt Parkway Construction Update: New Rockaway Exit Ramp Opens, Wetlands Mitigation Underway

Source: Department of Transportation newsletterA new Belt Parkway exit ramp will open tomorrow serving drivers at Rockaway Parkway (Exit 13). It’s the first stage of the new, permanent exit ramp. Upon full completion, the exit ramp will provide a wider lane, better riding surface and a safety shoulder for

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Video: Belt Parkway Drowned By Storm

Yesterday’s storm did more than just knock trees down and rip signs up, it totally submerged the Belt Parkway. New York City shut down the highway near Bay 8th Street because of truly epic flooding you see in this video. Thanks to David Z. for sending this over.