Project Details

SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON WB BQE (I278) AT WYTHE AVE (EXIT 31) KINGS COUNTY

Project ID No. X73184

Description

This project will address safety and mobility concerns at the W/B Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) Exit Ramp to Wythe Ave/Kent Ave (Exit 31) by widening the exit ramp to reduce traffic spillback onto the mainline. The project will also improve safety at the intersection of Wythe Ave and Williamsburg St West in Kings County, NYC.

Project Overview

Project Status

  • The current status of the project is In Development.
  • The Bid Opening is expected to be in Spring 2028.
  • Construction is expected to begin in Summer 2028.
  • Construction is expected to be completed in Winter 2028/2029.

Cost of the Project

The project cost is approximately $9,500,000 .

This project receives funding from the following sources:

Federal: Yes

State : Yes

Local : No

The scheduled dates shown are approximations only. For more detailed information, please utilize the "Contact Us" information provided.

Location

This project is located in the NEW YORK CITY region and includes the following:

Counties
KINGS

Cities
NEW YORK

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Legislative District:

This project falls within the geographical boundaries of the following legislative districts:

U.S. Senators
Schumer, Charles E.
Gillibrand, Kirsten

U.S. Congressional District(s)
7th Congressional District (Nydia Velazquez)

State Senatorial District(s)
18th Senatorial District (Julia Salazar)

State Assembly District(s)
050th Assembly District (Emily Gallagher)

Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is a list of every project in New York State for which Federal funding is proposed to be used and that is scheduled to begin during the designated three Federal fiscal year time frame. To review the STIP Project List by Region please see the STIP Project Report.

Contact Us:

If you have questions about this project, please contact us:

Rolando Infante
4740 21st Street, Room 860
Long Island City, NY 10038
Phone: 718-482-4528
Email: rolando.infante@dot.ny.gov
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