The $9.6 million project to enhance safety and traffic flow on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Brooklyn has been completed, Governor Kathy Hochul announced. The work focused on the eastbound section between Jamaica Avenue and Highland Boulevard, aiming to reduce congestion and improve travel for commuters using this route, which links Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood with Queens and connects to major highways such as the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway.
Governor Hochul said, “The Jackie Robinson Parkway moves tens of thousands of New Yorkers and the goods they rely on every single day — that’s why these investments in safety and traffic improvements are so critical. New York has the strongest transportation network in America, and I’ll continue investing in every element of our infrastructure to ensure our roads are safer and more reliable than ever before.”
Started in spring 2024, the project resurfaced portions of the parkway, added new acceleration lanes at entrance ramps for Highland Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue, reconfigured lanes to create two continuous eastbound travel lanes beyond Highland Boulevard Bridge (eliminating a required merge), improved signage, pavement markings, drainage systems, lighting, and installed new curb ramps for pedestrians at key intersections.
Marie Therese Dominguez, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation, commented: “Brooklyn and Queens travelers know all too well the difference that quality roads can have as it relates to enhancing the safety of the traveling public, and this recently completed project along the Jackie Robinson Parkway will make their daily journeys a little easier. Smoother roads will also improve the commute for Brooklyn and Queens travelers, offering greater convenience and a more efficient, cost-effective ride for all users of the road.”
Federal funding from bipartisan legislation contributed significantly to making these upgrades possible. Senator Charles Schumer stated: “Thanks to our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, these transportation infrastructure upgrades on the Jackie Robinson Parkway enhance safety and improve travel for New Yorkers from Brooklyn to Queens — even while creating jobs and boosting the economy. I am proud to help deliver these major federal dollars to increase safety and improve our roads to be faster and more reliable, and I thank Governor Hochul for her commitment to strengthening our state’s infrastructure.”
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand added: “All New Yorkers deserve access to safe, reliable infrastructure that keeps people moving and our economy growing. These upgrades to the Jackie Robinson Parkway will make travel in Brooklyn faster and more dependable, and I’m proud to have delivered federal dollars through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that made these improvements possible. I’ll continue fighting to deliver the resources needed to modernize our aging infrastructure and build state-of-the-art transportation systems in New York.”
Representative Nydia M. Velázquez said: “The improvements to the Jackie Robinson Parkway will make a real difference for thousands of New Yorkers and give Brooklyn and Queens drivers a smoother, safer ride. I was proud to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is delivering projects like this across New York City and the entire country. These investments are about safer roads, stronger communities, and building an infrastructure system that meets the needs of the future.”
State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud described completion as beneficial for area commuters: “The completion of this project is a major win for Brooklyn and Queens commuters. The Jackie Robinson Parkway is a critical connection for thousands of residents each day, and these improvements will make travel safer, smoother, and more efficient. I commend Governor Hochul and the Department of Transportation for their commitment to investing in infrastructure that enhances quality of life and strengthens our communities.”
Assemblymember Latrice Walker remarked: “I applaud Governor Hochul, the New York State Department of Transportation, and our federal partners for delivering on the critical improvements to the Jackie Robinson Parkway. The eastbound enhancements between Jamaica Avenue and Highland Boulevard will no doubt enhance safety ease congestion ,and reduce travel time along parkway . Thank you — on behalf all Brooklyn Queens commuters .”
Accordingly ,the mission Department Transportation remains focused providing safe,reliable,equitable resilient system connects communities supports economic wellbeing throughout state .
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