Tag Archives: Major Deegan Expressway
State won’t build new ramps on Deegan
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Stephanie Rabins.
Blueprint for Mott Haven’s future will take precedence over traffic plan Pummeled by public outcry against a plan to extend the off-ramps on the Major Deegan Expressway, the State Department of Transportation has abandoned the project. Much-needed repairs will be made to the aging roadway over Mott Haven, but the plan to extend the highway’s [...]
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Mott Haven residents denounce plan for Deegan
Posted on 10. Nov, 2009 by Stephanie Rabins.
Longer highway ramps could scuttle city’s plan for the waterfront Plans to rehabilitate the Major Deegan Expressway would destroy Mott Haven’s hopes for a brighter future, residents and public officials told a hearing on Nov. 9 to consider the state Department of Transportation’s proposal. Community voices rang out in opposition to the plan to lengthen [...]
