Southbound BQE partially reduced to 1 lane in Downtown Brooklyn over next 2 weekends

The southbound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will experience lane reductions in Downtown Brooklyn for the next two weekends, impacting commuter traffic. Specifically, one lane will remain open between Adams Street and Washington Street from 1 a. m. on Saturdays to 5 a. m.

the following Mondays. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) to install weigh-in-motion technology that aims to enforce truck weight limits more effectively. The Sands Street Entrance Ramp will also be closed during the weekend of September 21-23, further complicating travel for drivers. NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez highlighted the significant reduction of overweight vehicles in areas where this technology has been installed, citing a 64% decrease in such incidents. He urged drivers to seek alternate routes or utilize mass transit to mitigate congestion.

The city is taking these measures to ensure safer travel conditions on the BQE. Further information about the lane closures can be accessed through the NYC DOT website.