The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, built between 1946 and 1964, is emblematic of the challenges facing aging urban infrastructure. Notably, the section known as the triple cantilever, a unique engineering structure completed in 1954, is in urgent need of repairs. Originally designed for a capacity of 47,000 vehicles daily, it now accommodates over 140,000 vehicles, leading to significant wear and alarming structural concerns. The triple cantilever not only divides neighborhoods, but it also has implications for community health and environmental conditions in the area. Experts have raised red flags about its potential collapse by 2026, underscoring a critical need for infrastructure investment and planning.
The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, particularly the triple cantilever, exemplifies the challenges of aging infrastructure, highlighted by overcapacity and deterioration that threatens public safety.
Designed in the mid-20th century, the triple cantilever is a unique engineering feat that is now struggling under the weight of modern traffic demands and age.
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