Councilman David G. Greenfield is pleased to announce that at his request, the New York City Department of Transportation has included a number of streets throughout Boro Park, Midwood and Bensonhurst in this summer’s resurfacing program, including several that have been the constant source of complaints from local drivers since falling into disrepair over the past few years. Councilman Greenfield is now working closely with the DOT to make sure that these milling and repaving projects are completed as quickly as possible with few disruptions to the community. Since taking office, Councilman Greenfield has focused extensively on making sure that his district receives the government funding and services that its residents deserve and that the local infrastructure – including important streets and avenues – is regularly maintained.
Work began along 40th Street between 12th Avenue and Dahill Road in Boro Park several weeks ago, with milling of the surface and repaving now complete. In addition, milling and resurfacing is taking place along New Utrecht Avenue from 43rd Street to 61st Street, which has been the source of frustration for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in recent months due to the number of potholes and the crumbling pavement. Work is also planned for 38th Street between 10th Avenue and Dahill Road, 48th Street from 8th Avenue to New Utrecht Avenue and Ditmas Avenue from 40th Street to Ocean Parkway. Finally, one of the worst stretches in Boro Park – 17th Avenue from 50th Street to 54th Street – has also been included in the DOT’s resurfacing plan for this summer. This came at the urging of Councilman Greenfield, who wrote directly to Brooklyn DOT Commissioner Joseph Palmieri earlier this year to request that the pothole-riddled stretch of 17th Avenue be repaved as soon as possible.
In the southern portion of the district, 65th Street from Bay Parkway to Avenue P and Avenue P from Bay Parkway to 65th Street are both scheduled to be milled and repaved during nighttime hours next week. Work is also slated for daytime hours along 21st Avenue from 53rd Street to 59th Street, 57th Street from 20thAvenue to the dead end east of 21st Avenue, 66th Street from New Utrecht Avenue to Bay Parkway, 77th Street from New Utrecht Avenue to Bay Parkway and 78th Street from 13th Avenue to 23rd Avenue.
Residents are urged to be on the lookout for “No Parking” signs posted by DOT crews along blocks that are scheduled for work in the coming weeks. Cars that are parked along those streets will be relocated to surrounding blocks if necessary and residents who need assistance locating their vehicle should ask a supervisor on scene, contact Councilman Greenfield’s office or call the local police precinct.
“We deserve to have safe, smooth streets that are not riddled with potholes and causing damage to our vehicles every time we drive around the neighborhood. That’s why I meet with the DOT each year to determine which streets should be prioritized for resurfacing and repairs on behalf of local drivers. I am thrilled that so many important local streets have been targeted for repairs in the coming weeks, and I will continue to work closely with the DOT to minimize any disruptions as work progresses,” said Councilman Greenfield.
This year’s resurfacing projects build on progress the DOT and Councilman Greenfield have made over the past three years to improve the condition of streets throughout the area. In recent years, resurfacing has occurred along stretches of 43rd Street, 46th Street, 50th Street, 56th Street, 58th Street, 59th Street and Avenue P as a result of Councilman Greenfield’s advocacy and funding included in the annual budget by the City Council for street repairs. In addition, Councilman Greenfield has worked closely with the DOT to improve safety and traffic flow along a number of neighborhood streets through the installation of traffic lights, street lights, stop signs and speed bumps where necessary. He has also worked with private companies and public utilities including Con Edison and Verizon to push for upgrades to their infrastructure to improve service for local residents.
While there is generally a backlog of streets around the borough and city that are awaiting repairs, Councilman Greenfield urges residents to contact his office at (718) 853-2704 with any suggestions for roads to prioritize for repairs or with ideas to improve safety along local streets. “My thanks to the DOT for its hard work throughout the year, and to all of my constituents who have called with suggestions to make our streets safer for everyone. I will continue to fight to make sure we have the city resources we need to continue improving our streets throughout Boro Park, Midwood and Bensonhurst,” concluded Councilman Greenfield.
(YWN Desk – NYC)
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Here’s a plan:
Have airplanes fly over his district and have them drop asphalt – enough to fill in the potholes etc. This way if someone gets hit in the head it won’t be the fault of the city, it will be the asphalt!