Q&A
Updates on major infrastructure projects
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First Deputy Commissioner Forgione provides updates on several major infrastructure projects, including the Belt Parkway project, Riverside Drive Viaduct, John Findlay Walk, and the BQE replacement work.
- The Belt Parkway project is DOT's first bridge design-build project, with RFP planned for the first half of this year
- Riverside Drive Viaduct rehabilitation is expected to be completed in early 2026
- BQE replacement work is in the environmental review preparation stage, with ongoing interim repairs and safety measures
Selvena Brooks-Powers
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The BQE replacement, John Findlay Walk Rehabilitation, Riverside Drive Viaduct Rehabilitation.
Margaret Forgione
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Absolutely.
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Okay.
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So, the Belt Parkway project is our 1st bridge design build project.
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We're very excited about that.
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We issued our RFQ last year, and we're planning to issue the RFP in the first half of this year.
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So that would mean that notice to proceed would be, in fiscal 27.
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And that Belt Parkway project includes 4 bridges and the connecting highway between them, roughly from Sheepshead Bay Road to Nostrand Avenue.
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Next, the Riverside Drive Viaduct.
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This project rehabilitates Riverside Drive Viaduct from 153rd to 161st.
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We're replacing the deck and the sidewalk.
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We're rehabilitating the superstructure, the concrete piers, the bearings, and substantial completion should be in early next year, early 2026.
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Okay.
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John Findlay Walk will, rehabilitate the FDR promenade from 81st to ninetieth Streets.
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The scope is reinforced concrete repairs, waterproofing, resetting the pavers, and installation of benches.
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We're obviously working very closely with the parts department on this work.
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Final design has just started, and then the construction is in the notice to proceed is in fiscal 28.
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And then last, the status of the BQE replacement work, we are working closely with FHWA and state DOT.
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We're now completing, a very comprehensive traffic study, and we're preparing the documents to enter environmental review this spring.
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Construction would begin after the 2 year environmental review process.
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But I just like, would like to say as far as BQE, we have been doing a lot to make sure the structure is still, constantly safe for the traveling public.
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We completed interim repairs this past year on spans 4 and 34.
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We had a successful deck and wall coring program begin, and we also installed our Staten Island bound weigh in motion sensors in addition to the previously installed Queens bound weigh in motion sensors.