"Councilmember Jennifer Gutiérrez argued that resurfacing and rethinking the entire corridor is a basic investment in safety and core infrastructure, not a luxury project."
"Longtime residents told the crowd they have seen the road deteriorate for years and blamed its condition for multiple crashes and pedestrian injuries."
"Advocates counter that those engineering moves do not touch the underlying pavement and drainage problems that, in their view, demand a full rebuild."
"Organizers and elected officials at the rally put the cost of a comprehensive resurfacing at about $110 million and said some federal and local lawmakers have already pledged pieces of that funding."
Residents and officials rallied at Thomas Boyland Playground to demand a comprehensive rebuild of Broadway, citing dangerous potholes and crumbling pavement. Councilmembers emphasized that improving the corridor is essential for safety, not a luxury. Current NYC Department of Transportation plans focus on localized fixes rather than a full resurfacing, which advocates argue fails to address deeper issues. The estimated cost for a complete overhaul is around $110 million, with some funding already pledged by lawmakers, urging the DOT to prioritize this project.
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