The Queens-bound Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) will be fully closed from Atlantic Avenue to Sands Street (Manhattan Bridge Exit) from Saturday, April 13 at 2 AM to Monday, April 15 at 4 AM. This closure is for necessary repairs and replacement work.
Travelers are strongly encouraged to avoid the BQE during scheduled closures.
Learn more about the BQE Project.
Queensbound Ramp Closures
- 3rd Avenue at 65th Street Entrance Ramp
- 6th Avenue at 65th Street Entrance Ramp
- Prospect Expressway Entrance Ramp
- Hamilton Avenue Entrance Ramp
- Atlantic Avenue Entrance Ramp
- Cadman Plaza Exit Ramp
- Brooklyn Bridge Exit Ramp
- Manhattan Bridge Exit Ramp
Additional Travel Restrictions
- Atlantic Avenue eastbound left turn onto Hicks Street banned (except for buses)
- Atlantic Avenue eastbound left turn onto Clinton Street banned (except for buses)
Queens-Bound Atlantic Avenue Detour
- All Queens-bound vehicles must exit at Atlantic Avenue
- Left onto Boerum Place/Adams Street
- Right onto Tillary Street and take ramp onto BQE
Queens-Bound Linden Boulevard Detour
- Exit Gowanus Expressway at Prospect Expressway
- Exit at 10th Avenue
- Turn right onto 10th Avenue
- Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
- Turn left onto Caton Avenue
- Continue onto Linden Boulevard for alternate routes to Nassau, Van Wyck and Long Island Expressways via South Conduit Avenue
Request Information or Provide Feedback
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Contact Department of Transportation about BQE Project.
By Phone
By Mail
Mail your request to:
Department of Transportation Commissioner
55 Water Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10041
