You are reading

37th Avenue gets repaved following outcry from residents

roadway1

Aug. 5, 2015 By Michael Florio

The repavement of a bumpy Jackson Height thoroughfare has finally been completed.

The Department of Transportation finished repaving 37th Ave–from 69th Street to Junction Blvd–last night, after five days work. Markings on the street are scheduled to be painted within the next two weeks, according to a DOT official.

The repaving follows an outcry from residents who have complained about bumps, cracks and potholes on the well-traveled road.

“We have received the most complaints about 37th Ave,” said Councilman Daniel Dromm. “It is the center of the Jackson Heights and Elmhurst communities and people travel along here every day.”

The DOT said that the 20-block stretch is now a much safer and smoother roadway.

“The past winter took quite a toll on our city streets,” Dromm said. “The long-awaited repaving of 37th Avenue will benefit many, including residents, businesses and visitors to Jackson Heights.

Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras said the business community will also gain from the repaving.

“From Jackson Heights to Corona, 37th Avenue is vital for business and a vibrant community hotspot, and it is essential to keep it safe and efficient,” she said.

Ferreras urged residents to call and report other streets that they feel could use repaving.

While Dromm agreed, he said 37th Ave was a priority due to the high volume of traffic it attracts.

roadway2

 

email the author: news@queenspost.com
No comments yet

Leave a Comment
Reply to this Comment

All comments are subject to moderation before being posted.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Recent News

Four injured in Queensboro Hill house fire fueled by e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries: FDNY fire marshals

FDNY fire marshals determined that lithium-ion batteries sparked a fire in a Queensboro Hill townhouse that injured three residents and a firefighter were injured a few blocks south of Kissena Corridor Park on Friday morning.

The blaze broke out in a home at 142-33 60th Ave. just before 5:30 a.m. The first firefighters on the scene found heavy fire emanating from the first floor that may have been sparked and intensified by the presence of lithium-ion batteries and a half-dozen e-bikes in the basement of the home.

Mayor Adams shares 90-day progress of Operation Restore Roosevelt

Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Operation Restore Roosevelt, a 90-day multi-agency initiative launched in October 2024 by Mayor Eric Adams and Council Member Francisco Moya to address quality-of-life issues along Roosevelt Avenue, has resulted in nearly 1,000 arrests and over 11,500 summonses. The operation focused on addressing community concerns such as prostitution, illegal brothels, unlicensed vending, retail theft, and other public safety challenges.