Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge

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Illustration of what the area south of the Brooklyn Bridge could look like from Empire State Strees Blog
A newly revived dream of tearing down the FDR viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge and turning it into a waterfront bike and pedestrian oasis must overcome state and federal bureaucrats who have often been unwilling to remove awful urban highways.

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The missing swings at Pier 35
The Manhattan Bridge
Underneath the FDR drive
The Platinum Transparency award given to Battery to Bridges in 2026

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The Brooklyn Bridge viewed from the edge of the water
Underneath the FDR drive
The Platinum Transparency award given to Battery to Bridges in 2026

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