Overview: Mid-Manhattan Expressway, Cross Hudson Tunnel (I-495)
With the Onset of Congestion Pricing and the continuous push to move cars off the streets of New York City, I decided to take another look at the Mid-Manhattan Expressway Proposal and came up with a proposal. Beginning: Mid-Manhattan Expressway Image Source: Google Maps The Mid-Manhattan Expressway would be constructed as two bored tunnel segments. The Tunnel Exit Street Connecting the Entrance to 34th Street would be reconfigured. The Street would instead serve as the start of the tunnel, with it going underground shortly after 36th Street. The Tunnel itself would run directly underneath 29th Street, with the Eastbound Tunnel directly underneath 28th street. There would be no exits Westbound, though possible exists connecting the West Side Highway (NY 9A) and the FDR Drive (NY 907L) could be considered. Continuation: Cross Hudson Tunnel The Expressway would continue as the Cross Hudson Tunnel. Tunnel would reach 16th street in Hoboken before running through the Palisades. The Tunnel w...
