Work Begins To Rebuild Dangerous Kensington Intersection

KENSINGTON, BROOKLYN — The city has begun rebuilding a dangerous intersection in Kensington.

The junction of Church and McDonald avenues is Brooklyn's third highest crash corridor, the DOT said. It was the site of 21 traffic injuries between 2008 and 2012.

The improvements at the site will include curb extensions, pedestrian ramps and catch basins, replacement of the water main and a complete pavement restoration, according to the Department of Transportation.

“These necessary infrastructure upgrades will make Church Avenue smoother and more resilient,” said Department of Design and Construction Acting Commissioner Ana Barrio.

“This project will offer pedestrians more walkable space and will calm vehicular traffic, ultimately making this roadway safer for New Yorkers.”

The reconstruction was funded by $300,000 allocated to the project by Councilmember Brad Lander, according to the DOT.

The plans are part of a larger program to improve traffic safety in Kensington and Windsor Terrace. The DOT plans to improve the stretch of Church Avenue between Coney Island Avenue and Flatbush Avenue by installing 10 curb extensions, three manholes, 51 catch basins, and chute connections and replacing more than 2,540 feet water main.

The projects are part of the city's Vision Zero initiative, which aims to decrease traffic injuries throughout the city.

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