Rep. Meeks Tours Van Wyck Expressway

Rep. Meeks Tours Van Wyck Expressway

Queens, NY—Yesterday, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks toured the Van Wyck Expressway to receive an update on its renovations, funded by almost entirely federal dollars. The Expressway is expected to be completed in December of 2016. Concerning his tour, Congressman Meeks issued the following statement:

"Yesterday, I saw up close the progress made on the Van Wyck Expressway renovation that runs through my district. This renovation will have a significant, positive, and direct impact on my constituents and the local economy. Once completed, this project will reduce traffic congestion. Increased expressway mobility will cut commute times and improve flow to and from the airport and local businesses.

"I call on my Republican colleagues to fully fund President Obama’s Transportation and Infrastructure funding request, so that we can complete additional beneficial projects such as the Van Wyck Expressway renovation."

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