De Blasio: New Asphalt Plant Will Aid Pothole Blitz
JOE JACKSON
Vowing to focus on the basics of city living alongside his broader vision, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled Wednesday a central component of his drive to rehabilitate New York City roadways: a state-of-the-art asphalt production plant.
Mr. de Blasio, flanked by transportation commissioner Polly Trottenberg and other officials, said the newly rebuilt Brooklyn facility would help fill more potholes and resurface an unprecedented number of streets.
“We’re focused on the big picture changes, the new policies, the things that we think will improve life and safety in this city,” the mayor said. “But we also know every single day, it begins with the basics; it begins with filling the potholes, resurfacing the road, making sure people can get around this city and that’s what we’re committed to.”
The five-year, $25 million upgrade of the department of transportation site on Hamilton Avenue near Red Hook allows for a 30% increase in asphalt production and 10% greater use of recycled asphalt, Mr. de Blasio said.
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