[clairity]

you're right, it's an online discussion. the traffic from the BQE already goes to local streets. the point is to give the above ground space back to people, and perhaps clean the air while we're at it.

[sedan_baklazhan]

Currently the traffic enters BQE on one local street and exits it most likely far away. When BQE is removed, the traffic will go through a lot of local streets, increasing noice and air pollution in residential areas.

[clairity]

not remove, but rather replace. put the BQE underground.

[sedan_baklazhan]

This is VERY expensive. A lot of new subway lines could be built at the same cost.

[clairity]

yes, cost was mentioned in my original post.