Brooklyn to Queens Light Rail Finally Coming | New York City News

The MTA just unveiled plans for the Interborough Express — a brand-new 14-mile light rail line connecting Brooklyn and Queens, the city’s first transit project in over 80 years. No new tunnels means faster construction, with 18 new stations designed for accessibility, including elevators and wider fare gates — some even before the line opens. Priced at $5.5 billion, half is already funded via congestion pricing, but securing federal money remains critical. With design wrapping up by year-end and construction poised to begin soon, officials are pushing hard for funding — hoping political shifts will unlock more support. The goal? A launch within the next decade. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bbb64597905f65c2