Freeway Fighters Digest (week of 9/8)

Lauren MayerWeekly News Digest

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Here is what is being said about freeway fighting. If you come across any articles, feel free to share and please let me know if you have any questions.

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Reinventing the Queensway: The Expressway to Boulevard Movement is About to Take Over the World
The Corridor Magazine September 2025
The Queensway was one of Canada’s most ambitious urban highway projects. 

Judge to Hear I-35 Expansion Lawsuit 
KLBJ-AM September 8, 2025
After a lawsuit was filed against the Texas Department of Transportation back in January 2024 over the planned I-35 Capital Express Central Project, a judge is set to hear the case Wednesday September 10th.

Highway expansion leads to more sprawl, worse congestion
Barrie Today September 9, 2025
Traffic on major highways around Toronto isn’t improving despite promises of gridlock relief from Premier Doug Ford — and some are questioning the province’s heavy investment in road extensions and new highways.

Hearing takes place over lawsuit to stop I-35 expansion through Austin 
KVUE September 11, 2025
A judge is reviewing a lawsuit that aims to stop a major expansion of Interstate 35 in Austin. 

Bronx residents push back on Cross Bronx Expressway bridge plans 
News 12 – Brooklyn September 11, 2025
Chants filled the air as dozens of Bronx River Houses residents and community advocates rallied this week, warning state officials that proposed bridge replacement plans along the Cross Bronx Expressway could make their long-standing health crisis even worse.