DUMBO's Dilapidated Gold Street Gets a Pedestrian-Friendly Makeover

DUMBO, BROOKLYN — A brand-new, mid-block pedestrian crossing and an expanded concrete median have finally been installed along DUMBO's dangerous, dilapidated Gold Street between York and Sands streets, the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Tuesday.

Local electeds will gather on Gold between York and Sands to reveal the new improvements this Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m.

The roadway, which runs between buildings in the public Farragut Houses complex, now features an enhanced pedestrian crossing — installed mid-block to make it easier for public-housing residents (and anyone else passing through) to cross the street.

The improvements also include an expanded concrete center median along Gold and new parking spots on the west side of the median (overnight and weekend only).

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will be joined by the NYC Department of Transportation's borough commissioner, Keith Bray, as well as members of Brooklyn's Community Board 2, at the unveiling Wednesday.

Pictured at top: Gold Street's old median. Image via Google Maps