One of New York City's most iconic tunnels (for pedestrians) is not so recognizable after a surprise paint job stripped its walls of the curated artwork and added graffiti that has become synonymous with the thruway.
One of New York City's most iconic tunnels is not so recognizable after a surprise paint job stripped its walls of the curated artwork and added graffiti that has become synonymous with the thruway.
The 191st Street pedestrian tunnel has become the latest lightning rod for controversy after the city's Department of Transportation scrubbed the walls over the weekend, leaving the nearly 1,000-foot pathway bare. An unofficial landmark of Washington Heights, the tunnel connects St. Nicholas Avenue with Broadway for access to the No. 1 train. It's received attention not only for its painted walls, but reported concerns over safety and cleanliness from community members.
Despite those worries, one city councilmember could not believe the decision to wipe its walls clean, removing what she calls the"soul of the tunnel" seemingly without community input.
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