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Staten Island Expressway

The Staten Island Expressway is a major highway in New York City that connects Staten Island to Brooklyn and Manhattan via the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. It is part of the New York State Route 278. Designed for fast travel, it has multiple lanes and is used primarily by commuters for daily transportation. The expressway facilitates efficient movement of vehicles across the boroughs but can experience heavy traffic during peak hours. Its route includes access points to local streets and exits to various neighborhoods, making it a vital roadway for residents and travelers in the region.