Had a feeling this might be posted here...

There's an on ramp to a hwy (BQE) about 1/4 mile from that intersection...that may have played a part. I recall that area very well. Many moons ago whenever stateside, there's an old abandoned airport (Floyd Bennet) about a mile or so from that intersection, we'd take our m'cycles and cars there for unsanctioned drag races. Law enforcement put a stop to it and it became a popular meeting ground for performance autos etc...even taught an old girlfriend how to drive a manual on one of the strips.

That specific intersection is known for stop light races to the hwy on ramp. Perhaps this puts an end to it.