Queens Boulevard[0] is like that, with through-traffic lanes and local lanes divided by a barrier, and it's very much not a pleasant experience to walk or bike near it. It's just so wide, loud, and dangerous[1], though there have been some recent fixes to improve safety.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Boulevard
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Boulevard#Safety_issues...