Officials with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) announced Wednesday they had signed a $1.24 billion contract to design and build a new network of roadways, a ground transportation center and supporting infrastructure for John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The project, a joint venture between the PANYNJ, Skanska and Halmar International, will leverage the companies’ diverse experience to streamline the airport’s confusing roadway network and build the transportation center. Parsons Corporation will serve as the lead designer for the project. The project is part of a larger $19 billion public-private investment into the airport to transform it into a world-class airport.
“The transformation of JFK into a global gateway that will rival the best in the world would not be complete without the roads, parking and infrastructure to match,” Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said. “When we are done, JFK will be as easy to access as it is beautiful to behold, serving as the front door to the region that it deserves.”
The project consists of the design and construction of the on-airport roadway transportation network, including roadway reconfiguration, intuitive wayfinding, enhanced traffic technologies, at-grade pavement and retaining walls and bridges, as well as utility relocation and upgrades.
Additionally, the transportation center will include a multi-level vehicle parking facility with capacity for 1,950 spaces and electric vehicle charging stations; a pedestrian connector from the new parking facility to New Terminal One; canopies to shelter pedestrians from weather while harvesting rainwater for landscape irrigation, and extensive green spaces.
“We are honored to have the opportunity to design and construct a world-class landside gateway for one of New York’s most highly traveled international aviation hubs,” Michael Viggiano, executive vice president for Skanska USA Civil’s East Coast region, said. “Not only will the project improve connectivity of JFK’s roadway network, but it will also enhance the overall experience for passengers traveling to and from the airport.”