The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently awarded the first construction contract for phase two of the extension of the Second Avenue Subway from 96 Street to 125 Street in Harlem.
The $182 million contract was awarded to New York City-based C.A.C. Industries. Under the contract, underground utilities will be relocated from 105 Street to 110 Street on Second Avenue
It is the first of four construction contracts that will be awarded.
“Phase two of the Second Avenue Subway will change lives and expand opportunities by bringing transit equity to the East Harlem community who have waited decades for this,” MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said. “The expansion of the Second Avenue Subway will get more than 100,000 daily riders to jobs, education and recreation not only in the city but throughout the region.”
During phase one, the line was extended from 63 Street to 96 Street.
During phase two, service will be extended from 96 Street north to 125 Street and then west on 125 Street to Park Avenue. Two new stations will be constructed, a direct passenger connection with the existing 125 Street subway station on the Lexington Avenue subway line will be added, and a Park Avenue entrance will be added.