New York Construction Report staff writer
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has selected a joint venture led by Skanska, along with Traylor Bros., Inc. and Walsh Construction, to deliver design-build services for the $1.02 billion Phase II of the Second Avenue Subway project in New York City.
The project will extend the Q (New York City Subway service) north from 96th Street to 125th Street in East Harlem and Harlem, and includes construction of structural shells for a future 106th Street Station, according to the agency.
Substantial completion is expected in the third quarter of 2030.
“We’re proud to have been selected for the second phase of the Second Avenue Subway, which will significantly improve mobility for New Yorkers by expanding Q line access into East Harlem and Harlem,” said Michael Viggiano, executive vice president of Skanska USA Civil.
The project scope includes building station structures between 105th Street and 110th Street, supporting future entrances for the 106th Street Station, tying into existing tunnels, and completing excavation, utility relocation and roadway decking to maintain traffic during construction.
The contract also includes construction of a terminal station at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue, which will connect with the 4, 5 and 6 lines and Metro-North, the MTA said.
Design services for Phase II will be led by Mott MacDonald.
Walsh Construction executive Jeff Twidwell said the team is focused on “coordinated design-build execution” and delivering the project safely in a complex urban environment.
“This contract builds on Phase I of the Second Avenue Subway project,” which opened in 2017 extending service to 96th Street, the MTA said. Skanska previously worked on that phase in a joint venture that delivered the initial segment of the line.
When complete, Phase II will extend subway service deeper into East Harlem and Harlem, improving connectivity and reducing commute times along Manhattan’s East Side corridor.
