FCC Construction Wins $699 Million Contract to Extend New York City Subway to east Harlem
New York, NY – FCC Construction has been awarded a $699 million contract to extend the Second avenue Subway line in New York City, bringing the metro deeper into Manhattan’s East Harlem neighborhood. The project, announced today, will significantly improve transportation access for over 300,000 daily passengers and generate thousands of jobs over the next four years, according to the Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA).
The expansion encompasses the construction of a new station between 116th and 125th Streets, converting a pre-existing 762-meter tunnel built in the 1970s for this purpose. It also includes the drilling of a 2,560-meter tunnel to Malcolm X Boulevard and the excavation of a new station at 125th Street. East Harlem has long awaited improvements to its transport infrastructure, as highlighted by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
This project is part of a larger $6.99 billion investment plan aimed at modernizing and expanding New York City’s public transportation network. FCC Construction will utilize two variable density tunnel boring machines manufactured in Germany, capable of navigating both soft soil and hard rock, to ensure efficient and precise construction.
FCC Construction brings extensive experience in subway projects from cities including Madrid, Lima, Doha, and Toronto. The company recently secured another contract for a Metro tunnel construction project in Toronto, further solidifying its position in the North American infrastructure market.
