The New York MTA has finalized the park of the first stage of work on reconstructing the Park Avenue Viaduct, East Harlem, representing a significant milestone towards upgrading one of New York City’s busiest travel lanes.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

New York MTA Advances Park Avenue Viaduct Modernization
Photo: MTA/Trent Reeves

New York MTA Completes Viaduct Upgrade Before Schedule

New York MTA made a Wonderful Achievement by completing Phase One of Park Avenue Viaduct reconstruction 51 months ahead of schedule and $93 million below estimates. It involved reconstructing 8,240 feet of rail between East 115th and East 123rd Streets.

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Governor Kathy Hochul described the viaduct as “a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of Metro-North riders” and commended the team for finishing it “ahead of schedule and under budget.” She stated that the work is a proof of how modernization can be made to work if “we put riders first.”

Work crews employed a revolutionary gantry system to change out prefabricated bridge sections weighing 190,000 pounds during 19 consecutive weekends without interrupting train operations. That way, two of four tracks were available for train travel, and work built outward on other tracks, causing minimal shutdown.

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MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer stated, “This is a banner day for the new MTA,” and noted innovative planning, sound leadership made the undertaking “better, faster, and cheaper.”

The entire modernization will rebuild 4,500 feet of viaduct, increasing long-term reliability and safety. Other system and track work will extend into the winter, while Phase Two—from East 127th Street to East 132nd Street—is set for substation-sized substantial completion by September 2027.

According to experts, the Park Avenue Viaduct work shows how innovative techniques, competent management, and intelligent spending of funds can save money and time. And since sound rail transport sustains the city’s economy, this modernization work shall keep New York growing for years to come.

Source: www.trains.com

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What is the New York MTA Park Avenue Viaduct project?

It is a multi-phase modernization of the 132-year-old structure that carries Metro-North trains to and from Grand Central Terminal in New York City.

How much money did the New York MTA save on Phase 1?

The agency completed the first phase $93 million under budget and 51 months ahead of schedule, proving the efficiency of modern project delivery.

When will the next phase of the Park Avenue Viaduct reconstruction finish?

Phase Two is planned for substantial completion by September 2027, according to MTA Construction & Development officials.

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