Skanska-Traylor-Walsh JV Awarded $1.02B Second Avenue Phase II Contract

125 St entrance, looking south.

MTA

NEW YORK CITY - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) selected Skanska-Traylor-Walsh JV to deliver design-build services for the Second Avenue Subway Phase II project.

The project includes the design and construction of new subway station structural shells between 105th Street and 110th Street to accommodate the construction of a future station at 106th Street. The scope of the project also includes construction of structural tie-ins to existing tunnels, roadway decking installation, the construction of at- and below-grade structures for two station entrances, excavation, and utility support and reconstruction. Previously, Phase I of the project extended service from 63rd Street to 96th Street and was delivered by Skanska/J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. and Schiavone Construction Co., Inc. JV.

The $1.02 billion contract builds on Phase I, Skanska reports, by extending the Q line into East Harlem and Harlem, thus improving passenger connectivity and reducing commute times. Phase II includes new stations at 106th Street, 116th Street on Second Avenue and a terminal station at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. This station will be a key transfer point to the 4/5/6 lines and Metro-North. Mott MacDonald will lead design services for Phase II. Once complete, the Second Avenue Subway will have a continuous two-track corridor that extends to Lower Manhattan with connections to Brooklyn and West Midtown. According to the release, construction is slated to reach “substantial completion” by Q3 2030.

Second Avenue Subway Phase II Overview

“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. “Building on the successful completion of Phase I in 2017, we are honored to continue our involvement in this transformative program and to help deliver faster, more reliable transit options that better connect communities across the city.”

“We’re honored to be part of the team selected to advance Phase II of the Second Avenue Subway. Projects like this demand deep underground expertise, strong coordination, and a commitment to working safely in one of the most complex urban construction environments in the country. Continuing our partnership with Skanska on the previously constructed 86th Street Cavern, we’re proud to help build infrastructure that will improve mobility and serve New Yorkers for generations,” said Chris Hebert, vice president of Traylor Bros., Inc.

“Alongside our joint venture partners, Skanska and Traylor Bros., we’re focused on delivering Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway Project through coordinated design-build execution,” said Jeff Twidwell, senior vice president of Northeast Transportation at Walsh Construction. “We look forward to extending Q service in Manhattan through disciplined planning and close coordination with stakeholders, while adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality.”