Second Avenue Subway Expansion Phase 2 Moving Forward to East Harlem

Second Avenue Subway Expansion Progress

• 🚇 Phase Two of the Second Avenue subway expansion has been announced, with Governor Hokll stating the newest tunnel will be built by 2032.
• 💡 This project aims to provide much-needed mass transit access to East Harlem residents.

New Q Train Extension Details

• 📍 The new stretch of the Q train will extend from the Upper East Side into East Harlem, with new stations planned for 106th Street and 116th Street.
• 🚉 The extension will also reach 125th Street, offering transfers to the 4, 5, and 6 subway lines, as well as Metro North.
• 💰 The project is projected to cost nearly $8 billion, with initial funding of $2 billion approved by the MTA board.
• 💸 Some of the funding is expected to come from congestion pricing tolls.

Construction and Timeline

• ⚙️ 750-ton boring machines, similar to those used in Phase One and the LIRR's Grand Central access, will be utilized to tunnel underground at a rate of 40 feet per day.
• ⏳ While the projected completion date is 2032, this is considered an estimate, acknowledging the project's long history.
• ✅ The expansion is intended to restore faith in the city's ability to complete large, transformational projects.