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Skanska JV Tapped for $200M of Improvements to MTA’s Flushing Line
Skanska and its joint venture partner, New Jersey-based Railroad Construction Company, have been selected by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in to make improvements on MTA’s Flushing Line in Queens for $200 million. AECOM serves as the project’s engineer.
“As one of the most well-travelled train lines across the greater New York City region, we’re proud to be providing the needed infrastructure improvements to the Flushing Line that will positively impact and increase efficiency for riders during their daily commute,” said Keith Chouinard, SVP and general manager for Skanska USA Civil.
The project entails repair improvements at the MTA’s 61st Street-Woodside Station, replacement of the existing escalators at the 61st Street-Woodside Station and the 74th Street Broadway Station and striping, painting and additional repairs between 48th and 72nd streets. Work is already underway and is expected to be completed in May 2025.
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