| The
East Side Access project will connect the Long Island Rail Road’s
(LIRR) Main and Port Washington lines in Queens to a new LIRR terminal
beneath Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. The new connection will
increase the LIRR’s capacity into Manhattan, dramatically shorten
travel time for Long Island and eastern Queens commuters traveling
to the east side of Manhattan, provide a new commuter rail station
in Sunnyside Queens, and much more. |
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| Project
News |
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In the August 18, 2008 edition of Engineering-News Record (ENR),
ESA was featured in an article entitled "Sandhogs Reach
Milestone on $7-Billion New York Job." A close-up look
at the completed tunnel area crafted by the TBM is also featured
on their website. To view the article and the video, visit
www.enr.com
- The
first tunnel drive by one of the tunnel boring machines has been
completed. Please read
the MTA Press Release for
more information.
- The
June '08 issue of New York Construction, features the 'Top Projects
of 2007' and East Side Access is the #1 project in New York.
To view the article in its entirety, visit http://newyork.construction.com/
- The
50th St Ventilation Plant design was entered in the AIA (American
Institute of Architects) New York Chapters' 2008 Building Type
Design competition. The design received a merit award in the 'Urban
Design' category.
- Programmatic
Agreement Annual Report available for review (click on Project
Documents below)
Current
Conditions | Project Goals
| Planned Improvements
| Project Benefits |
Image Gallery | Manhattan Tunnels Progress Map |Construction Update - Work Underway | Construction Update - Upcoming 2008 Awards | Construction Update - Work Completed | Project Leadership
| Project Documents
| Keeping in Touch |
MTA/LIRR
East Side Access — August 2008 |
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