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MTA’s Tremont Av B D Station Now ADA-Accessible

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 2, 2024
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NEW YORK CITY – On February 27th, the MTA announced the Tremont Av B D Station located in the Bronx is the second subway station to become ADA-accessible this year.
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With a Delivery Partner Selected, Hudson Tunnel Project Moving Into ‘High Gear’

Marybeth Luczak
March 1, 2024
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NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced Feb. 28th that MPA Delivery Partners, a joint venture of Parsons Corporation, Arcadis of New York, Inc., and Mace North America Limited, will serve as Delivery Partner for the Hudson …

Initial Demo Begins for Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 28, 2024
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BALTIMORE –The Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program sees the beginning of demolition as major construction will begin in 2024.
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Metro-North’s Purdy’s Station Now Fully Accessible

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 27, 2024
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NEW YORK CITY – Purdy’s Station is the third station this year to be made fully accessible for Metro-North. It joins two other stations on the Harlem Line to receive upgrades this year.
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MARTA To Replace North Pedestrian Bridge at East Lake Station

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 24, 2024
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ATLANTA – MARTA will start work on March 13th to replace its north pedestrian bridge. Once the new bridge reopens in October, work will start on the south bridge.
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WATCH: Port Authority New York and New Jersey Complete $47.2MM Harrison Station

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 24, 2024
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HARRISON, N.J. – Port Authority New York and New Jersey reports the Harrison Station on the PATH commuter rail is now open after renovations.
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MTA To Perform Upgrades at Queensboro Plaza

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 24, 2024
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NEW YORK CITY – From March 9th to March 18th, MTA crews will perform accessibility and track upgrades to its subway lines, including Queensboro Plaza.
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IO and Metrolinx Award $255M Contract for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Design & Build

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 22, 2024
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ONTARIO – STRABAG Inc. was awarded the $255 million contract to for the second underground segment of the extension.
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OCTA Awarded $7.2M for Barrier Wall; Slope Movement Accelerates

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 22, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Freight traffic halted once more after crews observed accelerated movement of the slope in San Clemente, and OCTA received $7.2 million for a catchment wall.
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MBTA Completes Red Line Improvements; Removes 8 Speed Restrictions

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 21, 2024
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BOSTON – The MBTA reports it completed track work along its Red Line between February 5th to February 14th, allowing them to remove 8 speed restrictions.
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