Skanska Awarded MTA 21-Escalators Replacement Contract

Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, announced it has been awarded a contract by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to replace 21 existing escalators throughout New York, NY. The approximately US$146 million design-build project will also improve associated back-of-house rooms and escalator machine rooms (EMR) with upgraded equipment, adhering to applicable code requirements and operational needs. Skanska’s work will include the design and replacement of escalators at the following subway stations: 51st Street Station: replace one escalator with new staircase; Park Place Station: two new escalators; High Street Station: one new escalator; Franklin Avenue Station: one new escalator; Lexington Avenue/63rd Street Station: 10 new escalators; and 21st Street/Queensbridge Station: six new escalators. Construction will commence this month and is expected to reach final completion in February 2027.

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