CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

Selected as a Top Project in 2023 by Railway Track & Structures magazine, the $150 Million MTA Eastbound Re-Route Design-Build Construction for the East Side Access project is transforming the Harold Interlocking, the largest railroad junction in New York City and the busiest in the U.S., to improve the movement of Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, and Amtrak trains. The project involves designing and constructing a new cut-and-cover tunnel, modifying and re-supporting the Honeywell Street Bridge, and upgrading track, traction power, and overhead catenary systems. These enhancements will significantly improve daily commutes and reduce congestion along the Northeast Corridor. This session will demonstrate how the Design-Build delivery model enabled an integrated approach to tackling complex challenges, allowing for seamless collaboration among designers, contractors, and stakeholders. The presentation will explore key innovations that facilitated efficiency and a coordinated design, while also sharing valuable lessons learned from executing the work within an active interlocking, requiring close coordination with multiple operating railroad agencies and adjacent contractors. This topic is crucial for understanding how integrated delivery can successfully address the complexities of large-scale, multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects.