The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved a major overhaul of two PATH tunnels between New York and New Jersey that link the Exchange Place and World Trade Center stations to repair and upgrade critical rail, electrical and signal systems damaged by Superstorm Sandy nearly four years ago.
The USD 400 million project will replace PATH track, third rail, electrical, signal and communications infrastructure along portions of Tunnels E and F under the Hudson River. The work will be done on weekends, and the Port Authority is exploring ways to shorten the projected eight-year project construction schedule.
Repairs to Tunnels E and F currently are slated to begin in the third quarter of 2017 and be completed in 2026, though PATH continues to explore and assess opportunities to accelerate the construction schedule. The work will be done on 35 weekends per year. There will be single-track operation during weekend work to allow for continuous train service, and to minimize passenger inconvenience and disruption.
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