A New Era for Midtown: First Steel Beams Rise for the Massive Bus Terminal Redevelopment
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
New York NY, The skyline of Midtown West is officially shifting. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has reached a “steel-in-the-ground” milestone for the ambitious Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement project, signaling the beginning of the end for the city’s most notorious eyesore.
With the placement of the first massive steel girders over Dyer Avenue, the vision of a world-class, 21st-century transit hub is no longer just a blueprint—it’s becoming a reality.
Turning Transit “Eyesores” into 3.5 Acres of Green Space
The headline feature of this phase isn’t just about buses; it’s about the community. By constructing “deck-overs” above the below-grade portions of Dyer Avenue and the Lincoln Tunnel Expressway, the Port Authority is essentially creating new real estate in the heart of Manhattan.
While these decks will initially support bus operations during the terminal’s construction, their final form will be a game-changer for Hell’s Kitchen: 3.5 acres of publicly accessible open green space. > “We are literally creating a great community amenity for the city’s future,” said Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia.
The Engineering Marvel: 139 Girders and a “Steel Highway”
The logistics of the project are as impressive as the scale. To build the deck-overs between West 37th and West 39th streets, crews are installing 139 steel girders.
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Weight: Between 60,000 and 80,000 pounds each.
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Length: Up to 81 feet long.
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Journey: Fabricated in New York, South Carolina, and Delaware, then painted in New Jersey, the beams are trucked across the George Washington Bridge and down Broadway to their final home.
What Commuters Can Expect: Tech, Charging, and No More Congestion
The outdated 1950s infrastructure is being swapped for a facility designed for the year 2050. Key upgrades include:
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Electric Bus Readiness: A new storage facility with high-capacity electric charging stations.
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Zero Street Congestion: A new ramp structure between 10th and 11th Avenues will allow buses to enter the terminal directly from the Lincoln Tunnel, removing hundreds of idling buses from neighborhood streets.
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Increased Capacity: Designed to handle double-decker buses and projected commuter growth through 2050.
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Street-Facing Retail: Modern shops and dining that face the sidewalk, creating a more inviting neighborhood vibe.
The Timeline: When Will It Be Finished?
The transformation of the world’s busiest bus terminal is a marathon, not a sprint:
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Phase 1 (Through 2030): Completion of the Dyer Avenue deck-overs, the storage/staging facility, and the new ramp structures.
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Phase 2 (2030–2035): Demolition of the existing legacy terminal and the construction of the new main terminal on the same site.
Commuter Alert: Overnight Closures
To keep the steel moving safely, the Lincoln Tunnel Expressway will see overnight closures. New Jersey-bound travelers should expect diversions to 10th and 11th Avenues between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) through August.
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