The 2nd Avenue subway expansion in New York City has received approval for a $1.9 billion contract to add three new stops along the Q line into East Harlem. The MTA is utilizing eminent domain to acquire properties, resulting in evictions for some residents and businesses. This phase represents a significant step in fulfilling nearly a century-old promise to improve transportation in the area. The overall budget for this project is estimated at $7 billion, with part of the funding coming from congestion pricing, aimed at enhancing public transit access in the city.
As part of the expansion, the MTA is using eminent domain to force out property owners, including businesses and residents, to build new subway infrastructure.
The second phase of the subway expansion has a nearly $7 billion budget, with funding partially sourced from congestion pricing, to add three new stops on the Q line.
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