The Interborough Express project, the MTA's first light rail system, has commenced its engineering and design phase, connecting Brooklyn and Queens. Running along a 14-mile freight line, it will include 19 stations and connect with numerous bus and subway lines. Expected to serve 160,000 daily riders, it will reduce commute times to 32 minutes. The construction cost is projected at $5.5 billion, involving significant infrastructure modifications. The initial completion target was 2027 but may be adjusted based on the design phase duration. Funding includes $2.75 billion from the 2025 to 2029 capital plan.
The Interborough Express project, the MTA's first-ever light rail system connecting Brooklyn and Queens, officially kicked off Friday by entering the engineering and design phase.
It's expected to serve 160,000 riders a day and reduce commute times between boroughs, with an end-to-end run time of 32 minutes.
Construction is expected to cost $5.5 billion and will require the lifting of 48 bridges, as well as the conversion of tracks and signals.
The project originally was expected to be completed by 2027, but the completion date will be dependent on the length of the design phase.
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