Rendering above © MTA
Halmar International awarded $1.972 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 contract by MTA C&D
September 2, 2025
New York, NY – Connect Plus Partners (Connect+), a joint venture led by Halmar International with FCC Construction, is proud to announce it has been awarded the $1.972 billion contract by MTA Construction & Development to deliver Design-Build Services for the Second Avenue Subway (SAS) Phase 2 Tunneling and Structural Shell. Connect+ is proud to have assembled a cost effective solutions, featuring state of the art and innovative approaches for the Phase 2 project. COWI Consulting Inc. will serve as the lead designer for the Connect+ team. With Halmar’s decades of experience building and delivering innovative construction solutions for New York’s infrastructure, together with FCC’s global leadership in tunnel construction, the joint venture is honored to be a part of the SAS program in extending the Q line and deliver the largest tunneling contract in MTA history.
“We’re very excited to be working on another major project with the MTA to improve our region’s transportation. Connect Plus Partners and the MTA collaboratively developed many efficiencies to improve delivery of the project to save costs and reduce time. I’m very proud of our team for their hard work and professionalism.” – Chris Larsen, CEO of Halmar International
The Second Avenue Subway Phase 2, consists of the design and construction of the MTA Q line expansion from 116th Street to 125th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan, NY. A section of the Phase 2 project will be repurposed by rehabilitating an existing tunnel built in the 1970s and outfit the future 116th Street Station, this is a key project component and big cost-containment measure for the Second Avenue Subway project. The team will bore two tunnels to 125th Street and then west to Malcom X Boulevard using two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) between 35 and 120 feet below ground, including excavating a cavern for the future 125th Street Station.
For more information regarding the project and renderings, please visit the mta.info website.
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About Halmar:
Halmar International has played a leading role in shaping the infrastructure of the most dynamic and densely populated locations in the country for more than six decades. With a strong reputation for tackling complex, multidisciplinary projects, we bring innovative thinking, technical expertise, and a hands-on approach to every challenge. Rooted in a culture of integrity, safety, and collaboration, Halmar remains focused on delivering outstanding results for its clients, employees, and stakeholders. Our people drive our success and lay the groundwork for tomorrow’s transformative infrastructure.
In 2017, Halmar strengthened its position through a strategic partnership with ASTM S.p.A. (ASTM Group), the second largest toll road operator by road miles. This collaboration broadened our reach and capabilities across the entire project lifecycle, backed by advanced technologies and global experience.