Posted Sep 22, 2011, 8:19 PM
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UPDATED 2:59 PM
Second Avenue Subway Reaches "Boring" Milestone
By: NY1 News
http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stori...ing--milestone
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The Second Avenue subway is on track as it reached a new construction milestone Thursday.
The 485-ton tunnel boring machine completed its second pass from 92nd Street and Second Avenue, breaking through into an existing tunnel at the Lexington Avenue/63rd Street station.
It completes more than two miles of tunnels that will provide Q train service from 96th to 63rd Streets.
The long delayed project will alleviate overcrowding and delays on the 4, 5 and 6 lines.
Some East Side residents are worried about the effects the construction could have on air quality in the area.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it's doing what it can to curb those concerns.
"We've taken great steps in terms of building enclosures to try to be able to deal with noise and air quality, we'll continue to work with residents in any way we can," said MTA Chairman & CEO Jay Walder.
The next step in the $4.5 billion project will include installing the tracks, signals and communication systems.
The first phase of the subway line is scheduled to begin service in December 2016.
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