New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, alongside officials from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, recently set into motion a groundbreaking project that's set to reshape Midtown Manhattan's transport landscape. The Dyer Avenue deck-overs mark the beginning of a large-scale project to build a new Midtown Bus Terminal—an effort aimed at improving conditions for both commuters and the surrounding neighborhood.
Billed as a vital development for the Tri-State Area, the terminal is intended to enhance the daily transit experience for hundreds of thousands. "A new Midtown Bus Terminal will deliver an enhanced experience for millions of riders, breathe new life into the surrounding neighborhood and ensure that this gateway to the City is one New Yorkers can be proud of for generations to come," Governor Hochul stated. The deck-overs, a foundational phase of the larger project, have commenced and are planned to be developed into 3.5 acres of green public space, as reported by the Governor's office.
The project is expected to improve connectivity and contribute to the local economy by creating thousands of union jobs. Governor Phil Murphy highlighted the extent of these anticipated benefits: "This project is another major step toward modernizing our transportation infrastructure, improving the commuter experience, and reducing bus congestion. Just as importantly, it will create thousands of good-paying union jobs, bolstering our workforce and economy," he told the Governor's office.
Construction has begun on the Dyer Avenue deck-overs, located between West 37th and West 39th Streets above sections of Dyer Avenue and the Lincoln Tunnel Expressway. The project, with an estimated value of $10 billion, is projected to create approximately 6,000 construction jobs and will be built entirely on existing Port Authority property, requiring no private land acquisition. Designed as a zero-emissions facility to support electric buses, the new terminal will also include direct access to the Lincoln Tunnel, aiming to reduce local traffic congestion.
The existing terminal, a longstanding hub for numerous commutes between New Jersey and New York, is set to be replaced by a modern, state-of-the-art facility. "The new Midtown Bus Terminal represents a transformative investment in the future of regional mobility," NJ TRANSIT President and CEO Kris Kolluri explained in the press release. Community leaders and local representatives have described the project's launch as more than a transportation improvement, viewing it as a catalyst for revitalizing a busy area of Manhattan and contributing to broader community development.
As the first phase advances, governors and stakeholders are focused on the anticipated economic, environmental, and community impacts associated with the terminal’s development. Upon completion, the upgraded infrastructure is expected to support regional coordination and contribute to New York’s modernization efforts.
