MTR Admiralty Posted November 28, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2008 The 7 extension to Jacob K Javits Centre is actually happening, according to the MTA's webpage for it. They have 5 main sites for preparation/construction: The TBM launch site at 11th Avenue and 25th Street, the Ground Freeze Area at around 11th Avenue and 27th Street, the West Side Yards Area, the 34th Street Station site and the Times Square Station site. -Crews are mining below surface for the TBM starter tunnels. -Crews are drilling freeze pipes to prepare for the ground freezing necessary when the TBM is in place. -Crews are installing monitoring instruments at the West Side Yard. -Crews are drilling/mining the 34th Street Station Cavern. -Crews are modifying an existing unused subway tunnel below Times Square Station area (41st Street and 8th Avenue). Really, it's MTA lingo for demolishing the Times Square lower level. Pictures from the MTA Capital Construction Page: Work on the TBM Starter Tunnels Shaft at 26th Street. Access point for TBM operations. Building a temporary substation to power the TBMs. The two starter tunnels. Access shaft at 35th Street, entrance for cavern work site. 34th Street Station cavern 34th Street Station cavern Drilling for the 34th Street Station cavern Vent/Emergency Exit for worksite. Installation of freeze pipes at 26th Street. The demolition of the Times Square Station lower level. West Side Yards Alignment with work zones. For updates: http://mta.info/capconstr/7ext/construction.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted November 28, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2008 Farewell to the home of the . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted November 28, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 28, 2008 I couldn't find it on the site, but when is this project due? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted November 28, 2008 I couldn't find it on the site, but when is this project due? I can't find it either, it's just a construction update page. Well I rather they not post it anywhere, until they know that the construction is stablised and well in progress. If I were them, I would not play with the people's hopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted November 29, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 29, 2008 There's a show that has that covered called sandhogs. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted November 29, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 29, 2008 thats gd news, I think its suppose to be done by 2013. Whats the freeze pipe and zones mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted November 29, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 29, 2008 thats gd news, I think its suppose to be done by 2013. Whats the freeze pipe and zones mean? To stabilize the ground. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted November 29, 2008 thats gd news, I think its suppose to be done by 2013. Whats the freeze pipe and zones mean? I wouldn't be that optimistic, the TBMs aren't here yet and it takes them awhile to load them, assemble them and get them going. The Freeze Pipe is to stabilise the ground when the TBM runs under it, to prevent the ground from collapsing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted November 29, 2008 There's a show that has that covered called sandhogs. - A Oh, you have the link for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted November 29, 2008 Share #10 Posted November 29, 2008 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted November 29, 2008 Share #11 Posted November 29, 2008 I want to be optimistic about this project, but given the MTA's track record I don't think they'll actually complete this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted November 29, 2008 Share #12 Posted November 29, 2008 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted November 29, 2008 Share #13 Posted November 29, 2008 Both men are full of BS. Paterson is clueless and Bloomberg is a rich, elitist con artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share #14 Posted November 29, 2008 Both men are full of BS. Paterson is clueless and Bloomberg is a rich, elitist con artist. Agreed. Hell no that Bloomberg is getting a third term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duelingdragons Posted November 29, 2008 Share #15 Posted November 29, 2008 Wow, those are some amazing shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted November 29, 2008 Share #16 Posted November 29, 2008 Is that the same Lower Level that was used in the 1990 film Ghost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share #17 Posted November 29, 2008 Oh sweet! By the time it is complete, I can access the Javits Center without having to waste my foot energy... Eh, I am in college? Oh well, I just have to wait another 1-3 years... I honestly doubt that this project will finish in 1-3 years. The reasons being: -The financial recession will cut a good deal of construction jobs, I think about 10,000 by 2010. -The TBMs need to be at site, assembled and prepared before drilling underground. That usually takes about 3-6 months. -The TBMs have to cut through solid rock underground, progress is usually slow. I'd say, based on the ESA project, the TBMs could finish in 1 1/2-2 years. -You need lighting installation for the tunnels -You have to build the crossover caverns, there are two -You need to finish the 34th Street Station which will take around 3 years to complete -You need the tracks to be laid -There might be a need to order some new trains for the -Signalling -Signal tests and service tests Anyways, it looks like the 10th Ave station is cut away from the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted November 29, 2008 Share #18 Posted November 29, 2008 Is that the same Lower Level that was used in the 1990 film Ghost? I think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted November 29, 2008 Share #19 Posted November 29, 2008 I still don't understand the point of this extension. What's wrong with taking the subway to 34th and walking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share #20 Posted November 29, 2008 I still don't understand the point of this extension. What's wrong with taking the subway to 34th and walking? Tell that to Bloomberg! Lol. He wants to re-develop Hudson Yards... I don't think they found a contractor yet, and yet they are busy building that extension. It's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted November 30, 2008 Share #21 Posted November 30, 2008 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted November 30, 2008 Share #22 Posted November 30, 2008 The failure of the Jets Stadium should have put an end to this West Side redevelopment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share #23 Posted November 30, 2008 Well Bloomberg, Paterson and Schwartznagger are all guys who like things to get moving on ever if there is recession so don't diss them... They are all optimistic and you all don't know about it and Hudson Yards Development is fine. It boosts the west side economy! ! Schwarzenegger* You really have a myopic view. Hudson Yards is NOT fine: 1. THERE IS NO CONTRACTOR SELECTED FOR HUDSON YARDS, YET. 2. THERE IS NO CONSTRUCTION AT HUDSON YARDS. 3. WHO KNOWS WHEN IT WILL BE FINISHED? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted November 30, 2008 Share #24 Posted November 30, 2008 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted November 30, 2008 Share #25 Posted November 30, 2008 Well, MTR! I know those details!!! I know so just don't be a big mouth and make me look like I am an idiot when I am not!!! Dude, if you know them, don't say the opposite. You're making yourself look like an idiot when really you're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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