Gallery: Photos: See the Progress on NYC's Long-Awaited 2nd Avenue Subway

  • Image may contain Transportation Vehicle Train Tunnel and Building
    <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/">Metropolitan Transportation Authority</a>/Flickr
    01

    NYC second ave subway construction

    The first phase of NYC's Second Avenue Subway line is scheduled to open in 2016.
  • Image may contain Tunnel
    <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/">Metropolitan Transportation Authority</a>/Flickr
    02

    NYC second ave subway construction

    It's the biggest expansion of the city's subway system in generations.
  • Image may contain Tunnel
    <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/">Metropolitan Transportation Authority</a>/Flickr
    03

    NYC second ave subway construction

    Last month, workers finished blasting work for Phase 1, which will run from 57th Street to 96th Street.
  • Image may contain Building Factory Human Person Helmet Hardhat Clothing and Apparel
    <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/">Metropolitan Transportation Authority</a>/Flickr
    04

    NYC second ave subway construction

    This is the site of a new station at 86th Street and Second Ave.
  • Image may contain Transportation Train Track Rail Railway Tunnel and Terminal
    <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/">Metropolitan Transportation Authority</a>/Flickr
    05

    NYC second ave subway construction

    The new stations will be climate controlled, which is a big deal—temperatures on NYC subway platforms have been clocked at over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Image may contain Lighting and Pipeline
    <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/">Metropolitan Transportation Authority</a>/Flickr
    06

    NYC second ave subway construction

    When the new line does open, it should ease crowding on the 4, 5, and 6 lines that now serve Manhattan's East Side.
  • Image may contain Human Person Sewer and Tunnel
    <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/">Metropolitan Transportation Authority</a>/Flickr
    07

    NYC second ave subway construction

    And it will be easier to get around on the East Side in general.
  • Image may contain Banister Handrail Building and Bridge
    <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/">Metropolitan Transportation Authority</a>/Flickr
    08

    NYC second ave subway construction

    The MTA expects the line to serve 200,000 daily riders when it opens.
  • Image may contain Transportation Train Track Railway Rail Vehicle Terminal Train and Train Station
    <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/">Metropolitan Transportation Authority</a>/Flickr
    09

    NYC second ave subway construction

    But there's plenty of work left to do, including laying tracks.
  • Image may contain Tunnel Vehicle Transportation Terminal Train Train Station Art and Painting
    <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/">Metropolitan Transportation Authority</a>/Flickr
    10

    NYC second ave subway construction

    And turning newly created caverns into something people will recognize at tunnels and stations.
Read More
Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition
The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.
Jorge Garay
How This Tiny Startup Built the World’s Safest Bike Helmet
Inspired by head-banging woodpeckers, Vancouver-based Pikio Labs has discovered a new approach to skull protection.
Chris Haslam
Top Disney Plus Discounts and Promos for October 2026
Cut your subscription costs with the latest active Disney+ bundle deals, verified student offers, and partner promotions.
Molly Higgins
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
Harry Rabinowitz
Altra Running Promo Codes and Deals October 2026
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
Boutayna Chokrane
Top eBay Coupons in October 2026
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
Molly Higgins
Top Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in October 2026
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this October.
Matthew Korfhage
Top Canon Promo Codes: 30% Off for October 2026
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this October 2026.
Gear Team
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Becomes ‘Assisted Driving’ in Europe
The automaker has been criticized for misleading drivers with the feature’s name. Now it’s renaming it for European regulators.
Aarian Marshall
Book Publishers Are Quietly Using More AI. Staff Are Revolting
Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech.
Adam Morgan
NASA Just Made Nearly 1 TB of Artemis II Data Available to the Public
The data drop includes photographs, audio, video, and astronauts’ notes that will be used to study the moon and prepare for future human missions.
Jorge Garay
The DOJ Is Weighing Perjury Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson
The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction-of-justice case against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified against Donald Trump to the January 6 committee.
Hugo Lowell