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Grand tunnels on schedule to connect Grand Central
Let us hope the interior finish is of quality suitable to match that of GCT itself.
One can only hope the structural integrity of Grand Central Terminal is not compromised with the excavation and construction beneath.
No, they’re not opening “On schedule.” The project has already been delayed several times, and initial projections had them open already by now.
It’s all bored in solid rock, structural strength is one thing you don’t have to worry about. I was on a tour last year, it’s impressive. But the schedule and cost problems are huge (the initial estimates were probably low for political reasons) and Dr H. refuses to discuss them.
Let us hope the interior finish is of quality suitable to match that of GCT itself.
Shotcrete and exposed rock bolts for the hip industrial look.
And cargo nets to catch the inevitable spalls.
They’re on schedule based on the replan of the replanned rebaselined replanned schedule.
In the meanwhile, the Hudson River tunnels to Penn Station continue to age … I know, there’s a different mix of players with that, including Amtrak and NJT, but let’s hope that project gets underway before there’s a blowout in those tubes!
2022 is ‘on schedule’? Which of many schedules are we referring to? Oh. Though I’d be more likely to believe 2122.