Tutor Perini Wins $1.87B NYC Bus Terminal Project

Los Angeles-based Tutor Perini has secured a $1.87 billion guaranteed maximum price contract to build major staging and storage facilities for New York City’s massive Midtown Bus Terminal Redevelopment.

The award, announced in a June 30 news release, is part of the $10 billion overhaul of the world’s busiest bus terminal. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is funding most of the construction costs to replace the aging 75-year-old terminal and improve the daily commute for millions.

When complete, the project will include a new main terminal, a separate storage and staging facility, and new ramps connecting buses to the Lincoln Tunnel.

Tutor Perini’s scope covers building the core and shell of a seven-story, steel-clad staging and storage facility that will house up to 350 buses indoors. The facility will also act as a temporary terminal while the new main terminal is built.

The company will procure the remaining project components through multiple competitive bid packages closer to when they’re needed to “reduce cost risk and ensure price certainty,” according to a Port Authority news release.

In addition to the staging building, Tutor Perini will construct a ramp structure that spans an entire city block, giving buses direct access to the above-grade bus levels and the Lincoln Tunnel.

The overall project is expected to generate about 6,000 union construction jobs, according to the project website. The Dyer Avenue deck-overs portion of the redevelopment broke ground in May, with AECOM Tishman serving as construction manager.

Design and engineering work for the new terminal is led by Chicago-based A. Epstein & Sons International and London-based Foster + Partners, who were tapped for the job in 2022.

Tutor Perini plans to break ground this fall and finish the staging and ramp work by fall 2028. The entire Midtown Bus Terminal Redevelopment is on track for full completion by 2032.

A Major Milestone for Commuters

‍The Midtown Bus Terminal, which first opened in 1950, handles about 260,000 passengers daily and has long struggled with congestion and aging infrastructure. The new staging and storage facility aims to reduce bus idling on city streets, streamline operations, and improve air quality in Midtown Manhattan.

Economic and Community Impact

‍Beyond the 6,000 union jobs, the project is expected to boost local businesses and provide more efficient connections to the region’s transit network. The Port Authority says the upgraded terminal will also include modern amenities for riders, improved accessibility, and sustainable design features to lower its carbon footprint.

Industry Significance

‍The award adds to Tutor Perini’s high-profile public works portfolio, which includes major transportation hubs and civil infrastructure across the U.S. It also reflects New York’s broader push to modernize outdated transit facilities amid growing commuter demand.

Originally Reported by Julie Strupp in Construction Dive.