Dyer Ave. Deck-Overs

The Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement project will begin with the construction of two new decks over a portion of the Dyer Avenue roadway. This initial phase will serve two critical needs: providing space for bus operations and passenger services during construction and creating future open space for the community. Once complete, the Port Authority will use the decks for various essential functions–including bus operations and passenger services while the new Main Terminal is under construction. When the Main Terminal is completed, the decks will be converted into 3.5 acres of publicly accessible open space, helping to reconnect portions of the community that were previously divided by the current structure.

Dual-Purpose Deck Overs

The Dyer Avenue deck-overs project includes the construction of two decks over the below-grade portions of Dyer Avenue and the Lincoln Tunnel Expressway located between West 37th and West 38th Streets and West 38th and West 39th Streets. The deck overs will:

  • Be the first step (Phase 1A) in the construction of the new Midtown Bus Terminal.
  • Serve as a staging area for buses and passenger services during construction.
  • Be transformed into 3.5 acres of publicly accessible open space upon completion of the main terminal.

The Construction team

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey selected AECOM Tishman to be the construction manager for the Dyer Avenue deck-overs project. AECOM Tishman is a global infrastructure leader with over 125 years of experience. The firm has supported projects such as the World Trade Center and Hudson Yards. MLJ Contracting will serve as the project’s general contractor. The public works contracting firm has worked on projects such as the World Trade Center Police Command Center and the Brooklyn Bridge restoration.

AECOM Tishman is a leading construction management company with over a century of experience delivering complex, large-scale projects. Known for building iconic skyscrapers, transportation hubs, and mixed-use developments, the firm has shaped major skylines across the U.S. and internationally. AECOM Tishman provides comprehensive services from preconstruction through project delivery, with a focus on safety, innovation, and collaboration. Their portfolio includes high-profile projects like One World Trade Center, Hudson Yards, and LaGuardia Airport’s redevelopment. With deep expertise in urban infrastructure and vertical construction, they are trusted partners for transformative projects.

MLJ Contracting is a leading heavy civil construction firm based in New York City, specializing in complex infrastructure projects. The company has extensive experience in building and rehabilitating bridges, roadways, tunnels, and transit facilities. Known for delivering large-scale public works on time and within budget, MLJ Contracting partners with agencies like the MTA, NYCDOT, and the Port Authority. Their portfolio includes critical transportation improvements and urban infrastructure upgrades across the region. MLJ is recognized for technical expertise, safety, and a strong commitment to quality construction.

by the Numbers

$270

Million

The cost to build the deck-overs.

3.5

Acres

The deck overs will be converted to public open space after the main terminal is completed.