New York East River Waterfront Gets New Link: Skanska Signs $163M East Side Greenway Connector

Skanska announced Oct. 21 it has signed a $163M contract with the New York City Department of Design and Construction to build the East Side Greenway 14th Street Connector between East River Park and Captain Patrick J. Brown Walk, with a shared pedestrian and bicycle path, landscaping, lighting and amenities; groundbreaking expected early 2028, completion targeted for end 2030.
Why it matters
New York City's East River waterfront is getting a key new link. On Oct. 21, Skanska announced it has signed a contract worth USD 163 million (about SEK 1.5 billion) with the New York City Department of Design and Construction to construct the East Side Greenway 14th Street Connector, to be included in U.S. order bookings for Q4 2026.
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The project will create a safe, accessible and continuous waterfront connection between East River Park and Captain Patrick J. Brown Walk, including a new esplanade along the East River with a shared pedestrian and bicycle path, improved landscaping, lighting, seating and other public amenities — expanding waterfront access for New Yorkers and visitors.
Design work will begin shortly, with groundbreaking anticipated in early 2028 and completion targeted for the end of 2030, Skanska said.
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