Espaillat and Hochul Break Ground on Phase II of Second Avenue Subway Expansion

New York State officials gathered to mark a new construction milestone. Assemblymember Robert Espaillat and Governor Kathy Hochul led the ceremony. The event signaled the start of Phase II of the Second Avenue Subway expansion. Phase II will extend the line further north along Manhattan’s East Side. The project follows the completion of the initial segment opened in 2017. Officials highlighted the subway’s role in easing commuter congestion. Funding for the expansion combines state and city resources. Construction is expected to begin later this year, with service improvements slated for the mid‑2020s.