Skanska wins USD 249M contract for Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge cable dehumidification and monitoring project in New York

Skanska wins USD 249M contract for Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge cable dehumidification and monitoring project in New York

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a USD 249 million (SEK 2.5 billion) contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a major upgrade of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in New York. The contract includes the installation of a dehumidification system for all four main cables, new acoustic monitoring technology, and related electrical and communication systems, as well as five years of maintenance and monitoring. Additional tasks cover internal cable inspections, bolt replacements, installation of aerial obstruction lights, and upgrades to messenger cables and hand ropes. Awarded in July 2025, the project is scheduled for completion in September 2029.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 20-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has secured a USD 249 million (approximately SEK 2.5 billion) contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to deliver a major upgrade on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in New York, USA. The project, awarded in July 2025, focuses on the design and installation of a comprehensive main cable dehumidification system across all four bridge cables, as well as the integration of advanced acoustic monitoring technology.

As part of the agreement, Skanska will also provide associated electrical and communication systems, along with ongoing maintenance and monitoring of the new systems for five years following commissioning and acceptance. The project scope extends further to include facilitating internal inspections of the main cable panels, replacing all cable band bolts, installing new main cable aerial obstruction lights and supports, and upgrading messenger cables, hand ropes, and stanchions.

These enhancements are designed to improve the long-term durability, functionality, and safety of one of New York’s most iconic bridges, which serves as a vital transportation link between Staten Island and Brooklyn. Completion of the works is expected by September 2029.

The project will be recorded in Skanska’s US order bookings for the third quarter of 2025, reinforcing the company’s strong presence in the North American infrastructure market.

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Skanska Group uses its knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. We are one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies, with 2024 revenue totaling SEK 177 billion. We operate across select markets in the Nordics, Europe and USA. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our approximately 26,300 teammates, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

This and previous releases can also be found at www.skanska.com.

Skanska Group uses its knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. We are one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies, with 2024 revenue totaling SEK 177 billion. We operate across select markets in the Nordics, Europe and USA. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our approximately 26,300 teammates, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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SOURCE: Skanska