# New York MTA Awards Hudson Line Resilience Design Contract

In September 2026, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) awarded a **$19.7 million design contract** to a joint venture including STV and WSP for a major climate resilience project protecting the Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line. This $800 million initiative targets a 20-mile stretch from Riverdale to Croton-Harmon, aiming to fortify infrastructure against flooding, stormwater runoff, and extreme weather impacts driven by climate change. Construction is planned to begin in 2029, presenting significant opportunities for contractors specializing in climate adaptation, infrastructure design, and resilience engineering.

- The MTA leads this state-level procurement effort under Governor Kathy Hochul's administration, emphasizing long-term infrastructure reliability for millions of commuters.
- Procurement professionals should note the phased approach: design awarded now with construction contracts expected closer to 2029, allowing time for strategic partnership development and capacity planning.
- Contractors with expertise in climate resilience, stormwater management, and rail infrastructure are positioned to compete for upcoming construction and related service contracts.
- This project reflects growing state-level investment in climate adaptation infrastructure, signaling increased demand for specialized engineering and construction services in the transportation sector.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
- New York State Senate
- Village of Hastings-on-Hudson
- State of New York

### Vendors
- STV (design phase joint venture)
- WSP (design phase joint venture)

### Key Quotes
> The impacts of climate change and extreme weather put the commutes of millions of riders who rely on the Hudson Line each year at risk. That's why we're making historic investments to ensure the long-term resilience of this vital rail corridor, fortifying it for the long term and ensuring that service is more reliable than ever before.
> — Kathy Hochul, Governor

### Sources
- [During Climate Week, Governor Hochul Announces Design Award for Major Resilience Project to Protect Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line from Effects of Climate Change | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/during-climate-week-governor-hochul-announces-design-award-major-resilience-project-protect) - NY