Construction Status

  • Virtually every inch of the 16-acre site is under construction.
  • More than 700 construction workers on the site.
  • More than 100 pieces of heavy construction equipment on the site.
  • Installed 47 Santiago Calatrava- designed steel arches for the East-West Connector.
  • Installed more than 13,000 cubic yards of concrete for One WTC.
  • Fabricated more than half of the total 8.65 tons of structural steel for the Memorial.

Safety and Security Features

  • Hired WTC Site Safety Director in February 2008.
  • Require all workers to receive training before receiving onsite credential.
  • Developed comprehensive crane safety program.
  • Regular meetings among contractors to discuss site safety issues.

Green Construction Facts

  • Recycled content building materials, including sustainably-harvested wood.
  • Construction debris recycled.
  • Construction vehicles use ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels and particulate filters.

 

WTC Transportation Hub

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WTC Vehicle Security Center

WTC Vehicle Security Center links

WTC site layout

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