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Progress. There is a new spirit at the World Trade Center site. Progress is replacing delay. Decisions are being implemented. And consensus is the order of the day. It’s a new way of doing business, and it’s happening right now.

Virtually every inch of the 16-acre site is under construction, and every day brings new changes to the site, whether it’s the first steel columns for One WTC being raised or the concrete footings being poured for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

The rebuilding effort is a project unlike any other, presenting challenges of unprecedented magnitude and meaning, requiring tough but inclusive decision-making, and demanding strict accountability and benchmarks for measuring success. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is proud to be leading this vitally important effort in a way that honors the past and delivers on the promise of a rebuilt World Trade Center.


Milestones

Major milestones for the rebuilding of the World Trade Center.

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A Roadmap Forward

Read The Port Authority's candid report on the path ahead at the new World Trade Center.

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Construction Status

  • Installed 10,000 tons of steel and 80,000 cubic yards of concrete for Port Authority projects on the WTC site.
  • Installed more than 7,500 tons of steel for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
  • Over 51,000 cubic yards of concrete has been placed for One World Trade Center, which now rises 105 feet above street level.
  • Over 2,300 cubic yards of concrete has been placed and 15 slurry panels have been completed to date for the new Vehicle Security Center.
  • More than 1000 construction workers on site.
  • 51 Calatrava arches have been installed for the East-West Connector of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub.

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.