Hudson Line Faces 80% Flood Risk by 2050s

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MTA tackles climate crisis head-on with ambitious Metro-North Hudson Line Climate Resilience Blueprint to fight rising waters and worsening storms.

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A vulnerable 20-mile stretch between Riverdale and Croton-Harmon stands first in line for critical upgrades after multiple weather disasters hammered the tracks.

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Over half the Hudson Line already faces flood risks during coastal storms, with threats projected to reach 80% of the route by the 2050s.

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The October 2023 retaining wall collapse near Tarrytown buried all four tracks under 350 cubic yards of soil and 250 cubic yards of rock debris.

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The Hudson Line is a key economic driver for the Hudson Valley," warns Metro-North President Justin Vonashek about the urgency of climate protection.

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Century-old infrastructure will get modern upgrades: rebuilt culverts, reinforced retaining walls, shoreline protections, and elevated tracks in flood zones.

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The Blueprint establishes forward-thinking design standards for the entire 74-mile route, preparing every inch of track for climate challenges ahead.

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Mott Haven Yard, where three Metro-North lines converge before Grand Central, has already flooded 13 times between 2016 and 2023.

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Public can get first look at the Blueprint during an Open House on April 23 at Hastings-on-Hudson Library from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

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The Climate Resilience Blueprint represents just one piece of MTA's massive $68.4 billion Capital Plan investment in regional transportation infrastructure.

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