Construction has progressed on Six Flags Great Adventure’s record-breaking roller coaster, which is set to open at the New Jersey location in 2027.
A 450-foot crane has now arrived at Six Flags Great Adventure, marking a major milestone as construction continues on one of the world's tallest roller coasters.
According to Six Flags, the crane's main structure stands about 350 feet tall and will be fitted with an additional jib, increasing its height to roughly 450 feet as crews install some of the attraction's highest track and support elements.
The crane's arrival is the latest sign of progress on the park's new roller coaster, currently known as 'Project Purple'. Once complete, it is expected to be among the world's five tallest coasters and to break several records.
450-foot crane arrives at Six Flags Great Adventure as crews install some of the attraction's highest track
"The scale of this project continues to come into focus with each new construction milestone," said Ryan Eldredge, director of sales and marketing at Six Flags Great Adventure.
"The arrival of the crane represents another exciting step toward bringing this groundbreaking attraction to life and gives guests a sense of just how impressive the finished coaster will be."
Construction has picked up throughout the spring, with several launch sections already in place and track installation continuing. The coaster remains on schedule to open in 2027.
Back in February, the first sections of track for the new coaster arrived on site, marking the beginning of visible construction on a project that Six Flags said "would become one of the most impactful additions in our park's history."
"Arrival of the crane represents another exciting step"
Additional details, including the ride's official name and specifications, will be announced at a later date.
The new coaster is set to replace the park's legendary Kingda Ka, which was the world's tallest roller coaster, standing 456 feet tall before it closed in November 2024.
After Kingda Ka was demolished, the title of the world's tallest roller coaster passed to Falcon's Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia, which stands at nearly 640 feet.
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