NYCT to begin major station renovation project Monday

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor
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An N Train exits New Utrecht Ave. station.
Marc A. Hermann/MTA New York City Transit

Beginning January 18, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit will begin performing major renovations to nine stations along the Sea Beach N Line from 8 Av in Sunset Park to 86 St in Bensonhurst. The stations are: 8 Av, Fort Hamilton Pkwy, New Utrecht Av, 18 Av, 20 Av, Bay Pkwy, Kings Hwy, Avenue U and 86 St.

 

For these stations, originally opened in 1915, renovations will include improved platforms and overpasses, new stairways and handrails, repairs to canopies and columns, painting and the rehabilitation of historic head house station entrances and fare control areas, enhanced safety features and upgraded communication systems, which will create better travel conditions for customers. Work will also take place between stations with repairs to retaining walls along the right of way.

The $395.7 million contract to renovate the N stations was funded under the 2010-2014 Capital Program. While the contract for these nine stations pre-dates New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recently announced plan for rapid redesign and renewal of an additional 30 subway stations, the MTA will work with the contractors involved to push for greater efficiency in the renovation process.

“Once these renovations are complete, customers will be greeted by modern amenities including new lighting, Help Point Intercoms and station artwork that will greatly improve their trips along the Sea Beach Line,” said Wynton Habersham, acting senior vice president of the Department of Subways.

Two stations will be made Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible under this renewal. Two ADA-compliant ramps will be added to the 8 Av station and four elevators will be installed at the New Utrecht Av station to bring riders from street level to connect to N and D trains.

Work will be completed in two phases. The Manhattan-bound platforms at all nine stations will be the first to close for rehabilitation starting January 18 and continuing for 14 months. Once the Manhattan-bound work is complete, the work on the Coney Island-bound side will begin.

Preliminary preparation work began in April 2015 on various elements of the project, including renovation work on archways, construction of temporary platforms at 8 Av and Bay Pkwy, pruning trees from along the tracks and the renovation of unstaffed control areas.

 

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