MTA begins ADA upgrades at 3 Bronx Metro-North stations

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) this week announced that major accessibility upgrade and station renovation work will begin this month at three Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line stations in the Bronx, New York.  

The stops are Williams Bridge, Woodlawn and Botanical Garden. Crews will rebuild the Williams Bridge and Woodlawn stations and make them accessible with new elevators at each platform for a total of four elevators across the two stations, according to an MTA press release.

Utility relocation has already begun at Woodlawn Station. Workers will replace both platforms at each station to add an internal system that melts snow as it falls to prevent buildup automatically, and they will replace platform foundations and piers. They will also fully replace the stairways on both platforms, extend the platforms and make additional station upgrades. The project will require work to be performed concurrently at all three stations with work on the railroad right of way.

Long-term, continuous track outages will be provided to support the project. Each station and platform shall remain boardable for the full duration of the project. Innovative construction phasing will be required to maintain service at each platform, MTA officials said.

“These three stations are used by thousands of people each day in the Bronx with connections to the subway, NYCT Buses and even a Bee Line bus stop nearby to take people to Westchester County,” said Metro-North President Justin Vonashek.

A cost estimate for the three-station upgrades was unavailable at press time.