MTA to Begin Major Reno Projects
At 3 Metro-North Stations in Bronx
NEW YORK—The Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently announced that major accessibility upgrade and station renovation work will begin this month at three Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line stations in the Bronx: Williams Bridge, Woodlawn and Botanical Garden.
Crews will completely 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. 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.
At Botanical Garden Station, crews will renew all elements of the station to ensure that they remain in a state of good repair and replace both elevators. They will also perform structural repairs to both platforms with full replacement of select piers and platform sections, upgrade stairs, ramps and walkways, replace the historic wood canopy and build new canopy shelters on the southbound platform. They will rebuild ramps that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and perform other station upgrades.
“We’re slashing fares and increasing frequencies in the Bronx so that Metro-North serves New Yorkers just as well as it does our suburban customers,” said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber. “This project makes sure that these new and old customers will have first class, modern and accessible stations so Bronxites can take full advantage of the access Metro-North provides to jobs, education and all that the region has to offer.”
“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. “This project continues to confirm the MTA’s dedication to creating a public transit system that is accessible to everyone with the most modern amenities available.”
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 stated. This may include the use of partial platform closures, temporary platforms, temporary staircases, and temporary ramps. The MTA will coordinate with NYC Parks, NYC Transportation, Con Edison, and NYC Environmental Protection.
Published: June 25, 2025