Subway Stations Will Be Temporarily Closed For Faster Upgrades

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 14, 2016

Governor Cuomo and the MTA announced late last week that some subway stations will be entirely closed for weeks at a time for upgrades, with construction at some stations taking between six months to a year. And in order to repair damage to the tunnel suffered during Sandy, the L train could be shut down between Manhattan and Brooklyn for a period of up to three years, though the MTA hasn't officially decided on this yet. The agency is still exploring its options, and looking at potential transportation alternatives for L train riders.

Andrew Tangel, a reporter covering transportation for the Wall Street Journal, clarifies what riders need to know, and explains what the revamped stations will have to show for the closures.

Plus, Sasha Blair-Goldensohn, who recently wrote an op-ed in the Daily News on the lack of accessibility in our subway system, called in to express frustration that the MTA is focusing on upgrades like Wi-Fi and arrival clocks while -- as he points out -- 80% of subway stations are not accessible.

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