Queens-bound New Yorkers will appreciate the Grand Central Terminal passageway upgrades.
On February 25th — ahead of schedule an under budget at $75 million — the MTA debuted a brand-new staircase and passageway to the Flushing Line platform (the 7 Train) and widened staircases at the iconic station. One of the most packed parts of our congested city and one of the busiest transfer points, this pocket of Grand Central will now help 480,000 daily commuters have a more efficient ride.
“The new passageway will improve the connectivity and flow of traffic through Grand Central, and I am dedicated to bettering our riders’ transit experience and keeping New York moving,” Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.
Perhaps this will put the 7 in the running for the most reliable subway line of the year?! Time will tell.
Like Governor Hochul, New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow agreed with the urgency of this undertaking. “Critical station upgrades, security updates, and state of good repair work will only improve the already well performing Line,” he said. “When this project is completed, customers will benefit from better service and a safer experience at Grand Central.”
According to the MTA, the Grand Central-42 Street Circulations Improvement Project, which should wrap up by the end of 2025, includes replacement of eight escalators, a new fare control area, new wayfinding, lighting, signage, and architectural improvements on the mezzanine, and necessary infrastructure repairs. Additionally, the 42 St Connection aims to make the 42 St-Bryant Park station fully accessible for those traveling along the B, D, F and M lines.
For more updates on this project and other traffic-related undertakings throughout the city, visit MTA.info.