"When finished, Symphony Station will be a bright, modernized, and fully accessible station that all can be proud of for generations to come. We know that construction and temporary closures of the station affect our riders, but the upgrades will include four new accessible elevators, raised platforms for easier boarding, accessible bathrooms, improved wayfinding and lighting, and upgraded safety features."
"The 85-year-old station, located at the steps of Boston's Symphony Hall, will get an MBTA makeover to make the station more accessible. Entering the station currently, riders must use a series of steep stairs. Currently the station is very dimly lit. The contract was first awarded in August 2019, and was given a $150.8 million budget for station renovation, and an additional $20 million for utilities."
"The years-long project is a part of the MBTA's $9.6 billion, five year investment plan, which will upgrade stations, subways, commuter rail, ferries, and modernize fare collection systems. During construction, the E Green Line in both directions will bypass the station. Regular Green Line service to all other E line stations will resume as normal during this time period."
The MBTA announced the closure of Symphony Station, an 85-year-old station at Boston's Symphony Hall, for extensive renovations lasting approximately three years. The $150.8 million project will add four accessible elevators, raise platforms for easier boarding, install accessible bathrooms, improve wayfinding and lighting, and upgrade safety features. Currently, the station requires users to navigate steep stairs and operates with dim lighting. During construction, the E Green Line will bypass the station while regular service continues to other stations. The project is part of the MBTA's broader $9.6 billion five-year investment plan to modernize transit infrastructure across stations, subways, commuter rail, and ferries.
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