L Train Renovations Will Be Completed Sooner than Expected

For the past year, Brooklyn and Manhattan residents have dreaded the potential shutdown of the L train. Sorry to say, but it’s definitely happening. The renovations are being done to repair the Canarsie Tunnel, which was badly damaged during Hurricane Sandy. This has created a bit of turmoil for NYC residents who are worried that their commutes will be badly affected by the shutdown.

When Is The L Train Shutting Down?

Transit authorities have decided that the L train will shut down in April 2019. The good news here is that the renovations will be over sooner than originally expected. When it was first proposed, it was believed that the shutdown would last 18 months, but MTA spokeswoman Beth DeFalco has announced that three months have been shaved off the construction time. So while it may be frustrating that the L train is shutting down, 15 months without it better than 18. Wouldn’t you agree?

Will Any Stations Still Operate During the L Shutdown?

There will be no stops between Manhattan and Brooklyn during the duration of the shutdown. However, the L train will still operate between Canarsie and Williamsburg and will stop service at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Unfortunately for Manhattan-dwellers, all five stops along 14th Street will be closed until the renovations are complete.

How Will I Get Around During the L Train Shutdown?

City officials are still in the process of working out viable solutions to help out commuters whose travel will be impacted by the shutdown. Currently, there are talks of car-free zones along 14th Street, Grand Street, and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, as well as a gondola that would travel over the East River. While nothing is set in stone, you can rest assured that NYC officials are doing their best to make your commute change as easy as possible.

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