• Current

Atlantic Terminal Timewarp

Monday, April 14, 2008

While walking out of the Atlantic Terminal today I happened to glance back at the layers of steel and plywood that has graced the corner of the building since I moved to the neighborhood. Although I've pondered these questions many times, today I was determined to find the answers: What are they building and why is it taking so long?

The Brownstoner delivers the answer to the first question: A new entrance to the Flatbush LIRR station. The second question remains a mystery however, with only user comments as guidance:

Having lived near this station since 1984, I can safely say that there is no end to the MTA's complete incompetence in managing this location. I do appreciate that about 5 years ago they completed a hugely complex engineering task when the existing 2/3/4 lines had to be suspended over the pedestrian hallways beneath while the latter were renovated. But, still, phuleeze -- this station has been undergoing major work for 20+ years. Can't wait to see what happens when the residents of 6,500 new AY apartments start pouring through the entrances, passageways, and platforms of this nightmare station.
I just hope this construction finished before Miss Brooklyn goes up.

Labels:

4/14/2008 09:47:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)


Comments

Post a Comment