Brooklyn residents currently living in F Train Hell can take solace that they aren't the only folks whose commutes are being messed with by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Starting on Monday, February 28, the MTA is closing two Bronx stations on the 6/IRT Pelham line, the Elder Ave. and St Lawrence Ave. stops, for eight months (!). Planned improvements for the stations include new canopies, repairs to stairs and railings, fixed-up floors, new lights and PA systems and a whole lotta structural work.
While the construction is being done the MTA is offering free transfers to and from local buses (Bx4 and Bx27) on Westchester Ave. at Simpson St., Elder Ave., St. Lawrence Ave. and White Plains Road. Late nights when the buses stop running a free shuttle bus will run between the Parkchester station and the Simpson St. station.
