Crews Installing Three New Elevators, Making Additional Station Improvements
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced service changes related to accessibility and station improvements at the Westchester Square train station in the Bronx. Westchester Square is one of eight stations throughout the city in a bundle receiving ADA upgrades.
Crews are installing three new elevators, staircases, new ADA boarding areas, replacing platforms and staircases. One elevator is being installed from the street to the mezzanine, and two from the mezzanine to platforms. Fire alarms, security cameras, a public address system and digital screens are also being installed.
These dates are subject to change and additional dates will be announced throughout the year.
24/7 Service Changes
Beginning Monday, June 12 at 5:00 a.m. through mid-July, Pelham Bay Park-bound trains will bypass the Westchester Square-E Tremont Av station. For service to this station, customers can take the to Middletown Rd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train. For service from this station, customers can take the to Zerega Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound train.
Beginning Monday, August 14 at 5 a.m. through mid-September, Manhattan-bound trains will bypass the Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av station. For service to this station, customers can take the train to Zerega Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound train. For service from this station, customers can take the train to Middletown Rd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
Weekday Service Changes
Mondays through Fridays from Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 30 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Pelham Bay Park-bound trains will bypass the Castle Hill Av, Zerega, Av, Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av, Middletown Rd and Buhre Av stations. For service to these stations, customers can take the train to Pelham Bay Park and transfer to a Brooklyn Bridge-bound train. For service from these stations, customers can take the train to Parkchester and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound train.
Mondays through Fridays from July 31 through August 25 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Manhattan-bound trains will bypass the Buhre Av, Middletown Rd, Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av, Zerega Av and Castle Hill Av stations. For service to these stations, customers can take the train to Parkchester and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound train. For service from these stations, customers can take the train to Pelham Bay Park and transfer to a Brooklyn Bridge-bound train.
Weekend Service Changes
From Friday at 9:45 p.m. through Monday at 5:00 a.m. during the weekends of June 2 to June 5, June 9 to June 12, June 23 to June 26, June 30 to July 3, and July 7 to July 10, Pelham Bay Park-bound trains will bypass the Castle Hill Av, Zerega, Av, Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av, Middletown Rd and Buhre Av stations. For service to these stations, customers can take the train to Pelham Bay Park and transfer to a Brooklyn Bridge-bound train. For service from these stations, customers can take the train to Parkchester and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound train.
From Saturday, June 17 at 3:45 a.m. to Sunday, June 18 at 10 p.m., free shuttle buses will replace train service between Parkchester and Pelham Bay Park.
From Friday at 9:45 p.m. through Monday at 5:00 a.m. during the weekends of July 14 to July 17, July 21 to July 24, July 28 to July 31, August 4 to August 7, August 18 to August 21 and August 25 to August 28, Manhattan-bound trains will the skip Buhre Av, Middletown Rd, Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av, Zerega Av and Castle Hill Av stations. For service to these stations, customers can take the train to Parkchester and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound train. For service from these stations, customers can take the 6 train to Pelham Bay Park and transfer to a Brooklyn Bridge-bound train.
From Friday, September 1 at 9:45 p.m. through Monday, September 4 at 5 a.m., trains will skip the Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av station in both directions. Free shuttle buses will operate between Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av and Zerega Av where customers can get train service.
Customers are encouraged to sign up for the MTA Weekender, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday to inform customers of weekend service changes throughout the transit system. Customers can sign up here.
For real-time service updates and information, customers can use the following options:
MYmta app – Customers who use the comprehensive MYmta smartphone app will see real-time travel information for all MTA services all in one place.
new.mta.info – The “Service Status” box at new.mta.info is always the definitive source for the latest status for each line.
Live Subway Map – The Live Subway Map shows the real-time position of trains, planned service changes at any given time, highlights accessible stations, and much more.
WhatsApp – Customers can chat with NYC Transit via WhatsApp. Riders can receive customer service support in their native language through the help of Google Translate.
For those who prefer to contact the MTA by telephone, information is available by dialing 511. Connecticut customers should call 877-690-5114. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can use their preferred service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the MTA at 511.