To the dismay of regular users of the 7th Avenue B/Q subway stop, the northern entrance has been closed off for what seems like ages (It's in fact been about a month). Now that there's only one entrance, riders coming from the north need to cross a treacherous stretch of Flatbush Avenue only to have to brave the crowds (during rush hour) to go up or down the stairs leading to the station.
So why's the entrance closed? And when will it be re-opening? The MTA has finally explained the situation:
Via Prospect Heights Patch:
The project is a complete stair rehabilitation which includes lead paint abatement, removal of treads, refinishing the concrete at the stair, installation of new cast aluminum treads, stainless steel handrails, removal and replacement of frost proof tiles on the stairway walls, drain repair at the stair landing, new lighting, removal and replacement of street level concrete curb, landing pad and partial sidewalk, and entrance way railing. At this time the project is 60% complete and is on schedule to completed by 8/31/12.
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