The Broadway Junction subway station in Brooklyn will undergo a $500 million revitalization project that will fund safety and accessibility improvements, city officials said.

The project, which is being spearheaded by the New York City Economic Development Corporation, is expected to make the transit hub - which serves as a transfer point for the A, C, J, Z and L lines - and its surrounding area more accessible, efficient and attractive for commuters and residents.

What You Need To Know

  • The city plans to invest $500 million in the Broadway Junction subway station to fund safety and accessibility improvements

  • The project will feature the installation of new elevators, escalators, stairs, lighting fixtures and ventilation systems

  • Two new public plazas will also be constructed along with a new entrance with direct access to the L train

  • Funding will come from the MTA’s current capital program

Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that the investment will also bring new job opportunities, aid in affordable housing and upgrade public spaces.

"This $500 million public investment will create more than 2,300 construction jobs, two new public plazas, and safer streets in this community, along with more than $11 billion in economic impact for the city," he said

The project will feature the installation of new elevators, escalators and stairs to improve accessibility and reduce congestion. Lighting and ventilation systems will also be upgraded to make the station safer.

"Broadway Junction has long been one of the busiest transit hubs in the city, and with these investments, it is positioned to be a vibrant jobs center that brings real opportunities to the surrounding community," said Maria Torres-Springer, deputy mayor for Economic and Workforce Development.

NYCEDC will create two public plazas on either side of Van Sinderen Avenue and Fulton Street, and make street improvements, such as new pedestrian safety measures, bike infrastructure, signage and street furniture. The plaza construction will also include a new entrance with direct access to the L train on the east side of Van Sinderen Avenue.

The project will serve residents of the more than 433 newer homes constructed within a 10-minute walk of the station. More than 1,700 additional homes are projected to soon be completed, officials said.

The planning and design portion of the project will begin this summer, with groundbreaking anticipated in 2027 and completion expected by 2030.

Funding for the project is set to come from the $5 billion dedicated to ADA upgrades already included in the MTA's current capital program.

The MTA has other investments planned for Broadway Junction and East New York, officials said. Next year, electric buses will be brought to the neighborhood as part of phase one of the MTA's zero-emission bus transition plan. The proposed Interborough Express would also include a connecting station at Atlantic Avenue.