Cleveland RTA to begin East 79th Street Station reconstruction

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GCRTA will reconstruct the East 79th Street Station (rendering pictured) in compliance with the American’s With Disabilities Act.Photo – GCRTA

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) on April 1 will begin construction on the East 79th Street Station.

The $10 million project calls for redesigning the Red Line station to include ramps and stairs, an upgraded pedestrian track crossing and a new entry plaza. 

The East 79th Street Station is the last key station to be rebuilt in compliance with the federal American’s With Disabilities Act, GCRTA officials said in a press release. 

Lead contractor Panzica Construction Co. also will replace existing station platforms with new fiberglass reinforced plastic long enough to accommodate three-car trains, and replace existing track. 

Additionally, the project will include upgraded lighting, signage, cameras and emergency call boxes.