If you’re traveling to Harlem or traveling from Harlem and you’re new to the New York City area, you might not know that Hurricane Sandy dealt quite a blow to the tunnels connecting the city’s boroughs. The G and R trains’ tunnels have already been repaired. Now, it’s time for the L train’s Canarsie Tubes, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. They could be shut down, at least partially, starting in 2019, according to 2nd Ave. Sagas. The MTA is meeting this week to discuss the matter, according to Gothamist, and to vote on a new capital budget, according to the New York Post.
A complete shutdown of the Canarsie Tubes would probably also mean no L train service within Manhattan since there would be no access to maintenance yards. In addition to tunnel repairs, Sen. Charles Schumer wants more L trains to run and for new entrances and elevators to be constructed at the Bedford Avenue and First Avenue stops.
