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Modern fare gate testing travel alternatives

Updated December 19, 2025 10:00 a.m.

Over the next several months, we will replace turnstiles and/or emergency exit gates at 20 stations with modern “paddle door” fare gates. Most gates will take approximately one to two weeks to install. Read more about the fare gate designs.

Travel alternatives for current installations

Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr

Entering the station

During construction, Pacific St entrances will be closed. Enter the station at Flatbush Av (Atlantic Terminal) and exit the station at Flatbush Av or the Barclays Center.

Accessible    alternate entry 

Enter the station at the southeast corner of Atlantic Av and Flatbush Av. 

Bedford Park Blvd

Entering the station

Enter the station at Grand Concourse and 203 St during construction. The entrances at Grand Concourse and Bedford Park Blvd will be closed during construction. 

Accessible travel alternatives 

The elevator between the street and mezzanine will be out of service. 

Street level stair-free travel to Kingsbridge Rd

Take a Bx1 or Bx2 bus at Grand Concourse/Bedford Park Blvd to Grand Concourse/Kingsbridge Rd for Kingsbridge Rd   . Get real-time bus arrival information on the MTA app or MTA BusTime.

Mezzanine and platform level alternatives to street
  1. If you are on the mezzanine, take the elevator to the Manhattan-bound platform.
  2. Take a Manhattan-bound    to Kingsbridge Rd.
  3. Use working elevators to access street level.
  4. Take a Bx1 or Bx2 bus at Grand Concourse/Kingsbridge Rd to Grand Concourse/Bedford Park Blvd. Get real-time bus arrival information on the MTA app or MTA BusTime.

Delancey St-Essex St

Entering the station

During construction, an emergency gate at the entrance on the north side of Delancey St will be closed for replacement with a modern fare gate. Enter the station at Delancey St and Norfolk St or the south side of Delancey St. 

Flushing-Main St

Entering the station

During construction, an emergency gate at the entrance on the north side of Roosevelt Av will be closed for replacement with a modern fare gate.

Accessible travel alternatives 

From the mezzanine

Take a Manhattan-bound   to Junction Blvd. Use the elevators to exit the station, and take a LaGuardia Airport-bound Q72 bus from Roosevelt Av and Junction Blvd to Northern Blvd and Junction Blvd. Then, transfer to a Flushing-bound Q63 or Q66 bus to its terminal near Flushing-Main St. 

From the street

Take a Q63 or Q66 bus to Junction Blvd and Roosevelt Av, and transfer to a Rego Park-bound Q72 bus. Get off at Roosevelt Av and Junction Blvd, and use the elevators at Junction Blvd to board the  

Using modern fare gates

The new fare gates will only accept tap and ride for fare payments. You will be able to use a contactless bank card, smart device, or OMNY Card to pay the fare. If you still use a MetroCard, you will still be able to enter stations at other entrances.

As you approach the gates from the paid side to exit, sensors will detect you approaching, and open automatically. There is no need to "tap out."

In case of an emergency, gates will automatically open for customer egress. All gates will have the ability to be remotely opened.

If you encounter any issues with the new gates, see a station agent, call 511, use the chat function in the MTA app, or use a Help Point intercom.