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Modern fare gate testing travel alternatives

Updated January 16, 2026 11:30 p.m.

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

Most gates will take approximately one to two weeks to install. See a list of stations where installation is completed

Travel alternatives for current installations

168 St

The station entrance at St Nicholas Av and W 168 St will be closed during construction. Enter and exit the station at Broadway and W 168 St or W 169 St.

Accessible travel alternatives

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

Street level stair-free travel to 175 St
Take an uptown Bx7 or M100 bus (St. Nicholas Av and 167 St) to 175 St. Enter 175 St using the elevator at Ft. Washington Av and 177 St for the  . Get real-time bus arrival information on the MTA app or MTA BusTime.
Mezzanine and platform level alternatives to street
Take an uptown   to 175 St. Use elevators to exit the station. From the stop at Broadway and 176 St, take a downtown Bx7 or M100 to 168 St, or a downtown M5 LTD to 167 St. Get real-time bus arrival information on the MTA app or MTA BusTime.

Delancey St-Essex St

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

Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av

Modern fare gates are replacing fare arrays at the Broadway and Roosevelt Av entrance. The new gates are being installed in phases, so that ADA accessible entry and exit at this location remain throughout construction. 

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.