Latest Accessibility Project Complete, as West 4th Street-Washington Square Subway Station Elevator Goes Into Service
Forte Construction Completes 19 Elevators Project Ahead of Schedule ISLANDIA, N.Y – Forte Construction has completed the 19 Elevators Project in collaboration with the MTA and Lead Designer Goldman Copeland, marking the successful closeout of a multi-year accessibility initiative spanning some of New York City’s busiest subway stations. The 19 th and final elevator under the contract, EL 335, was placed into service at West 4th Street-Washington Square station on May 13, 2026, three weeks ahead of schedule. Beginning in 2023, the contract delivered accessibility improvements across eight major stations throughout Manhattan and Queens, including , 14th Street-Union Square, 14 th Street-Eighth Avenue, Times Square-42nd Street, Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street, 125th Street-St. Nicholas Avenue, 175th Street-George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, Lexington Avenue-53rd Street, and West 4 th Steet-Washington Square. Comprising some of t...