Come On Already! Opening Of The F/G Train Station At 2nd Place Delayed Once Again

Pardon me for asking, but wtf? Plywood is still blocking the entrance of the F/G station on 2nd Place underneath the newly constructed apartment building at 360 Smith Street here in Carroll Gardens.

It had been announced that the entrance would re-open on Friday, June 17th. But no such luck. Instead, Andrew Ingelsby of the Metropolitan Transit Authority, send the following to Community Board 6:

From: "Inglesby, Andrew"

Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 10:01 AM

Subject: Carroll Street F G station 2nd Place entrance reopening

Unfortunately, the reopening of the Carroll Street F G station 2nd Place entrance has been delayed until the first week of July (most likely a July 1 safety inspection and then immediate opening if they pass inspection). The problem was in the ordering of the proper staircase treads and their installation by the building contractor; NYC Transit will not allow the entrance to be reopened until the building contractor of 360 Smith Street installs treads which will not compromise the safety of our customers and your community's residents.

Please also note, as I have indicated before, that once the 2nd Place plaza entrance is reopened, the building at 360 Smith Street will be responsible for the daily maintenance of it.

Thanks again for your patience,

Andy

In the meanwhile, Carroll Gardens' commuters continue to be inconvenienced. Unbelievable,isn't it?