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Old Posted Dec 4, 2012, 10:29 PM
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The cost review recommend a complete shutdown of Metrotown station to decrease construction. An option considered for this is to build a temporary "Metrotown East" station at the current pocket track area. Other options include modification of bus routes and temporary bus bridge.
Quickly scanned the RFP, it says no elevator access, with temp staircases on either end of the pocket track. So cover off the pocket track a la New West Station circa 1986, then I assume some concert type scaffolding with poly roof set up and fabric mesh glazing. Elevator access via Patterson or Royal Oak.

I think the 'peel the band-aid off' method would be better long term, but it would be painful to climb construction stairs for 15 months...

That said, 3 entrances and full mezzanine floor below platform level is just awesome!!
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