The opening of Broadmoor Station, initially projected for 2024, has been postponed to late 2027 due to increased construction costs and delays stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The new station will be integrated into the larger Uptown ATX development, strategically located near various amenities, and is expected to become the second busiest stop on the Red Line. The construction management has been revised with Brandywine Realty Trust, including a fee structure and parking provisions for Red Line users as part of the broader Project Connect transit initiative.
As with most construction, costs have escalated significantly post-pandemic," CapMetro's Chief of Staff Cheyenne Conyer explained to the transit agency's board of directors in an email this month. "Additionally, Brandywine approached CapMetro to renegotiate the terms of the original agreement as their post-pandemic financial picture solidified.
CapMetro expects the Broadmoor Station will be the second busiest stop on the Red Line after Downtown Station, according to pre-COVID forecasts.
Construction is now set to begin this winter with Broadmoor Station opening by late 2027. It will replace the nearby Kramer Station, which will be decommissioned once Broadmoor is up and running.
Brandywine will manage construction and be paid a 5% fee, capped at $2.25 million. It will provide more than 200 shared parking spaces for Red Line riders for at least three years.
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