March 2, 2026
MTA's major Babylon LIRR station renovation hits key phases, boosting access for 5,000 daily riders. Full platform reopening set for May 2026, with completion by December.
Babylon LIRR station renovation, a major accessibility upgrade serving 5,000 daily riders, advances toward full completion by December 2026, as MTA officials confirm key phases on track.
With Long Island commuters facing ongoing platform work amid rising transit demands, this project modernizes the station plaza and platforms at the heart of Babylon Village. Started last month, the overhaul includes two new elevators, renewed existing ones, updated signage, improved lighting, ADA-compliant parking with new curb cuts, eight refurbished stairwells, and two upgraded platform waiting rooms[1].
Platform and canopy demolition kicked off September 14 on the western half, shrinking the usual 12-car platform to six cars. Phase 2 begins September 2024, closing the eastern end while opening the enhanced west side. The full 12-car platform reopens May 2026, timed to skip peak May-September travel. Street-to-platform elevators remain open during work[1].
Babylon sees parallel upgrades: PSEG Long Island's West Babylon circuit hardening, started late June 2025, swaps poles for storm-resistant ones enduring 135 mph winds, wrapping in three months along local lines[3]. Town of Babylon Building Department launches its online permit system February 2, 2026, after a January 27-February 1 pause, streamlining reviews for site plans, drainage, and parking at spots like Babylon Village streets[4]. Nearby, USACE Fire Island to Montauk Point pilot preps 2026 home elevations in Mastic Beach flood zones[5].
These projects position Babylon for reliable transit and resilience. Stay updated on Long Island development—explore more at LI Daily for the latest on your community.
