Over the course of most recent years, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has increasingly invested into updating their older facilities. One of the most debated project locations is Government Center station, which has been closed for construction since March 22, 2014.

Almost two years later, riders can expect the station to be operating again. At the beginning of February, MBTA General Manager Frank DePaola announced in an interview that the projected date for reopening will be March 26th of this year. According to MBTA’s management, the project will be completed within the planned time frame.

Until then, Green and Blue Line commuters have to keep up with the inconvenience the current situation poses. During the time closed, riders connected to trains by foot via exiting and entering stations. This meant an additional charge if riders did not purchase a weekly or monthly T pass.

In a recent press release, the MBTA has thanked its riders for their patience. It was also said that the station will be a safer and more customer-friendly public transit facility.

However, even though the closure was an aggravation for riders, the new station will offer updated facilities and modern design, including lightning, stair, and electrical improvements.

The construction will be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Boston Center for Independent Living Agreement, thus providing improved access to all riders with specific needs. Apart from improved platforms, the station will also feature a number of escalators and elevators.

The MBTA has also announced the price tag. The development of Government Station remained within the projected budget of $82 million.

Citizens quickly calculated the daily cost of this project: around $112,000. Considering the money and time invested in the new station, expectations will be high when it finally reopens this spring.

For more information and updates about Government Center station, visit www.mbta.com/govcenter.