Station Closing for Construction at Breakneck Ridge, Wilkinson Memorial and Lower Brook Trail

Work to Include Renovated Metro-North Station

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail Inc. (HHFT) today announced the Breakneck Ridge station on Metro-North's Hudson Line, along with Breakneck Ridge and other area trails, will close on April 21, 2025, as part of the first phase of construction of the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, a 7.5-mile linear park connecting Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve trailheads between Cold Spring and Beacon.

"When this project is completed, Metro-North riders will once again have direct access to one of New York's most popular hiking destinations and safer passage to Hudson Highlands State Park," said Metro-North Railroad President Justin Vonashek. "And the renovated and upgraded Breakneck Ridge station will make it more attractive than ever to take the train to the trails."

The closure will allow for the HHFT to complete construction of the Fjord Trail's Breakneck Connector and Bridge. The new trail will provide hikers with a safe alternative to walking along the dangerous and narrow State Route 9D to access popular area trailheads and will create cohesive access to and from the Metro-North station.

During the closure, HHFT will replace the existing low-level platforms at the Breakneck Ridge station with longer, higher platforms with ramps in an effort to improve safety and reduce the time needed for hikers to board and exit trains. HHFT will also build a pedestrian and bicycle path connection between the outbound platform of the Metro-North station and the Breakneck Ridge trailhead.

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