BUFFALO, N.Y. — Construction has now begun on the revitalization of Buffalo's Central Terminal.
This phase of the construction will focus safety and stabilization of the building, as well as maintaining safe access into the passenger concourse and expanding use of the plaza and lawn for community use.
Structural improvements to the plaza and parking structure is also part of the project, as well as waterproofing the building from future weather damage. Roof and masonry work will also be completed.
Inside the main terminal building, repairs will be made to the Guastavino wall and ceiling tiles, floors, marble wainscoting and walls. They will also install new lighting, fire alarms and smoke detectors and adding new doors at the entrances and exits of the lobby. The project also includes creating a new emergency exit to Curtiss Street and securing the structural integrity of the waiting room and concourse wall and passenger concourse floor.
The $33 million construction project is expected to take about two years to complete. There will still be public access on the west side of the passenger concourse, entrance lobby and former retail spaces for special events while repairs are being made.
