| Fordham Road | |
| Accessible: | yes |
| Address: | Fordham Road & Jerome Avenue Bronx, NY |
| Borough: | The Bronx |
| Locale: | University Heights, Fordham |
| Coordinates: | 40.8627°N -73.9011°W |
| Division: | IRT |
| Line: | IRT Jerome Avenue Line |
| Service: | Jerome local |
| Connection: | NYCT Bus: |
| Platforms: | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks: | 3 (2 in regular service) |
| Structure: | Elevated |
The Fordham Road station is a local station on the IRT Jerome Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of Fordham Road and Jerome Avenue in the University Heights and Fordham Heights neighborhoods of the Bronx, it is served by the 4 train at all times. This station was constructed by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company as part of the Dual Contracts and opened in 1917.
The Dual Contracts, which were signed on March 19, 1913, were contracts for the construction and/or rehabilitation and operation of rapid transit lines in the City of New York. The contracts were "dual" in that they were signed between the city and two separate private companies (the Interborough Rapid Transit Company and the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company), all working together to make the construction of the Dual Contracts possible. The Dual Contracts promised the construction of several lines in the Bronx. As part of Contract 3, the IRT agreed to build an elevated line along Jerome Avenue in the Bronx.[1] [2] [3]
Fordham Road station opened as part of the initial section of the line to Kingsbridge Road on June 2, 1917. Service was initially operated as a shuttle between Kingsbridge Road and 149th Street.[4] [5] Through service to the IRT Lexington Avenue Line began on July 17, 1918.[6] The line was completed with a final extension to Woodlawn on April 15, 1918.[7] This section was initially served by shuttle service, with passengers transferring at 167th Street.[8] [9] The construction of the line encouraged development along Jerome Avenue, and led to the growth of the surrounding communities.[4] The city government took over the IRT's operations on June 12, 1940.[10] [11]
On July 5, 2004, this station, 170th Street, and 176th Street closed for four months so they could be renovated. As part of the project, new canopy roofs, walls, lighting, staircases, floors, and a public address system would be installed at each station.[12]
The station has three tracks and two side platforms. The middle track is generally not used in revenue service. The 4 stops here at all times.
The station has old style signs painted over and covered up with new style signs, and features new fare control railings as a crossunder.
The station has a wooden mezzanine under the tracks. Exit stairs go to all four corners of Jerome Avenue and Fordham Road.[13] In addition, the station is ADA-accessible via an elevator at the southeast corner of the intersection.[14]