Bad news for travelers to the metro line 1 of Naples because unfortunately the University Station will be closed for 4 months starting from 15 June until 15 October 2022.
Not only the citizens, but also the many tourists will suffer from this strong discomfort, but it is necessary to start some radical works concerning the flooring which must be replaced, the platform level and the access stairs from Piazza Borsa.
This station, which is one of those of the Art, was inaugurated in 2010 but already in 2015 its precious flooring began to suffer damage and the momentary restorations were not enough, so further investigations are necessary.
Damage to the pavement of the station
As mentioned, these are precious floors that are undergoing phenomena of instability mainly due to humidity, which over the years, in a very extensive way, has damaged it.
A was found most suitable material to the humid environment of the metro and will be used in place of the current one, but the design and geometry of the station floors will remain unchanged.
The circulation of trains will not be changed on the route
Despite the closure of the University Station, circulation on the rest of metro line 1 will not be affected, therefore, you can get off and on at all the other stations on the route.
University, However, it will be closed to the public but it will be controlled by ANM personnel to deal with emergencies and will also be used as a possible escape route.
The alternatives: buses serving the same route
ANM explained that alternatively they can use buses in order to reach the area of Piazza Municipio, the Duomo and Piazza Garibaldi.
In addition, as mentioned, to the other stations that are in operation, namely the Cathedral, the Town Hall and Toledo, you can use the following buses:
- R2 in the direction of the Town Hall at the stop 1494;
- always theR2 in addition to 202 at the stop 1493 for Duomo and Garibaldi.
