Revamped Mont-Royal Metro station will have glassy, bright new look

The entrance to one of Montreal's oldest Metro stations will get a facelift that will make it look bright and full of light.

The STM released photos Monday unveiling the new look that Mont-Royal Metro will have in 2020.

Once renovated, the entrance to Mont-Royal Metro will feature two elevators, which will make the station universally accessible, and floor-to-ceiling glass panes.

"This concept is based on light and transparency. This is a simple and clear building which offers a pleasant experience, all while having a recognizable identity by its clear and simple form," read a statement released Monday by Montreal's transit authority.

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The project was approved by PlateauMont-Royal borough council.

"The proposed concept perfectly meets the expectations [of the borough] in addition to promoting universal accessibility for a better travel experience, especially for customers with reduced mobility," STM presidentPhilippe Schnobbsaid in a statement.

In order for the two elevators to be installed, the Metro's entrance will need to be expanded. This will require a zoning change, therefore the borough will hold a public consultation on the project on April 26 at 6 p.m.

The project, which is expected to cost $20 million, is slated to begin in January 2018 and expected to be finished by April 2020.

The STM says that the Mont-Royal station, which gets about five million commuters passing through its doors every year, will remain open throughout work.