East Riverfront station
| Company type | MetroLink station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | May 14, 1994 |
| Headquarters | East St. Louis , United States |
Area served | East St. Louis, Illinois |
| Products | MetroLink transit services |
East Riverfront station serves both the Red and Blue routes within the St. Louis MetroLink network. Positioned on an elevated structure constructed atop a renovated viaduct just east of the historic Eads Bridge, near the riverfront area of East St. Louis, Illinois, this station functions as an important transit hub for commuters from Illinois and includes a park and ride facility with 295 parking spaces.
History
Situated as the furthest west station in Illinois, East Riverfront occupies the lower level of the Eads Bridge before the MetroLink crosses the Mississippi River into Missouri. The station began operations on May 14, 1994, introduced as an infill station along the initial MetroLink route.
In early 2023, specifically January, Metro Transit temporarily shut down East Riverfront to carry out platform upgrades and replace staircases. Service resumed on May 29, 2023, following completion of these improvements.
Station layout
Access to the platforms is provided from Front Street via elevators and stairways located on both sides of the Eads Bridge. Additionally, the eastbound platform can be reached by a ramp connected to the pedestrian walkway situated on the upper level along the bridge’s southern side.