The renovated line along Shaker Boulevard opened on October 11, 1980.

[3]: 111 On October 17, 2017, a new station was opened at Lee and Shaker, with two new handicapped ramps, and four new shelters.

[4] The station has two side platforms, split across the intersection with Lee Road.

Unlike most other stations on the line, Lee–Shaker station has far side platforms with stops taking place after trains cross Lee Road.

This allows for left turn pocket lanes on Shaker Boulevard.