New Hyde Park – Highlights on Upcoming Construction

New Hyde Park

Significant progress has been made on the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville, one of the region’s most noteworthy transportation projects. While the duration and intensity of work depends on the project element under construction, the 3rd Track Constructors team is phasing elements to reduce the amount of disruption in any given community at any given time.

Covert Avenue Grade Crossing Elimination Project

On Saturday, October 12, Covert Avenue fully reopened to pedestrian and vehicular traffic, safely reconnecting the north side of New Hyde Park to the south side, providing for a quieter and more livable community along the railroad – Click here to watch a video from the weekend of the bridge push.

During the month of November, you will see crews performing the following construction activities in New Hyde Park:

New Hyde Park Station Enhancement Project

• The New Hyde Park Station Enhancement Project will include significant enhancements,
  developed through input and support received from the local community. Some features include:
  • New platforms to accommodate 12-car trains; platform canopies; new platform furnishings and accoutrements including benches, shelters and signage
  • CCTV security cameras to improve safety
  • ADA-compliant mobility improvements including ramps
  • Wi-Fi; USB charging stations; and digital information displays
• In preparation for the New Hyde Park Station Enhancement Project, crews will begin constructing a temporary station, between South 12^th and Covert Avenue which are expected to open for service in December
  • The temporary platforms will accommodate 10-car trains
  • During construction, 20 commuter parking spaces will be temporarily unavailable for use
• To support the construction of the new permanent platforms, 3TC crews will begin temporary
  utility relocations on the south side of the tracks

New Hyde Park Road Grade Crossing Elimination Project

• The New Hyde Park Road grade crossing in New Hyde Park and Garden City is one of eight
  street-level crossings to be eliminated as part of the project
  • The at-grade crossing is being reconstructed to feature a new, five-lane underpass with
    pedestrian sidewalks on the east and west sides of the underpass, as well as a dedicated left turn lane from southbound New Hyde Park Road to Clinch Avenue
  • Plaza Avenue, between Herkomer Street and New Hyde Park Road, will be realigned and
    become a two-way street, to improve traffic flow associated with the new signal being
    installed at New Hyde Park Road and Plaza Avenue
• This reconstructed grade crossing was designed in conjunction with the Village of New Hyde
  Park and the Village of Garden City. It will enhance safety and provide for a quieter, more
  livable community along the railroad
• During the month of November, crews are continuing to perform work, including
  • Soldier piles on New Hyde Park Road are being drilled to support the formation of the retaining wall required for excavation
    • For approximately two weeks in November, New Hyde Park Road will be
      limited to two lanes
    • The south bound lanes will be reconfigured to allow for two-way directional
      traffic at all times during this closure
    • Vehicles will not be permitted to turn left on to Plaza Avenue when heading
      southbound during this temporary closure
    • Pedestrians traveling from Garden City will continue to access New Hyde
      Park Station via the temporary walkway along Greenridge Avenue.
      Pedestrians will be restricted from crossing the tracks on the east side of New
      Hyde Park Road
    • In coordination with NICE Bus, the stops for southbound passengers will
      move north, closer to South Park Place
• As a result of feedback from emergency service personnel and elected officials in New Hyde
  Park and Garden City/Garden City Park, traffic along New Hyde Park Road, south of the
  tracks, has been modified. Signage is in place in and around the intersection to ensure driver
  and pedestrian safety

115 New Hyde Park Road – Utility Relocation & Installation

• In the area of the demolished building at 115 New Hyde Park Road, crews from 3rd Track Constructors continue to work to install a new sanitary line and storm water retention system
  • 2nd Avenue, between Herkomer Street and New Hyde Park Road, is closed until Summer 2020
  • 3TC is providing 1-for-1 parking replacement at 115 New Hyde Park Road, for the on-street parking spaces impacted by this activity
  • Please click here to see the detour map for information on how to access the parking lot and how to navigate around the road closure

Wall Construction

• On the south side, from 6th Avenue, heading east to Covert Avenue, 3TC will install retaining and sound attenuation walls along the right-of-way
  • Construction crews have begun driving piles to provide the support necessary for the excavation. H-Piles are being installed by vibratory hammers in sequence to form a wall for earth support
  • Once the piles are installed, crews will be able to safely begin the installation of the retaining and sound attenuation walls
    • Sound attenuation walls help to reduce ambient noise levels and retaining walls are being used so as to minimize the need for property acquisition
    • The precast retaining and sound attenuation wall panels will be delivered by truck
    • You will see approximately 10 – 12 trucks per day delivering material to the area. Not all trucks will be on the same street on the same day
• In adherence to our commitment to minimize disruption to the community, noise, dust, and vibration are continuously monitored

LIRR Work along the Railroad Right-of-Way

• In addition and complementary to 3TC’s activities, you may see or hear LIRR forces working along the railroad right-of-way. These activities may include:
  • Regular track inspection and maintenance; Rail tie replacement; Grade crossing elimination preparatory work
• To avoid LIRR service interruptions during peak commuting hours, LIRR work along the railroad right-of-way may take place overnight and on weekends
• For more information, visit the post in the Community News section of LIRRExpansion.com

LIRR Station Access and Service Changes

• For up-to-date service changes and/or changes to station access, please visit MTA.info/LIRR