Floral 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.

During the month of December, you will see crews performing the following construction activities in Floral Park:

Plainfield Avenue Bridge Modification Project

• The additional bay for the Plainfield Avenue Bridge is currently being built on the south side of the tracks. To accommodate the new third track, the abutments are being widened and reinforced
• During a majority of construction, one sidewalk is expected to remain open and two-way traffic maintained
• In February 2020, Plainfield Avenue is expected to be closed entirely to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for approximately five days, as the new bay is shifted into place
• 3TC is assisting the Village with traffic control measures including, but not limited to, crossing guards, temporary crosswalks, cones, flagmen, and signage where applicable

Floral Park Station Enhancement Project

• Crews continue pouring concrete for the foundations of Floral Park Station’s new elevators, which are expected to be complete in May 2020
• Elevators will be ADA-compliant and will provide easier access to the platforms on both sides of the station

Linden Avenue Pedestrian Underpass

• Construction on the underpass is underway and expected to be complete in March 2020
• Crews will utilize the western-most ballfield (The Pit) and the Village of Floral Park DPW yard for staging and accessing the LIRR right-of-way
• The Floral Park Recreation Center remains accessible through other egress points

Wall Construction

• From Plainfield Avenue to Lewis Avenue on the north side, crews continue to install retaining and sound attenuation walls along the right-of-way
  • Residents along Charles Street will see crews drilling sections of soldier piles in sequence to form a wall for earth support
  • Soldier piles are installed by vibratory hammers to provide the support necessary for the construction of the retaining wall and sound attenuation wall
  • Various machinery will be working along the right-of-way
• In adherence to our commitment to minimize disruption to the community, noise, dust, and vibration are continuously monitored

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

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