New Cassel – Highlights on Upcoming Construction

New Cassel

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 3^rd 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 New Cassel:

School Street Grade Crossing Elimination Project

• Preparatory work required for the School Street Grade Crossing Elimination Project, one of eight at-grade crossings to be eliminated as part of the Project, has begun
• Construction teams from 3TC, National Grid, PSEG Long Island, Verizon, Altice, and Light Tower (or their respective contractors) will relocate the above and below ground utilities
• Sanitary relocation along School Street is expected to begin in early December and is expected to last approximately two months
  • The installation will occur on School Street, south of Railroad Avenue to Lowell Avenue
  • There will be a single lane closure on School Street, allowing for northbound traffic only
  • For those travelling in the area, please reference the map below

Wall Construction

• Along the right-of-way, on the south side of the tracks, from Grand Boulevard to the Wantagh State Parkway, wall construction is complete
• Along the right-of-way, on the north side of the tracks, from Grand Boulevard to the Wantagh State Parkway, crews continue to install SOE and perform wall construction
• In adherence to our commitment to minimize disruption to the community, noise, dust, and vibration monitoring devices are deployed

Urban Avenue Grade Crossing Elimination Project

• Broadway and Railroad Avenue, between Kinkel and Rushmore Streets have been repaved and all streets surrounding the new underpass have been re-opened to through traffic

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

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