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 April, you will see crews performing the following construction activities in New Cassel:

Completion dates are subject to change due to developments related to COVID-19

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
• Crews from 3TC will continue to work on utility relocation along School Street on both the north and south sides of the tracks
  • As a result, there may be intermittent lane closures during day shift hours on both Railroad Avenue and School Street
  • If necessary, the construction team will provide cones, flaggers, and signage to minimize disruption to the community
• Construction teams from EJ Electric will begin to work on the relocation of utility transmission poles
  • Heavy machinery is expected to be in the area of School Street, including large cranes and bucket trucks, to facilitate the relocation
  • No detours are expected to be in place for this work
• School Street is expected to close entirely to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, from Railroad Avenue to Union Avenue, in June 2020

Wall Construction

• On the north side of the tracks, from Grand Boulevard to Urban Avenue, sound wall installation is making significant progress
• Along Broadway, from Urban Avenue to Wantagh State Parkway, support of excavation is being installed along the right-of-way to prep for wall installation
• In adherence to our commitment to minimize disruption to the community, noise, dust, and vibration monitoring devices are deployed

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