Mineola – Highlights on Upcoming Construction

Mineola

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 May, you will see crews performing the following construction activities in Mineola:

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

Mineola Station Enhancement Project

• Beginning mid to late May, Mineola LIRR Station commuters will be able to access temporary platforms and walkways, extending westward off of the existing platforms
  • Access points to the platforms will change
    • The westbound platform will be accessible west of the station building at the end of 3rd Avenue
    • The eastbound platform will be accessible from Station Road near the 4th and 5th Avenue corners
  • The eastern pedestrian overpass near the station building will close. The overpass at the Mineola Intermodal Center near 3rd Avenue will remain open.
  • New Ticket Vending Machines will be located near the eastbound platform entrances
  • Sections of the station plaza will be zoned off due to construction activity
  • Parking spaces will be reduced in surface lots on the north and south sides of the station. 3TC is coordinating with the Village of Mineola and LIRR to help mitigate the loss where applicable
  • Click here to see the LIRR service change notification
• The Mineola Station Enhancement Project will include:
  • New platforms to accommodate 12-car trains; platform canopies; new platform furnishings and amenities including benches, shelters and signage
  • New pedestrian overpasses including two new elevators
  • CCTV security cameras to improve safety
  • Wi-Fi; USB charging stations; digital information displays
  • At-grade access to station platforms
  • New bike racks and artwork

Willis Avenue Grade Crossing Elimination Project

• Preparatory work is continuing as construction teams from 3TC, National Grid, PSEG Long Island, Verizon, Altice, and Light Tower (or their respective contractors) work to relocate both above and below ground utilities
• Willis Avenue, between Front Street to Old Country Road, is currently closed to northbound traffic to accommodate for utility relocation
  • Front Street and 3rd Street, between Roslyn Road and Willis Avenue, are being utilized as two-way streets, inaccessible from Willis Avenue, during this activity
• Utility relocation and installation will continue along 2^nd Street
  • Between Willis Avenue and Roslyn Road, 2^nd Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. Traffic looking to access Willis Avenue from Roslyn Road will be redirected to Jericho Turnpike or Old Country Road.
  • Intermittent closures of 2^nd Street, between Willis Avenue and Main Street, may be necessary for utility finishing work
• Hinck Way is currently closed to vehicular traffic throughout the month of May to accommodate for additional utility work
• National Grid is performing ongoing utility installation along Main Street on behalf of the Village of Mineola
  • As a result, Main Street, between Front Street (north of the tracks) and 2^nd Street, is closed to vehicular traffic
  • In addition, Main Street, between Old Country Road and Front Street (south of the tracks), is closed to vehicular traffic
• Vehicles are encouraged to use alternate routes. Click here for detour map.
• This preparatory work is being done in anticipation of the closure of Willis Avenue

Harrison Avenue Parking Structure

• Work on the inside of the Harrison Avenue Parking Structure is continuing, including:
  • Installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; installation of the steel framing for the elevators; glass installation and glazing
  • Structure anticipated to be complete in Summer 2020
• Crews continue to work Monday through Saturday, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No night work is anticipated.
  • Temporary traffic control will remain in place at the work site to minimize interruptions
• While the parking lot, located between Harrison Avenue and 1^st Street, remains closed, alternate locations for commuter parking, identified in cooperation with Village officials, are provided – click here for locations

Substation Replacement/LIRR Crew Facilities

• In and around the existing LIRR Crew Facility, 3TC will continue work on relocating the facilities to 70-74 Willis Avenue and prepping the area for substation replacement
• In coordination with Village officials, screening will be installed and the permanent facility will be secured

Glen Cove Road Bridge REPLACEMENT project

• Beginning the week of May 4^th, crews will mobilize to the east side of the street to begin installing tie-backs and excavating to modify the existing east abutment
  • At this time, the east side sidewalk will be closed, and one northbound lane will be closed to traffic
  • Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) signage, which mirrors the current signage on the west side of the street, will be posted
• The Glen Cove Road Bridge is one of seven bridges to be replaced or modified along the LIRR Main Line and will be built to support the new third track

Wall Construction

• Along the right-of-way, beginning at Herricks Road and heading east toward Mineola Station, the installation of sound and retaining walls on the north side of the tracks is ongoing
  • Wall installation is nearing completion on the south side of the tracks along this stretch of the right-of-way
• In adherence to our commitment to minimize disruption to the community, noise, dust, and vibration are continuously monitored

Permanent Utility Pole Installation

• As part of the overall project, continued utility pole relocation work is taking place in several communities
• Crews from EJ Electric will work during the day and overnight setting permanent utility poles along the railroad right-of-way
  • Once the poles are installed, crews will be able to safely relocate cables from temporary poles to the permanent poles
  • Heavy construction equipment including vacuum trucks, cranes, bucket trucks, and more, are needed for this work
  • 3TC is contractually committed to performing ongoing environmental monitoring including air quality, vibration levels, and noise levels

LIRR Work along the Railroad Right-of-Way

• In addition 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 LIRR service changes and/or changes to station access, please visit www.MTA.info/LIRR