Westbury – Highlights on Upcoming Construction

Westbury

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 August, you will see crews performing the following construction activities in Westbury:

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

School Street Grade Crossing Elimination Project

• School Street is currently closed to vehicular traffic, between Railroad Avenue and Union Avenue, until November 2020
• On the north side of the tracks, crews will begin to form the concrete U-structure which will be the foundation for the underpass. The U-structure will support the new LIRR bridge which accommodates the additional third track of the Main Line
  • Heavy construction equipment is necessary for this work including large cranes and concrete trucks
• On the south side of the tracks, precast panels will be set along the newly excavated roadway
• For the remainder of the closure, signage and detour plans are in place to help vehicles and pedestrians to navigate the area. Click here to view the detour maps.
• The School Street grade crossing, located in the Village of Westbury and the Town of North Hempstead, is one of eight street-level crossings being eliminated as part of the LIRR Expansion Project. In consultation with the Village and the Town, the grade crossing is being reconstructed into a two-way grade separated underpass with a pedestrian sidewalk on the east side. Railroad Avenue will be reconstructed to maintain access to School Street.

Permanent Utility Pole Installation

• Crews from EJ Electric are working during the day and overnight setting permanent steel and wooden utility poles along the railroad right-of-way
• Pole bases have been installed from Ellison Avenue to Post Avenue. Crews will continue to install these bases from Carle Road to Ellison Avenue throughout the summer months
  • Once the poles are installed, crews will safely relocate cables from temporary poles to the permanent poles
  • Heavy construction equipment including 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
  • For more information on this project element click here

Wall Construction

• From Carle Road to Ellison Avenue, on the north side of the tracks, crews are finishing construction on the installation of sound walls
  • Finishing work will occur following the installation of permanent utilities
• In adherence to our commitment to minimize disruption to the community, noise, dust, and vibration are continuously monitored

Westbury North Parking Structure

• Throughout the month of July, crews will continue the installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; the installation of the steel framing for the elevators; glass installation and glazing
• Full parking structure completion is expected by the end of the year
• The Westbury North parking lot closed in April 2019. During the closure, 3TC continues to:
  • Provide a free shuttle bus between the Westbury Station and The Source Mall
    • There is a shuttle stop along Union Avenue at the base of the easternmost stairwell for the westbound platform
    • There is a shuttle stop at the alternate parking location at The Source Mall (Fortunoff Way and Old Country Road)
    • The shuttles are synchronized to the new LIRR timetables to help ensure that all riders may make their train
    • Please click here for more information

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 service changes and/or changes to station access, please visit MTA.info/LIRR