Carle Place – Highlights on Upcoming Construction

Carle Place

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 January, you will see crews performing the following construction activities in Carle Place:

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

Carle Place Station Enhancement Project

• On January 11^th, eastbound and westbound platforms will fully reopen
  • Please access the station using the following ingress and egress points:
    • Commuters will utilize Cherry Lane, Stonehinge Lane and Carle Road entrances on the north side of the tracks
    • On the south side of the tracks, access is available at Cherry Lane and Carle Road. Garden Avenue remains closed to allow for the installation of utilities
  • For all additional station information please visit MTA.info/LIRR
• The new Stonehinge Lane Roundabout is substantially complete. Crews are working to relocate remaining utilities in the area to facilitate the opening of the roadway for passenger drop-off and pick-up.
• Work is progressing on overpass and station buildings at Carle Place Station.
• Elevator installation is substantially complete. Following the completion of the elevators, the elevators will undergo a process of commissioning and testing to ensure complete functionality and safety requirements are met
• Following substantial completion of the station, crews will continue to work on punch list items

Meadowbrook Parkway Bridge Modification Project

• Work on the Meadowbrook Parkway Bridge Modification is substantially complete.
• Utility crews will return to the site in January to install conduit along the bridge
• The Meadowbrook Parkway Bridge is one of seven bridges to be modified or replaced along the LIRR Main Line. The bridge has being modified to improve infrastructure and support the new third track.

G17 Substation

• Work at the G17 Substation is continuing to progress throughout the month of January
• In adherence to our commitment to minimize disruption to the community, noise, dust, and vibration are continuously monitored

Permanent Utility Pole Installation

• Permanent wooden and steel utility poles have been installed along the railroad right-of-way throughout Carle Place
• Crews will begin to safely relocate cables from temporary poles to permanent poles
  • Once utility lines have been relocated, temporary utility poles will begin to be removed
    • Intermittent lane closures may be necessary in order to facilitate this work
  • Heavy construction equipment including cranes, bucket trucks, and more, are needed for this work

LIRR Work Along The 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