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 3rd 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 Garden City and Garden City Park:
Completion dates are subject to change due to developments related to COVID-19
3rd Track Installation
- Crews will continue the installation of third track between Nassau Blvd and Herricks Rd in the month of August
- Ballast will be installed along the south side of the right of way during the day to support the future installation of the third track
- Work will occur between New Hyde Park Road and Tanners Pond Road, as well as between Tanners Pond Road and Merillon Avenue Station
- Residents and businesses may hear noise and/or feel vibrations during this activity
- Click here for more information on this activity
- Once the ballast has been installed, crews will prepare to build third track
Wall Construction
- On the north side of the tracks, from Nassau Boulevard heading east along Atlantic Avenue, crews will begin to prepare the area for wall construction
Merillon Avenue Station Enhancement
- Crews have begun the process of commissioning and testing the new elevators at Merillon Avenue Station to ensure complete functionality and safety requirements are met
- Elevators will be ADA-compliant and will provide easier access to the platforms on both sides of the station
- Guardrails and railings are being installed on the stairs and ramps on both the north and south sides of the tracks
- Precast platforms will be installed on the north side of the right of way during the month of August
- EJ Electric is continuing to install lighting at the station and platform conduit along the right of way, on the north and south sides of the tracks
New Hyde Park Road Underpass
- During August, crews from EJ Electric will be installing electrical conduit beneath New Hyde Road Underpass
- This activity will require a single lane closure to complete
- Flaggers will be present to assist with two-way traffic during this operation
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
- 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
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