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 March, 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
Wall Construction
- Crews substantially completed restoring Atlantic Avenue on the north side of the tracks between the Meadowbrook Parkway and Cherry Lane Bridge
- A dedicated landscaping area has been constructed along the wall and landscaping has been installed in most of the available areas. In the spring of 2022, 3TC will return to the area to finish the wall in its permanent condition and maintain newly planted greenery
- Following the N3/Divide 1 Cutover, crews will begin removing the temporary utility poles which are outside of the newly constructed sound wall on Atlantic Ave. This will allow for the remaining wall panels to be installed on the North Side
G17 Substation
- With the successful delivery and installation of the G17 Substation, 3TC and EJ Electric will continue to work on the necessary electrical components which feed the substation. Once complete, 3TC will start the regreening process
- The G17 Substation is one of several substations along the Main Line being replaced or modified with new modern equipment
Carle Place Station Enhancement Project
- 3TC, EJ Electric and various subcontractors will continue performing finish work in and around the Carle Place Station
- 3TC has completed the modification of the Garden Ave ramp, ensuring ADA accessibility. Permanent handrails are expected to be installed this month
Nassau 3 Interlocking & Signal System and Divide 1 System
- The new system is a necessary component of a comprehensive modernization effort to streamline operations, optimize flexibility, and ensure the safe movement of trains along the corridor
- Crews are continuing to work toward the cutover (scheduled for the weekend of 3/12) of the New Nassau 3 Interlocking & Signal System and Divide 1 System from School Street to the Wantagh State Parkway along the right of way
Upcoming Double Track Outages
- In this instance, a double track outage means both tracks on the Main Line are planned to go out of service, enabling critical infrastructure improvements during the weekend when LIRR service interruptions do not affect peak commuting hours
- To reduce the overall project schedule Both 3TC and LIRR crews may work during these double track outages
- In the month of March, four double track outages are scheduled — March 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28.
- During the weekends of 3/19-3/21 and 3/26-3/28, crews will be removing and installing new track switches. Residents may hear louder noises and feel vibrations during this work. Your patience is greatly appreciated while this critical work takes place
- Information for Commuters:
Port Jefferson Branch:
- Buses replace trains between Mineola and Huntington:
- Mar 5 – 7,Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 5:00 AM — To plan your trip, please visit the MTA Planned Service Changes website
- No trains between Jamaica and Huntington:
- Mar 12 – 14, Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 5:00 AM — To plan your trip, please visit the MTA Planned Service Changeswebsite
- No trains between Jamaica and Hicksville: There is no service at New Hyde Park, Merillon Avenue, Mineola, Carle Place, or Westbury. Consider using the Babylon or Hempstead Branches instead, which will have increased service all weekend
- Mar 19 – 21, Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 12:30 AM — To plan your trip, please visit the MTA Planned Service Changeswebsite
- Mar 26 – May 23 (Except Apr 16 – 18 and May 7 – 9 ,) Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 2:00 AM — To plan your trip, please visit the MTA Planned Service Changeswebsite
Ronkonkoma Branch:
- Trains run every 2 hours and are rerouted between Jamaica and Farmingdale, taking up to 50 minutes longer than normal
- Mar 5 – 7and Mar 12 – 14, Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 3:30 AM — To plan your trip, please visit the MTA Planned Service Changes website
- No trains between Jamaica and Hicksville:
- Mar 19 – 21,Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 12:30 AM — To plan your trip, please visit the MTA Planned Service Changes
- Mar 26 – May 23(Except Apr 16 – 18 and May 7 – 9,) Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 2:00 AM — To plan your trip, please visit the MTA Planned Service Changes website
Hempstead Branch:
- Increased service all weekend during the commissioning of the new signal system near Carle Place, a major step towards the completion of the LIRR Expansion Project.
- Mar 12 – 14,Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 4:00 AM — For more information, visit the MTA Planned Service Changes website
- Service increased to half-hourly to provide an alternative to the Port Jefferson Branch while switches are installed west of Hicksville. Minor schedule and connection adjustments
- Mar 19 – May 22(Except Apr 16 – 17 and May 7 – 8,) Saturdays and Sundays, 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM — For more information, visit the MTA Planned Service Changes website
Oyster Bay Branch:
- Eastbound trains leave 50 minutes earlier than usual
- Mar 5 – 6, Sat 1:00 AM to Sun 11:45 PM – To plan your trip, visit the MTA Planned Service Page
- No trains between Jamaica and East Williston. Trains run every two hours between Oyster Bay and East Williston. Shuttle buses connect East Williston, Mineola, and Hempstead, where train service is available to Jamaica, Penn Station, and Atlantic Terminal
- Mar 12 – 14, Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 4:00 AM — To plan your trip, visit the MTA Planned Services Page
- No trains between Jamaica and East Williston. Oyster Bay Branch trains will operate between Oyster Bay and East Williston, with bus service provided between Mineola and Hempstead for connections to and from points west
- Mar 19 – 21, Sat 1:00 AM to Mon 12:30 AM – To plan your trip, visit the MTA Planned Service Page
- No trains between Jamaica and East Williston. Oyster Bay Branch trains will operate between Oyster Bay and East Williston, with bus service provided between Mineola and Hempstead for connections to and from points west
- Mar 26 – May 23 Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 2:00 AM (Except Apr 16 – 18 and May 7 – 9.) – To plan your trip, visit the MTA Planned Service Page
Additional LIRR Work Along the Railroad Right-of-Way
- In addition to the activities described above, you may see or hear LIRR forces working along the railroad right-of-way at various times during the month
- To avoid LIRR service interruptions during peak commuting hours, LIRR work along the railroad right-of-way may be taking place overnight and on weekends
- For more information, visit the post in the Community News section of LIRRExpansion.com
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