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 Mineola:
Completion dates are subject to change due to developments related to COVID-19
Mineola Station Enhancements
- Installation of cast-in-place platforms is nearing completion
- Crews are working on both overpass building’s on the north and south sides of the tracks
- Work on the support buildings are ongoing on the north side of the tracks
- EJ Electric is continuing the installation of conduit, signage bands, and light fixtures on both the north and south sides of the tracks
- The Mineola Station House interior and exterior renovations are ongoing with glazing and storefront installation expected to begin towards the end of the month
Walls
- Crews will continue installing sound wall panels East of Herricks Rd to approximately Mineola station
G16 Substation
- 3TC continues to test and commission the substation
- The G16 Substation is one of several substations along the Main Line being replaced or modified with new modern equipment
3rd Track Installation
- Crews are continuing to install ballast from Willis Ave to Glen Cove Road on the south side of the tracks to prepare for the future installation of third track
- Once complete, crews will begin the installation of the third track
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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