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The former storage facility at 115 New Hyde Park Rd., in New Hyde Park, has been demolished in advance of the construction of a new 95-space surface lot between Plaza and Second Avenues. The new lot will include a kiss-and-ride for drop off and pick up of commuters at New Hyde Park Station, which will beRead more

One of the reasons 3rd Track Constructors is proud to be part of the LIRR Expansion Project is the improvement it will bring for railroad customers, drivers, and pedestrians along the Main Line corridor. Today, we saw one example of how this work is important to these commuters and communities. At the New Hyde ParkRead more

3rd Track Constructor teams have been hard at work at Carle Place Station. Platform sections have been set in place on the north side of the station, while the construction of sound and retaining walls on the south side of the station continues. This progress follows the relocation of the southern utility poles and the demolition ofRead more

Now in its fourth week, 3rd Track Constructors are making strong progress on the Covert Avenue Grade Crossing Elimination project. The roadway is being lowered after the completion of utility relocation and sheet piling.  The excavation of the southern approach is substantially complete. Since the road segment closed on April 15th, the construction team has:Read more

As part of Design-Build Contractor 3rd Track Constructors’ ongoing commitment to businesses and residents in communities adjacent to the LIRR Expansion Project, New Hyde Park Community Ambassadors Judy White and Camille Koorey worked closely with a homeowner adjacent to a construction site to ensure continuous access to their home during the elimination of the Covert AvenueRead more

The LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville, one of the region’s most significant transportation infrastructure projects, has ramped up in nearly every community along the nearly ten-mile stretch of mainline track. Each month, 3rd Track Constructors (3TC) provides a descriptive narrative about the upcoming construction activities taking place in each village. To learn moreRead more

The LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville, one of the region’s most significant transportation infrastructure projects, is well underway. The project will improve mass transit, reduce traffic congestion, protect the environment, and enhance quality-of-life for communities along the Main Line. Major project elements include the elimination of seven grade crossings, new parking facilities,Read more

3rd Track Constructors (3TC) is getting closer to breaking ground on the new, 676-space, multi-level parking structure on what is now the Westbury North Parking Lot. This new facility will dramatically increase the availability of parking for Westbury Station and is part of the overall LIRR Expansion Project. 3TC, in collaboration with the Village ofRead more

The limited Covert Avenue closure begins today. This closure marks the beginning of the elimination of the Covert Avenue grade crossing. At-grade railroad crossings have been a challenge to drivers, pedestrians and railroad passengers since the Iron Horse was invented. That’s why, by the end of the LIRR Expansion Project, 3rd Track Constructors (3TC) willRead more

The 3rd Track Constructors (3TC) Community Outreach team is excited to share a new tool Main Line communities and residents learn more about the project’s construction elements – the LIRR Expansion Project Interactive Map. With this new interactive map, residents will be able to learn about individual project elements along the 9.8 miles of trackRead more