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In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Isaias, we’re taking stock of the many storm-resilient elements of the LIRR Expansion Project. The project’s detailed environmental impact statement included a detailed analysis of the project’s ability to minimize greenhouse gas emissions during construction and to withstand rising sea levels, increased temperatures, and more frequentRead more

The LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville, one of the region’s most significant transportation infrastructure projects, has ramped up in 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

With the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act this month, the MTA is working to make the milestone a memorable one for mobility impaired LIRR customers. MTA Construction & Development, the LIRR and its contractors continue to work to make stations along the 10-mile long LIRR Expansion Project corridor assessible to all customer.Read more

Construction for the expansion of the LIRR Main Line bridge over the Meadowbrook Parkway in Carle Place is well underway and is expected to be completed on schedule this fall. Part of MTA Construction & Development’s LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville, this component the project consists of constructing new abutments and centerRead more

This weekend, MTA Construction & Development, LIRR, and 3rd Track Constructors made history once again with the successful installation of the new bridge that will eliminate the New Hyde Park Road Grade Crossing. This incredible feat of engineering required the demolition of the existing tracks and the use of 20 hydraulic jacks – with 5,000Read more

As part of the LIRR Expansion Project, customers who use stations from Floral Park to Westbury will benefit from improvements that range from new elevators to complete reconstruction. Work at these stations has continued, despite the added challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. By the time we’re finished with the overall project, expected by the closeRead more

Coming off a highly successful weekend bridge replacement at Glen Cove Road, MTA C&D, LIRR and 3rd Track Constructors (3TC) began heavy construction at School Street to eliminate the grade crossing there. The crossing – located on the Main Line at the Westbury/New Cassel border –is the fourth of eight grade crossing eliminations completed orRead more

MTA Construction & Development, MTA Long Island Rail Road, and the LIRR Expansion Project team met another community commitment. We look forward to the day we can safely celebrate the new Linden Avenue Underpass and Floral Park Ballfield with all the Little League players in person. But for now, come take a virtual tour! TheRead more

Over the weekend, crews from 3TC and MTA Construction & Development installed a newly constructed bridge as part of the Glen Cove Road Bridge Replacement Project in Carle Place. Thanks to the project team for their successful efforts, making this the 4th new bridge to be replaced as part of the LIRR Expansion Project. CheckRead more

The Westbury Shuttle carrying customers from Westbury Station to the parking lot at The Source Mall has updated its schedule as Long Island reopens. The updated schedule has been updated to align with the LIRR’s timetable. This new schedule is subject to change in the coming weeks, and we will be sure to provide updates whenRead more