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A new LIRR Bridge and underpass tunnel will be pushed into place at the Covert Avenue Grade Crossing Elimination project in New Hyde Park over the course of a single weekend, August 24-25, during a double track outage. The entire massive new train bridge and tunnel structure is being completed adjacent to the tracks in preparationRead more

Construction on the new bridge that will eliminate the Covert Avenue grade crossing in New Hyde Park is nearing completion in advance of the bridge installation, set to take place over a single weekend August 24-25. The entire massive new train bridge and tunnel structure is being constructed adjacent to the tracks in preparation for installationRead more

Update on the New Hyde Park Grade Crossing Elimination Project 2nd Avenue, between Herkomer Street and New Hyde Park Road, Officially Closed Replacement Parking for On-Street Parking Impacted by Construction Available in Newly-Striped Parking Lot at 115 New Hyde Park Road What you can expect In the area of the demolished building at 115 NewRead more

The LIRR and Design-Build Contractor 3rd Track Constructors (3TC) collaborated with the Village of Stewart Manor, the Stewart Manor Fire Department and Nassau County officials to ensure the traffic detour at the Covert Avenue Grade Crossing was seamlessly integrated into the Stewart Manor July 4th Parade route. The Stewart Manor Fire Department sponsors the parade, a Village tradition forRead more

New Hyde Park   The LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville, one of the region’s most significant transportation infrastructure projects, is now underway throughout the communities along a nearly ten mile stretch of mainline track. The duration and intensity of work depends on the project element under construction. The project elements are phasedRead more

Work is underway on new bridges crossing over Covert Avenue, as construction of a new underpass below the tracks continues. This work follows major construction at the project, which began in April, and includes work on the roadbed and the placing of rebar on the north side of the underpass, and the installation of abutments toRead more

New Hyde Park   The LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville, one of the region’s most significant transportation infrastructure projects, is now underway throughout the communities along a nearly ten mile stretch of mainline track. The duration and intensity of work depends on the project element under construction. The project elements are phasedRead more

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

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