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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

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 phased toRead 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

Early construction work on the elimination of the grade crossing at Covert Avenue is officially underway. To accommodate the construction, Covert Avenue, from 1st Avenue to 5th Avenue, will close for six months beginning April 15th, 2019. Following extensive traffic impact studies and coordination with local officials, 3rd Track Constructors (3TC) designed two detour plansRead more

3TC continues to meet community commitments throughout the project corridor by reducing noise and vibration effects from construction activities, specifically at the Covert Avenue and Urban Avenue grade crossing eliminations. Vibration monitoring boxes have been strategically placed near work sites to observe vibration levels at neighboring residences, and 3TC is installing a noise shroud atRead more

On March 28th, representatives from 3rd Track Constructors’ (3TC) outreach, design, and construction teams were present to answer residents’ questions about the Covert Avenue Grade Crossing Elimination Project and ongoing construction activities to Covert Avenue area residents in the Village of New Hyde Park. 3TC updated residents about Covert Avenue construction progress, design plans andRead 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

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 underground utilities relocation work supporting the Covert Avenue Grade Crossing Project is nearing completion. 3rd Track Constructors (3TC) previously demolished the structure at 124 Covert Avenue as part of this project element. In addition to the utility relocations, structural work including support of excavation walls continues. All of this work will lead to aRead more

The LIRR Expansion Project is not just about making it easier for trains to run efficiently, safely, and on time. It’s also about making sure that the impact on the communities along the project route is minimal during construction. That includes keeping traffic moving through street closures. Last week, the closure of Covert Avenue, betweenRead more