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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

Beginning the evening of May 31st, Design-Build Contractor 3rd Track Constructors will remove the existing two-track LIRR bridge carrying the mainline over Cherry Lane in Carle Place and replace it in a single weekend. Beginning in the evening hours on May 31, through the early morning hours on June 3, design-build contractor 3rd Track Constructors willRead more

Workers have installed rebar on what will be the roadbed of the Urban Avenue underpass on the south side of the LIRR mainline.  Now that rebar has been installed, asphalt and concrete will be added to the roadbed as foundation for the new, depressed roadway. A bridge will span the underpass on Railroad Avenue, east toRead 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

As part of LIRR Expansion Project, MTACC/LIRR have developed a series of environmental and community commitments in coordination with the Project-adjacent communities to minimize construction-related impacts. MTACC/LIRR have established the Design-Builder Incentive Program, a monetary fund to incentivize 3rd Track Constructors (3TC), the Project’s Design-Builder, to adhere to these commitments. We have extended the deadlineRead 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