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The LIRR Expansion Project was recently featured in Newsday, highlighting that the project remains ahead of schedule and under budget. You can read the Newsday article below, including more on what’s to come for the project in the near future.   Silver lining for the MTA There hasn’t been much good news recently for the Metropolitan TransportationRead more

With four of eight railroad crossings eliminated and six of seven bridges replaced or upgraded, among other accomplishments, MTA Construction & Development has reached the half way point for construction of the LIRR Expansion Project, ahead of schedule and under budget. The project, one of the largest transportation infrastructure projects in North America, will introduceRead more

The South 12th Street Grade Crossing is one of eight street-level crossings to be eliminated as part of the LIRR Expansion Project. The final of three grade crossing eliminations in New Hyde Park alone, South 12th Street will be permanently closed to vehicular traffic. Here’s what you need to know.Read more

Construction of the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville continues to advance, and we want your feedback. As part of this Project, MTA Construction & Development and LIRR have developed a series of environmental and community commitments to minimize construction impacts. The Community Scorecard Program was created to give residents, businesses and commutersRead more

The LIRR Expansion Project continues to make progress across the Main Line, and in Garden City we are closing in on the last of seven bridges to be modified or replaced as part of the project which will require temporary closures in the coming days. On Thursday, October 8th and Friday, October 9th, the TannersRead more

Bridge Over School Street on Border of Westbury and New Cassel Replaces Railroad Crossing Where Fatal Accident Occurred in February 2019 View Time Lapse Video of Crews Moving Bridge Into Place and Photos From This Weekend The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that crews working to eliminate the School Street railroad crossing on the border of Westbury andRead more

We are continuing a series of double-track outages which have been scheduled along the Main Line for weekends through October 25th to install new switches at the Nassau 3 Interlocking. To reduce the overall project schedule, the project team will use these double-track outages to complete other activities along the project, including major progress onRead more

Glasswork ‘Aviary’ Pays Homage to Local Aviation History and Natural Habitats The LIRR Expansion Project continues to advance, most recently with the installation of glass artwork at the Carle Place Station. The installation – known as “Aviary”—explores themes of flight, in part playing homage to the nearby Cradle of Aviation Museum, Grumman Headquarters, and area airports; as wellRead more

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Beginning on Monday, September 28th, construction will begin on the Stonehinge Lane Roundabout at Carle Place Station, which was developed in close coordination with the community to facilitate safer and easier passenger drop-offs and pick-ups. Portions of Stonehinge Lane will be closed for approximately three months during construction, restricting parking along the east and westRead more