The @LIRR Modernization Program is delivering state-of-the-art systemwide improvements to transportation infrastructure from Grand Central to the Hamptons.
Check out the time-lapse of our final bridge replacement of the LIRR Expansion Project, located at Denton Ave.
Using innovative construction techniques, the new bridge was installed over a single weekend— beginning Friday evening with service restored by Monday AM rush hour.
Here is an up-close look at our track laying machine putting in new concrete ties near New Hyde Park.
Concrete ties are not only more durable, they also enable a smooth and reliable ride. We're working towards installing them throughout our system.
What a difference a week makes! Speedy progress at the #MTA#LIRR Denton Ave Bridge Replacement. Crews are finishing the concrete U-box substructure, which will span the underground storm drainage and sanitary sewer. #safety#masstransit#trains#infrastructure#buildingbridges
One last call for...scorecards! Today is the last day to participate in the #MTA#LIRR Expansion Project's quarterly Community Scorecard program. We welcome your feedback - by mail, computer, or phone. 📩💻☎️
https://t.co/ok44V6XEjC
#NassauCounty#LongIsland#NewYork
Construction of the new Denton Ave Bridge along the #LIRR Main Line has begun! Utility relocation is underway, with steel assembly to follow. The last of 7 bridges improved as part of the LIRR Expansion Project. #transit#MTA#railroad#trains#longisland#construction#safety
🗳️We want your feedback! The #MTA#LIRR Expansion Project includes an innovative Community Scorecard program. Scores from residents, commuters, and businesses will be used to calculate the Design-Builder's quarterly incentive bonus. https://t.co/ok44V6XEjC
Toured several of the @MTA’s newer projects this week, including Moynihan Train Hall, Penn Access, and East Side Access, as well as improvements to subways. Impressive progress, with more to come.
https://t.co/gOBjGc9XQh
"East Side Access becomes even more important when paired with the Third Track...scheduled for completion by the end of 2022, but that will happen only if Garden City allows work to begin on a local bridge key to the project."
Check out the new and improved Carle Place station!
✅ New overpass & canopies
✅ New elevators
✅ Wider platforms
✅ More benches and shelters
➕ Digital signs, WiFi, USB charging stations & more
It is the first of 4 stations enhanced under the LIRR Expansion Project.
.@eastsideaccess is the first modern train terminal to be built in more than half a century. It will expand rail service, cut down on travel times into the east side of Manhattan from Queens & Long Island, and reduce crowding.
Opens December 2022
Leaving Grand Central Station on the 4 Train after joining @KathyHochul@MTA on the first LIRR passenger ride to the Grand Central East Side Access Terminal from Jamaica Station.
And in 2022, all NYers will be able to use this fantastic new service to ease YOUR commute ✔️
🗳️The #MTA#LIRR Expansion Project wants your input! The 3rd Quarter scorecard period has been extended until Fri 10/29. Residents, businesses, and commuters have a direct voice in the design-builder’s performance evaluations and incentive bonus.
https://t.co/1wcgrOd7uo
If you've been to Penn Station recently, you can see we're renovating the LIRR concourse, which includes raising the ceilings.
But to do that our team had to innovatively address the underground sewer boxes
Here's how they're doing that to get the job done! @AModernLI
We removed grade crossings, renovated stations, built new bridges, widened track bays & added new substations.
With all of that done, the LIRR Expansion Project now turns to building 9.8 miles of a new THIRD TRACK!🛤
You can see some of that progress here west of Merillon Ave.