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August 20, 2019
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MTA LIRR to Eliminate Railroad Crossing, Install New Bridge This Weekend at Covert Avenue in New Hyde Park |
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Major LIRR Expansion Project Milestone to Take Place August 24-25
This Weekend There Will Be No LIRR Service from New Hyde Park to Hicksville Stations
Other Service Changes, Timetable Adjustments all LIRR Branches; Details Below
This weekend, August 24-25, LIRR and 3TC crews will install a new LIRR bridge and underpass tunnel at Covert Avenue in New Hyde Park, which will be the project’s fourth bridge installation this summer, as the railroad aims to eliminate eight grade crossings along the LIRR Expansion Project corridor from Floral Park to Hicksville.
Over the past several months, crews have been building the new train bridge and tunnel structure adjacent to the tracks, in preparation for the installation. The Covert Avenue grade crossing will be eliminated and reconstructed to provide a two-lane grade-separated underpass with a pedestrian sidewalk on the east side of the underpass.
The elimination of the Covert Avenue grade crossing, part of the wider LIRR Expansion Project that will add a third track along the 9.8-mile stretch along the LIRR’s Maine Line, will strengthen the reliability of LIRR infrastructure and support the growth and development of Long Island and the wider region. This reconstructed grade crossing has been designed in conjunction with the Village of New Hyde Park, with feedback from local residents, commuters, and elected officials, and will enhance safety and provide for a quieter and more livable community along the railroad.
To allow this work to take place, service changes along the LIRR’s Main Line, along with other adjustments on other branches, are necessary. Service details can be found below. For more information, including travel tips, alternate station options, a map detailing the service changes, and parking details, please see here.
August 24-25, 2019
Hempstead Branch – Special Timetable Here
Port Jefferson Branch – Special Timetable Here
Ronkonkoma Branch – Special Timetable Here
Port Washington Branch – Special Timetable Here
Starting late evening on Friday, August 23, until the morning of Saturday, August 24, buses will substitute for trains between Great Neck and Port Washington as LIRR crews perform work to address a track condition near Manhasset.
All Other Branches
Departure and arrival times for all weekend trains will be adjusted, as will departure times for connecting trains at Jamaica. In addition, some service changes will begin Friday evening and continue through early Monday morning.
Special timetables will be in effect for all branches the weekend of August 24-25. Please see special timetables by branch below:
Many Channels for Services Updates
Information about the service changes noted in this press release and all planned service changes is available through the LIRR’s real-time service information sources:
myLIRR.og - Customers can see real-time positions of upcoming trains in real time, on a smartphone-optimized map that refreshes every 3- to 5-seconds, by logging into myLIRR.org. MYmta app – Customers who use the new, comprehensive MYmta app will see real-time travel information for LIRR and connecting services all in one place. As a caution, trains that start out their trips on time may experience delays en route. The LIRR Train Time app also remains available for customers to access LIRR train information.
Email and text message service updates – Customers are urged to sign up to receive the alerts by visiting MyMTAAlerts.com. To avoid unwanted messages, a user can tailor the messages to the specific branch, and the specific times of day.
MTA.info – “Service Status” on the homepage of new.mta.info, and at the left side of www.MTA.info is always the definitive source for the latest status for each branch, updated every minute. In addition, customers can visit www.mta.info/lirr to see special service notices in the upper center of the page.
@LIRR on Twitter – Twitter users can follow @LIRR to receive updates of a similar nature to the email and text alerts, shortened to fit Twitter’s format.
The above communications channels can be accessed while at home or on the go. For customers who are located at stations, the LIRR will post the latest service updates on digital signs at station platforms and will make audio announcements over public address systems, and on-board announcements made by train crews.
For those who prefer the telephone, information is available from the LIRR’s Customer Service Center by calling 511, the New York State Travel Information Line, and saying: “Long Island Rail Road”. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can use their preferred service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the LIRR at 511.
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