During the month of November, you will see crews performing the following construction activities in Garden City.
Utilities
- Crews from EJ Electric will continue the process of removing temporary utility poles across the entire project alignment.
- In some areas, workers may have to access private property in which case the project will coordinate in advance with individual business/property owners.
Merillon Avenue Station Enhancement
- Throughout November, crews will install snow melt under the north and south side platforms.
- Ongoing punch list work will continue in and around the station and the elevators.
- Crews are painting around the station area.
- Crews will install platform grates for the support building.
- Fence installation is complete at the station.
G15 Substation
- In November, crews will continue construction including support of excavation, excavation, foundation and concrete work.
Track Installation
- The third track is in service and fully operational.
- New track cable pulls, track circuits and rail terminations will be installed at Merillon Avenue Station going east.
Additional Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Work Along the Railroad Right-of-Way
- In addition to the activities described above, you may see or hear LIRR forces working along the railroad right-of-way at various times during the month.
- To avoid LIRR service interruptions during peak commuting hours, LIRR work along the railroad right-of-way may be taking place overnight and on weekends.
- For more information, visit the LIRR Expansion Project website.
For up-to-date LIRR service changes and/or changes to station access, please visit the Metropolitan Transit Authority's Long Island Rail Road page.