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Early Prep Work Underway to Eliminate the Covert Avenue Street-Level Grade Crossing

By | Covert Avenue Grade Crossing, LIRR Expansion Project, Project Update

The elimination of this street-level grade crossing will dramatically improve safety for both LIRR passengers and motorists. Traffic along this crossing will see vast improvements, as crossing gates currently can close roadways for up to approximately 30 minutes in a peak hour, contributing to significant congestion on local streets.

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