Politics & Government
Port Washington’s New LIRR Pedestrian Overpass is Complete
The new overpass is now open to the public.
Installation of a new pedestrian overpass on the east end of the Port Washington Long Island Rail Road Station is complete as of Monday.
Construction began Friday and was expected to be completed Tuesday. However, construction has finished early and is now open to the public.
Half of the bridge leading to the South Bayles Avenue parking lot was replaced.
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The overpass became closed off on June 29 after the bridge was found to be structurally unsound. It was demolished overnight from Sept. 9-10.
The installation caused no impact to the train service, the MTA says.
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