Ellison Avenue bridge replacement

Report is that work is progressing well and the bridge will reopen mid April

Thanks for the update! I'm looking forward to it.

Yes, I drove along Old Country Road yesterday , and the Ellison Avenue Detour signs were still in place... I was just wondering when it would open...

A little over a month left to the completion of the bridge. Several people that I spoke to say it will be completed on time.
It is wide enough for three tracks.
Ray

Yes bridge was redone with third mainline track in mind. One less thing to do when the project officially starts.

14 days and counting.
Ray

7 days to go and it is on schedule.
Ray

Anyone know if there is going to be a public ceremony for the opening? Date, time, etc?

Here's what the Westbury Times has to say on the matter: http://thewestburytimes.com/2016/03/dat ... e-opening/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A lighted sign on Old Country Rd. in front of Holy Rood Cemetery says the bridge will open on Sat. April 16th. I still have no info on whether there will be any public ceremony.

I don't think there is pavement on the north side yet as of today so I'm not sure how truthful they are.

South side approach wasn't paved either as of this morning. I assume it will be done over the next few days.

It shouldn't take long to pave it over, it's not like they are repaving a racetrack or a huge section of highway. Also this came to mind, instead of people using the grade crossings at New Hyde Park to get to the other side, why didn't they put in a pedestrian tunnel or bridge in the first place? Would have prevented many unauthorized people getting hit.

They paved it this afternoon.

It's open - ribbon cutting at 3 PM