CITYWIDE — THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) AND LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD (LIRR) announced the “substantial completion” of the ongoing $7.49 renovation project at the Mastic-Shirley station on March 12. The repairs began in December 2023 and the Montauk Branch station now has an updated security system, LED lighting throughout, a revamped platform shelter, a digital information screen and a sheltered 2,000-square-foot-plaza in place of the 65-year-old station building.
The project has been worked on by LIRR in-house teams and a Wallkill New York-based contracting company Orange County Engineering (OCE) Contracting. OCE Contracting is a part of MTA’s Small Business Mentoring Program which aims to participate with small and Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. In addition to the major renovations the crew added a new bike rack as part of the MTA’s Bike, Pedestrian, and Micro Mobility Strategic Action Plan and made repairs to the ADA accessible ramp, the platform and under-platform support, the entire tactile strip, station signage, railings throughout the station and more. Historic photos were also placed in the modernized plaza facility. MTA Construction and Development President Jamie Torres-Springer said the project is an “on-budget improvement” for Long Islanders.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mastic-Shirley customers to a brighter and spruced-up station,” said Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free.”This renovation is a reminder of the importance of a fully funded capital plan, which will allow us to continue to upgrade our system.”
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