Thu February 25, 2021 - Northeast Edition #5 Cindy Riley â CEG Correspondent Seen here is the Cherry Lane Bridge replacement work. One of the largest and busiest commuter rail corridors in the nation is undergoing a dramatic transformation. The $2.6 billion Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Expansion project will enhance safety, eliminate noise from both train horns and crossing gate bells and relieve traffic backups when completed next year. "The construction of a third track from Floral Park to Hicksville will reduce train congestion and delays, and enable true bi-directional service during peak hours with a more reliable rail network," said. Thomas J. McGuinness, project executive of MTA Construction & Development.