Deck Replacement of

Metropolitan Avenue & Fresh Pond Road

over the L.I.R.R.
CONTRACT NO. HBQ1112

Traffic Changes

PROJECT OVERVIEW
The bridge over the L.I.R.R. at the intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and Fresh Pond Road was constructed
in 1915 by the Long Island Rail Road. It is the result of New York State ordering the removal of the grade
crossing at this location for safety reasons, since the rail tracks were at ground level. Over the course of the
bridges 101 year lifespan, it has received numerous overlays of asphalt and steel plates have been installed as
mitigation steps to remedy the deterioration of the deck of the bridge.

PROJECT SCOPE

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The work will include:

Bridge deck removal and replacement
Approach slab removal and replacement
Superstructure steel framing repairs

Successfully completing any project requires cooperation

and communication with the community and its
stakeholders.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Simultaneous Traffic diversions

There are two types of diversions: one for all

vehicles and one for commercial trucks and all
buses, including school buses. Maps continued
in this brochure.
Traffic Control Agents 24/7 at six locations
Relocated bus stops for Q54, Q38 and Q67
Restricted parking on Metropolitan Avenue and
Fresh Pond Road
New temporary pedestrian sidewalk from
Metropolitan Avenue to Fresh Pond Road
New traffic direction for 60th Lane and new
temporary traffic signal installed at 60th Lane
and Metropolitan Avenue.

Please note that in order to help alleviate traffic

congestion, traffic signals at intersections around
the site will be modified with new timing and Traffic
Control Agents will be posted at six locations, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week to assist with the flow of traffic.

Please contact Nancy Catapano at (718) 869-1428 or

FreshPondMetroBridgeDeck2017@gmail.com to be
added to the notification network.

NYC DOT is fully aware of the impacts the project may

have on the surrounding community and has taken every
possible measure to ensure that any inconveniences are
kept to a minimum.

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TRAFFIC DIVERSION:
All Vehicular Traffic

60th Lane

No left turn onto Metroplitan Avenue for cars, trucks, and buses including school buses
Diversion from Fresh Pond Road southbound to Metropolitan Avenue eastbound
(Please note the new direction for 60th Lane.)

NOTE: Emergency vehicles always preempt traffic operation

TRAFFIC DIVERSION:
Trucks and Buses

2a

60th Lane

No right turn onto Metropolitan Avenue for trucks and all buses including school buses
Diversion from Metroplitan Avenue westbound to Fresh Pond Road northbound

NOTE: Emergency vehicles always preempt traffic operation

TRAFFIC DIVERSION:
Trucks and Buses

2b

60th Lane

No right turn onto Fresh Pond Road for trucks and all buses including school buses.
Diversion from Metroplitan Avenue westbound to Fresh Pond Road northbound

NOTE: Emergency vehicles always preempt traffic operation

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No right turn onto Metropolitan Avenue for trucks and all buses including school buses
Diversion from Fresh Pond Road northbound to Metropolitan Avenue eastbound
NOTE: Emergency vehicles always preempt traffic operation

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

Please contact the community liaison Nancy Catapano at 718-869-1428 or
FreshPondMetroBridgeDeck2017@gmail.com

Bus Stops
Old Q54/Q67/Q38 stop
on Metropolitan Avenue
and Fresh Pond Road

Q54
The Q54 stops at Metropolitan Ave. and Fresh Pond Rd., for both directions, have been removed. Passengers may use the
previous or next stop on the Q54 route. Jamaica-bound passengers may use the stop at Metropolitan Ave. and 61st St. or
the stop at Metropolitan Ave. and Admiral Ave. Brooklyn-bound passengers may use the stop near the CVS Pharmacy on
Metropolitan Ave. or Metropolitan Ave. and 65th St.
Q38
The Corona-bound Q38 will no longer turn right onto Fresh Pond Rd. northbound from Metropolitan Ave. westbound. The
bus will now travel to 60th Pl. and turn right to travel on Eliot Ave. Passengers may now use the Corona-bound Q38 near
the CVS Pharmacy on Metropolitan Ave.
The Rego Park-bound Q38 will no longer travel on Fresh Pond Rd. It will continue on Eliot Ave. to 60th Ln. (making
a left) and turn left onto Metropolitan Ave. eastbound. Passengers may now use the Rego Park-bound Q38 stop on
Metropolitan Ave. and 61st Street.
Q67
The Q67 stops have been relocated to Metropolitan Ave. and 61st St. and outside of the CVS Pharmacy on Metropolitan Ave.

Q38/Q54/Q67 stop at
Metropolitan Ave. & 61st St.

Q38/Q54/Q67 stop outside

of CVS on Metropolitan Ave.

Admiral Ave. & Metropolitan Ave.

stop for Q38/ Q54/ Q67

Traffic Agent Intersections

The locations of the agents are as follows:
Intersection of:

Fresh Pond Road and Metropolitan Avenue

60th Lane and Metropolitan Avenue
60th Lane and Eliot Avenue
Eliot Avenue and Fresh Pond Road
Eliot Avenue and 69th Street
69th Street and Metropolitan Avenue

These agents will be at their post 24 hours a

day, 7 days a week throughout the project.
They are assigned to assist motorists through
the intersections.

Project Team
NYCDOT Divison of Bridges
www.nyc.gov/dot
Contract No.
HBQ1112
Prime Contractor:
Mugrose Construction, Inc.
Design Consultant:
Stantec, Inc.
Resident Engineering:
LiRo Engineers, Inc.
Community Outreach:
LiRo Engineers, Inc.