'Traffic Stoppages' Expected Around LIRR Babylon Station

BABYLON VILLAGE, NY —As renovations continue at the Long Island Rail Road's Babylon Village station road closures and detours are slated for next week, village officials announced on Friday.

In a Facebook post, the village said that "intermittent traffic stoppages" on N. Carll Avenue between Sammis Avenue and Railroad Avenue are scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9, Tuesday, Dec. 10, and Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

The post continued: "During these times, one lane of traffic will be maintained at all times. Flaggers will be present on both sides of the work zone, alternating between stopping northbound and southbound traffic. In the event of high traffic volumes, the road will be temporarily opened in both directions to minimize congestion."

In September, Patch reported that the Babylon Village station will be undergoing renovations for around two years.

The 12-car platform station accommodates around 5,000 riders daily and will become fully accessible to all after numerous upgrades per the Americans with Disabilities Act, the MTA said in a statement.
Upgrades include new elevators, escalators, lighting, reconfiguration of parking, refurbished platforms and waiting rooms, new security systems, and an automated snow and ice melting system.

Construction on the station began in mid-September and is expected to be completed in December of 2026. Babylon is one of three stations in LIRR ADA Package 2, which also includes Forest Hills and Hollis stations.
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