In addition, four new pedestrian underpasses will be built, and the current Cloverdale Boulevard pedestrian bridge over the LIE will be reconstructed. Aesthetically treated sound barriers will be provided where appropriate and approved by the community. The barriers will be built upon completion of the new interchange in order to maximize the effectiveness of the noise mitigation efforts, and as stipulated in the court settlement agreement. Visual screening in the form of dense vegetation will be offered to adjacent residents where sound barriers would not be effective or practical, or as an alternative for those residential communities that do not want sound barriers. In order to minimize the impact of this major reconstruction project on motorists utilizing the LIE, CIP, adjacent service roads and cross streets, and to reduce disturbances to nearby residents, businesses and community facilities, the DOT will implement an extensive Traffic Management Plan that was developed by DOT in conjunction with affected groups.
Construction is to be performed during off-peak travel times and predominantly at night.
A community outreach field office will provide residents, public officials, and community groups with a local contact for information and construction updates.