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Road closures ahead for track work in Aquebogue and Calverton

by Dec 3, 2025
Railroad crossing work will shut down Edgar Avenue in Aquebogue Thursday and a portion of River Road in Calverton Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Kroemer Avenue rail crossing will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for replacement

by Oct 11, 2025
MTA's crossing replacement work Oct. 14 and 15 at Kroemer Avenue will prevent traffic on Kroemer from accessing Rt. 25 (W. Main St.) Police urge motorists to use alternate routes.

MTA to work on Kroemer Ave grade crossing in Riverhead overnight Thursday

by Oct 2, 2025
The MTA will be working on the LIRR grade crossing on Kroemer Avenue in Riverhead starting around 7:30 p.m. this evening. Work is expected to continue through 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Riverhead Police said.

MTA working on Roanoke Avenue grade crossing in Riverhead

by Sep 23, 2025
The MTA is working on the LIRR grade crossing at Roanoke Avenue. Work is expected to continue through 11 p.m. on Wednesday.

LIRR at work rehabilitating grade crossings in Riverhead this month

by Apr 2, 2024
After years of complaints and requests from Riverhead Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski, the LIRR's grade crossing rehabilitation program has turned its attention to Riverhead.

Portion of River Road in Calverton will be closed for LIRR grade crossing work this weekend

by Feb 17, 2023
River Road in Calverton will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday until noon on Sunday for grade crossing replacement work by the Long Island Railroad at the River Road crossing.

Riverhead man struck by train near East Main Street crossing in ‘serious condition’

by Jun 22, 2016
A man on the railroad track near the East Main Street crossing in downtown Riverhead was struck by a westbound train late last night. The train partially severed one of his legs.
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Traffic alert: Mill Road closure Saturday Dec. 6 for railroad crossing work

by Dec 5, 2014
Traffic alert: MTA to close Mill Road to vehicular through-traffic on Saturday, Dec. 6 , from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. for railroad crossing work.