![]() In a Januletter to the New York State Department of Transportation (Re: Sheep Pasture Road Bridge Replacement – Town of Brookhaven) Supervisor Romaine outlined the project and the financial commitment for the LIRR (50%), New York State (25%) and the Town (25%). ![]() The LIRR is also interested in potentially developing a second track along the existing railroad in the future. The Town has applied for a $15.8 million grant to make the needed repairs to roadway structure through the BridgeNY Program. The railroad bridge, which was constructed in 1906, is the responsibility of the MTA while the maintenance of the vehicle roadbed is the responsibility of the Town of Brookhaven. Pictured left to right are Deputy Supervisor/Councilman Dan Panico Supervisor Ed Romaine Superintendent of Highways Dan Losquadro Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich and New York State Assemblyman Ed Flood. The new bridge construction will also allow for future third rail electrification expansion below on the LIRR right-of-way and a reconfiguration of the roadway above to reduce the severe angle of traffic. ![]() Farmingville, NY – – On March 3, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich and New York State and local officials held a press conference to call for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to replace the Sheep Pasture Road Bridge in Port Jefferson with a span that can adequately handle increased motor vehicle traffic on the top roadway.
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