Closures Planned For Stretch Of Southern State Parkway In Hempstead

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 18, the westbound Southern State Parkway will be closed to all traffic between Exit 27 (Wantagh State Parkway) and Exit 20 (Baldwin Road/Grand Avenue) in Hempstead from 9 p.m. through 5 a.m., the New York State Department of Transportation announced.

The closures are set to last for four nights to facilitate a pavement resurfacing project, officials said.

State officials said one westbound lane will close beginning at 8 p.m.

A detour route along westbound State Route 24 (Hempstead Turnpike) will be posted for motorists, according to the announcement.

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