Closures Planned For Stretch Of Southern State Parkway

Officials issued an alert to motorists about the upcoming overnight closures of a stretch of the Southern State Parkway.

Southern State Parkway in Hempstead
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

Nicole Valinote

10/18/2022 6:00 p.m.

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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