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Expect Delays: Weeks Of Full Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven Expect Delays: Weeks Of Full Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven
Expect Delays: Weeks Of Full Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven Drivers are being warned about weeks of overnight closures scheduled for a portion of the Long Island Expressway. Beginning Sunday, March 26, the westbound lanes of I-495 will be closed nightly at exit 63 (North Ocean Avenue) in the Town of Brookhaven from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to the Department of Transportation. The closures, which will allow crews to complete bridge painting and maintenance work, are expected to last for approximately three weeks. During that time, drivers will be detoured onto the South Service Road. Once work is completed on the westbound side, the eastbound la…

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Closure Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Highway Closure Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Highway
Closure Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Highway Scheduled roadwork on a Long Island highway could spell delays for drivers this week. In Hempstead, crews will close the ramp from northbound Wantagh State Parkway to westbound Southern State Parkway overnight Thursday, March 16, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, March 17, the Department of Transportation said. In the meantime, drivers can continue northbound on Wantagh Parkway to State Route 24 (Exit W3W) for access to southbound Wantagh Parkway to Exit 4W4. Transportation officials said the closure will allow crews to complete scheduled maintenance work. Drivers were urged to slow down thr…

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Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway
Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway Scheduled roadwork on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays for drivers during the first full week of March. The westbound right lane of I-495 in Oyster Bay is set to close Tuesday, March 7, from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Sunnyside Boulevard and State Route 135, according to the Department of Transportation. Crews will also close the westbound Northern State Parkway ramp to the Long Island Expressway during that time. In the meantime, drivers were encouraged to continue westbound to South Oyster Bay Road (Exit 36N) for access to the westbound Long Island Expressway. Transpor…

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Full Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Huntington Full Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Huntington
Full Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Huntington Scheduled roadwork on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays for drivers this week. The eastbound lanes of I-495 are set to close from 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 to 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, near Commack Road in the Town of Huntington, according to the Department of Transportation. In the meantime, traffic will be detoured onto the South Service Road. Transportation officials said the closure will allow road crews to complete scheduled bridge work. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find th…

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Long Island Highway To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects Long Island Highway To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects
Long Island Highway To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects Several highways in New York that have been impacted by severe weather are set to undergo major facelifts thanks to millions of dollars in state funding being made available. A total of $100 million in funding has been released to cover repaving projects at 64 locations across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Wednesday, Feb. 8. The projects add up to nearly 520 lane miles of pavement. In touting the funding, Hochul’s office said the projects will enhance the quality of life for all New Yorkers while making roads safer and promoting local commerce. "We are making historic i…

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Full Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Huntington Full Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Huntington
Full Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Huntington Scheduled roadwork on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays for drivers this week. The eastbound lanes of I-495 are set to close from 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 to 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, near Commack Road in the Town of Huntington, according to the Department of Transportation. In the meantime, traffic will be detoured onto the South Service Road. Transportation officials said the closure will allow road crews to complete scheduled bridge work. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the …

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Both Directions Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County First, Third Most Congested In US: Report Both Directions Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County First, Third Most Congested In US: Report
Both Directions Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County First, Third Most Congested In US: Report Those used to sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic during rush hour on a busy roadway in the region might feel validated by the results of a new study.  According to new findings released by the transportation analytics firm INRIX, in Connecticut, I-95 south in Stamford between the Sherwood Island Connector and Indian Field Road is the most congested road in the US, and I-95 north in the same stretch is the country's third most congested road.  The findings come from the firm's 2022 Global Traffic Scorecard, which identifies and ranks congestion and mobility trends i…

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Expect Delays: Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Expect Delays: Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway
Expect Delays: Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled roadwork on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays Wednesday night, Dec. 14. All eastbound lanes of I-495 will be closed in the towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay between Willis Avenue and State Routes 106/107 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to transportation officials. The closures will allow crews to complete needed pavement repairs. During the closure, all traffic will be detoured onto South Service Road. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel informatio…

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Expect Delays: Overnight Closures Planned For Portion Of LIE Expect Delays: Overnight Closures Planned For Portion Of LIE
Expect Delays: Overnight Closures Planned For Portion Of LIE Drivers should plan on possible delays on the Long Island Expressway in the coming days due to scheduled roadwork. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, crews will close the westbound lanes of I-495 in Roslyn Heights between Glen Cove Road and Northern State Parkway from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m., according to transportation officials. Traffic will be detoured onto the North Service Road. The eastbound HOV and left lanes will also be closed at Northern State Parkway from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. On Thursday, Dec. 8, crews will close the eastbound right and center lanes at Willis Avenue between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Tra…

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'Will Finally Bring Relief': Work Begins On $3.8M Improvements At Busy LI Intersection 'Will Finally Bring Relief': Work Begins On $3.8M Improvements At Busy LI Intersection
'Will Finally Bring Relief': Work Begins On $3.8M Improvements At Busy LI Intersection A notoriously busy intersection on Long Island is getting a massive makeover. Work has begun on a $3.8 million improvement project in the Village of Westbury, at the intersection of Glen Cove Road, Jericho Turnpike (State Route 25), and the Northern State Parkway, transportation officials announced Monday, Nov. 28. With enhanced safety and mobility in mind, the project will see the addition of several new lanes, a raised median, upgraded signals, and other improvements designed to reduce congestion and ease travel, officials said. Pedestrians will enjoy new sidewalks, curb ramps, and a rai…

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Expect Delays: Overnight Lane Closures Planned For Portion Of LIE Expect Delays: Overnight Lane Closures Planned For Portion Of LIE
Expect Delays: Overnight Lane Closures Planned For Portion Of LIE Scheduled roadwork on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays Tuesday night, Nov. 29. Up to three westbound lanes of I-495 will be closed in the Town of Oyster Bay between Sunnyside Boulevard and State Route 135 from 9:30 p.m. until 5 a.m., according to transportation officials. The closures will allow crews to perform bridge maintenance. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel information by calling 511 or visiting 511ny.org.

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Expect Delays: Full Overnight Closures Planned On Loop Parkway Expect Delays: Full Overnight Closures Planned On Loop Parkway
Expect Delays: Full Overnight Closures Planned On Loop Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays on Long Island in the coming weeks. Road crews will be conducting full overnight closures of the Loop Parkway in the Town of Hempstead, beginning Monday, Nov. 14, according to the Department of Transportation. Both directions will be closed to traffic weeknights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. during the week of Monday, Nov. 14, and the week of Monday, Nov. 28. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to facilitate the ongoing rehabilitation of the drawbridge over Long Creek. There will be no overnight closures the week of Monday, Nov. 2…

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