News-UPDATE 10:50 a.m.

Delays on most major highways; rails, buses operating on time for now

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***UPDATE 10:50 a.m***

The Nassau Inter-County Express has still yet to report a service change as a result of the approaching blizzard, but officials with the local bus system said delays and cancellations should be expected later on Monday afternoon and throughout the day on Tuesday.

“The potential of significant snowfall, ice and high winds, and blizzard conditions will make roads treacherous and travel difficult,” said a press release that went out just before 10 a.m. Residents were told to prepare for closures on local roads and parkways. “Expect detours and severely curtailed service and service suspensions during the height of the storm, due to hazardous weather and road conditions.”

NICE officials said the areas expected to be particularly hard hit with road closures are on the North Shore. Riders should prepare for service suspension on routes that service the North Shore area, specifically lines n20/21, n23, n25, n27. Additionally, coastal flooding in low-lying areas is also expected, causing road closures which may affect all parts of the service areas.

The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North are still operating on-time. Governor Andrew Cuomo will hold a press conference at 12 p.m. to update travelers before the p.m. commute. The press conference will include MTA Chairman Tom Pendergast and Port Authority Executive Director Pat Foye.

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As of 9 a.m. on Monday morning, the Long Island Railroad is running on time, with all branches reporting good service on the MTA’s weather advisory page. The Nassau Inter-County Express bus line has also yet to report a delay as a result of the approaching blizzard. All Metro-North lines are also reporting good service.

Delays are already affecting most major highways, including the Long Island Expressway and the Northern Southern and Meadowbrook State Parkways.

As a result of this week’s impending storm, which may bring as much as two feet of snow to Nassau County, residents are being asked to remain off the roads and work from home if possible. Snow began earlier this morning and is expected to become heavier as the day goes on.

“Travel will be hazardous, especially during the evening rush hour,” said a statement from the MTA. "Bus, commuter-rail, and subway service could be curtailed on a route-by-route basis, depending on conditions and snow-removal operations."