Night time lane closures on Southern State Parkway

Motorists are advised that night time travel lanes on the Southern State Parkway (SSP) are in effect through Wednesday, Aug.14 in the Town of Hempstead.

These closures are needed to install/remove scaffolding at three bridges over the SSP as part of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) bridge parapet wall replacement project.

The times and locations for SSP travel lane closures are as follows:

Tuesday, Aug. 13: Two SSP travel lanes will be closed between Grand Avenue (Exit 20) and Peninsula Boulevard between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. In the eastbound direction two SSP travel lanes will be closed between Eagle Avenue (Exit 18) Peninsula Blvd (Exit 19) between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 14: Two SSP travel lanes will be closed between Meadowbrook Parkway (Exit 22) and Nassau Road (Exit 21) in the westbound direction between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. In the eastbound direction two SSP travel lanes will be closed between Nassau Road (Exit 21) and Meadowbrook Parkway between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

In addition, two lanes will be closed on the Peninsula Boulevard Bridge between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Drivers are urged to use alternate routes such as Sunrise Highway (NY Route 27) or they will experience delays. As with most road work, this operation is weather dependent and may be canceled, postponed, or prolonged due to inclement weather.

Emergency service providers and local officials have been notified of these travel lane closures. Motorists are being warned in advance of these closures via portable and overhead INFORM electronic message signs.

For real-time travel information motorists should call 511 or visit www.511NY.org, New York State’s official traffic and travel information source. Motorists may also obtain travel information from the INFORM

Transportation Management Center cameras at www.INFORMNY.com and on their hand held communication devices at www.INFORMNY.mobi .