Nighttime travel lane closures on Southern State Parkway begin Sunday, June 8

Posted Friday, June 6, 2014 12:00 am

Motorists are advised that two or three travel lanes on the Southern State Parkway (SSP) will be closed at night in the eastbound and westbound directions beginning Sunday, June 8 and continuing for about one week, weather permitting, in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County.

These closures are needed to remove scaffolding from bridges over the SSP as part of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) bridge parapet wall replacement project. This bridge maintenance repair work will help assure the longevity of these aging concrete arch bridges and will help maintain the safety of the approximately 165,000 passenger vehicles that use this section of the SSP each day.

The times and locations for SSP travel lane closures vary but will be in effect on shorter roadway sections between Franklin Avenue (Exit 15) and Meadowbrook Road (Exit 21) . Two or three travel lanes in the westbound direction will be closed between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Two or three travel lanes in the eastbound direction will be closed between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. A single travel lane will remain open in both the eastbound and westbound directions.

Drivers are strongly encouraged 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.

Drivers are reminded of the Move-Over Law that includes all hazard vehicles with amber lights such as tow trucks and construction vehicles. On parkways and other major highways with multiple lanes, drivers must move to a travel lane away from a vehicle displaying amber, red, white, or blue flashing lights, or slow down. Violators face moving violation fines and points on their drivers’ licenses.

The New York State Department of Transportation appreciates the patience and cooperation of motorists and local residents during this important bridge improvement operation.
###

Report an inappropriate comment

HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM

The worldwide pandemic has threatened many of the businesses you rely on every day, but don’t let it take away your source for local news. Now more than ever, we need your help to ensure nothing but the best in hyperlocal community journalism comes straight to you. Consider supporting the Herald with a small donation. It can be a one-time, or a monthly contribution, to help ensure we’re here through this crisis. To donate or for more information, click here.