Traffic & Transit

Long Island Expressway Reopens After Crash

Two westbound lanes were blocked in Westbury earlier.

A crash closed two westbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway in Westbury.
A crash closed two westbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway in Westbury. (511NY)

UPDATE, 2 P.M.: The crash has been cleared and the lanes have reopened.

WESTBURY, NY — A crash has closed two lanes on the LIE in Westbury, and drivers should avoid the area.

The crash occurred on the westbound LIE between exit 40W for Jericho Turnpike and exit 39 for Glen Cove Road. The right and center lanes are closed.

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It's unknown at this time if anyone was injured.

Drivers should avoid the area.

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