Traffic & Transit

Port Washington Branch Suspended Due To Flooding: LIRR

Customers are advised to use an alternate branch to reach Nassau County.

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The Port Washingon branch is suspended due to flooding, the LIRR said.
The Port Washingon branch is suspended due to flooding, the LIRR said. (Jerry Barmash/Patch)

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — At the height of the heavy rain pounding parts of the area on Thursday, the Long Island Rail Road is suspended in both directions on the Port Washington.

The culprit is flooding east of Flushing-Main Street.

The MTA urges customers heading east of Flushing-Main St. to consider an MTA or NICE bus.

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Additionally, the MTA is cross-honoring LIRR fares on the 7 line between Manhattan and Queens.

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