Traffic & Transit

TRAFFIC ALERT: Downed Wires Shut Down Portion Of Community Drive

A portion of Community Drive is closed Monday due to downed power lines, Nassau County police say.

MANHASSET, NY — Downed power lines have forced crews to shut down the southbound lanes on Community Drive between High Street and Valley Road.

Nassau County police made the announcement shortly before 2 p.m., saying motorists should avoid the area. It is not immediately known when that part of Community Drive will reopen.

The most up-to-date information can be found on 511ny.org, which is run by New York State.

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