Road Closures Coming To 2 Suffolk Townships

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Overnight lane closures are coming to the towns of Smithtown and Islip, the New York State Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.

Westbound traffic on the Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495) will be detoured onto the North Service Road between Exit 59 (Ocean Avenue/Suffolk County Route 93) and Exit 53 (Sagtikos State Parkway) in the Towns of Islip and Smithtown weeknights beginning Thursday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. because of a pavement resurfacing project.

Additionally, one westbound lane will be closed between 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

The detours and lane closures are expected to last approximately two weeks, weather permitting.

The electronic variable message signs along the L.I.E. will display further updates.

The public outreach office for the Long Island Expressway Pavement Renewal Project is available to help motorists with any questions or comments by calling 516-282-3571 or emailing i495outreach@dot.ny.gov.

"NYSDOT appreciates the patience and cooperation of the traveling public and the local community while work is undertaken to help assure the continued protection of all motorists," the department stated.

Drivers were urged to plan accordingly and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of one's driver's license.

For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.