Ponquogue Bridge Closed Until Further Notice In Hampton Bays

HAMPTON BAYS, NY — The Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays is closed until further notice, officials announced Friday.

Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore said the town received word from Suffolk County that the Suffolk County Department of Public Works had closed the bridge until further notice.

Ryan Murphy, Southampton Town public safety and emergency management administrator, sent out a release that said the bridge is closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic in both directions.

"The town was informed that, while the NYSDOT was conducting a routine inspection of the bridge on February 20, conditions were identified that have since resulted in the closing of the bridge. County and state engineers continue to analyze the data in an effort to determine what additional action may be necessary," the release said.

"Until such time as the Ponquogue Bridge reopens, residents and visitors are asked to pursue alternate means of accessing Dune Road. Residents and visitors are also urged to be mindful of the potential traffic impacts to other bridges and roadways that might provide access."

The notice continued: "As the town becomes aware of additional information, or a projected timeline for the reopening of the bridge, we will share that information."

"Due to an abundance of caution, the Ponquogue Bridge in Southampton has been closed. Motorists are advised to utilize alternative routes until further notice," a Suffolk County spokesperson told Patch.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to enroll in alerts from Southampton Town via the Notify Me messaging system here.