Traffic Alert: Overnight closures on Montauk Highway through the end of August

From the state Department of Transportation:

Motorists should expect weekday overnight lane closures on Montauk Highway between Howard Avenue in Copiague and Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst starting on Friday, July 7, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. A single lane closure or a full closure of the roadway will occur on Sunday nights through Friday nights until the end of August.

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Motorists should take note of the portable variable message signs that have been placed along the roadway with alerts in advance of the work and detour information.

This is a part of a New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) project to perform crack sealing and joint overlay repairs at various locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The cost for these improvements among all of the locations is $1.2 million and is being performed by Constar, Inc. of Central Islip, Long Island.

Motorists are reminded to drive carefully through the work zone, obey any speed restrictions that may be in place, and the instructions of the flag persons for their safety and the safety of the highway work crew. As with most road and bridge projects, work may be cancelled, postponed, or prolonged due to inclement weather.

For real-time travel information motorists should call 511 or visitwww.511NY.org, New York State’s official traffic and travel information source.

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) appreciates the patience and cooperation of motorists and the local community while these bridge safety inspections are undertaken to help assure the continued protection of all motorists.

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