Overnight Closures on Westbound Long Island Expressway (I-495)
July 3, 2024
Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead) announced today that the westbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495) in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, will undergo overnight closures for pavement repairs.
Closure Details:
- Between Exits 64 (NYS Route 112) and Exit 67 (Yaphank Road/Suffolk County Route 21), two lanes will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. until 10 p.m.All lanes will be closed and detoured onto the North Service Road from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. for approximately eight weeks.
- Between Exit 67 (Yaphank Road/Suffolk County Route 21) and Exit 69 (Wading River Road), two lanes will be closed between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for approximately five months.
During these hours, traffic will be detoured to local routes. Drivers are advised to plan accordingly and allow extra travel time. Signage will be posted to guide drivers through detours safely. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will oversee the work, which includes concrete pavement repairs and maintenance.
For updates on this project and other roadwork in the area, please visit https://www.dot.ny.gov/ or contact Assemblywoman Giglio’s office.