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What Happened
A large sinkhole opened on the Long Island Expressway westbound at Exit 49, prompting the closure of two travel lanes. Suffolk County police say the sinkhole was reported to them around 1 p.m. (News 12 Long Island).
The sinkhole is approximately 10 feet in diameter and 8 feet deep. Police say one car is partially in the hole. No injuries have been reported. No details have been released on the cause of the sinkhole.
The right and center lanes are closed, while the left and HOV lanes remain open. The lane closure is expected to last at least 24 hours, according to police.
A NYSDOT spokesperson said highway crews are on scene conducting emergency pavement repairs with the goal of reopening all lanes as promptly and safely as possible.
Alternate Routes
Drivers are advised to consider alternate routes, including Sunrise Highway and the Northern State Parkway.
Location
Exit 49 corresponds to the Route 110 interchange area on the Long Island Expressway in Suffolk County. Huntington Now also reported on the lane closures at this location.