Correction — September 18, 2026: The supporting sources for this archived report were reviewed. Unrelated or unconfirmed source attachments and claims not supported by the retained source record have been removed.
A disabled vehicle was reported in the HOV lane of the westbound Long Island Expressway (I-495) at Exit 39 – Glen Cove Road, in the North Hempstead area, according to a 511NY traffic advisory.
The HOV lane — described as the left lane of four lanes — was closed. The advisory noted no delays resulting from the closure.
The available source does not establish the cause of the breakdown, the number of occupants, responding agencies, duration of the closure, or whether any injuries occurred.