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.
What Happened
A disabled vehicle was reported on the eastbound HOV lane of the Long Island Expressway (I-495) near Exit 48 — Round Swamp Road — in Oyster Bay. The incident resulted in the closure of 1 left lane out of 4 lanes on the eastbound HOV lane.
No further details regarding the circumstances of the breakdown, the vehicle involved, responding agencies, or the duration of the lane closure are established in the available source material.