Current NYC / Long Island road closures?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by windsmith, Nov 1, 2012.

  1. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    I've got a delivery in East Patchogue tomorrow, and I'm wondering where I can find a listing of roads that may have been closed due to the storm in the area. NY DOT has nothing.

    Coming up from the South, I'm planning on taking the Verrazano bridge to the Gowanus, then to the LIE, looking like that may be the best route.

    Opinions from those that know?
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Found This Link. Might be of some help, maybe not. I'm sure there are other "broader announcements" somewhere else on the web
     
  4. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    Much help, thanks. That page led me to this page:

    http://www.511ny.org/mapview.aspx

    FYI, no diesel available at the Molly Pitcher service area on the southbound NJ turnpike.
     
  5. pete1

    pete1 Heavy Load Member

    The roads aren't really a problem. Make sure you have fuel because THAT is becoming a big problem.
     
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  6. Buffalo Chip

    Buffalo Chip Light Load Member

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    What are you hauling? Relief supplies? I would be prepared for some very, very slow moving traffic. From what I understand due to the lack of public transit the roads are gridlock through NYC and LI.
     
  7. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    Believe it or not, I hauled asphalt roofing sealer into Long Island, and Wal-Mart napkins out. I don't think either of those truly qualifies as 'relief supplies'.

    Traffic flowed smoothly in and out. No delays whatsoever in NYC, and a minor delay at the truck / car lane merge and again at the 7A construction area southbound on the NJTP. I'm sure that the HOV 3+ restriction on the East River crossings made a big impact. That and the lack of fuel availability had most of the 4-wheeling public parked during the day. Refreshing to say the least.
     
  8. EZX1100

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    i came thru connecticut and the GW the day after the storm, no problems, as a matter of fact, i stayed in the left lane on the CBE and never touched my brakes all the way into jersey
     
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