Road Closures Announced On Route 109

TOWN OF BABYLON, NY - Drivers should expect overnight closures in the Town of Babylon beginning next week.

Starting on Monday, May 21 construction will begin on the State Route 109 bridge over State Route 27 (Sunrise Highway).

There will be a full closure of southbound Route 109 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Northbound Route 109 will remain open.

Traffic from Route 109 will be detoured onto westbound Route 27 where a u-turn may be made at North Monroe Avenue to travel east on Route 27 and re-enter Route 109.

Signs have been placed in the area to advise drivers of the construction. Detour signs will also be posted to direct drivers.

This is part of a $5.3 million New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) project to repair and enhance three bridges within Suffolk.

Closures for the northbound bridge lanes are scheduled for late spring/early summer.

These closures are expected to last one week. Work may be cancelled, postponed, or prolonged due to inclement weather.

Drivers are reminded to drive carefully through the work zone, obey any speed restrictions that may be in place, and the instructions of the flag persons for their safety and the safety of the highway work crew.

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