Traffic & Transit
Hempstead Turnpike Closed In East Meadow
A downed pole has blocked the road, so you should definitely find a different route.
A downed utility pole has closed all the eastbound lanes of Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow.
Police say the pole was downed at the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike and Newbridge Road.
The road has been closed since 6 a.m., and there's no indication of when it will reopen.
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