Daytime Lane Closures Coming On The Sprain Brook Parkway

MOUNT PLEASANT, NY —Single and double lane closures on weekdays are expected for the Sprain Brook Parkway between the Bronx River Parkway and the Interstate 287 interchange, beginning Monday through Sept. 17.

They'll be happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting.

Northbound lane closures are expected to occur from Monday, August 27, to Thursday, August 30. Southbound lane closure are expected to begin on Sept. 4, and continue through Sept. 17.

Anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible.

Use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to flaggers and all traffic control devices.

Remember that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

Recently, NYSDOT and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee unveiled a new public service announcement and social media campaign focused on the importance of respecting flagging personnel. This year’s work zone safety campaign, “Flaggers have families too,” is designed to remind motorists that flagging personnel are not attempting to disrupt traffic – they are simply doing their jobs and want to get home safely at the end of each work day. The PSA can be viewed here and here.

For up-to-date travel information, call 511 or visit www.511NY.org.

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