Long Island Expressway Sinkhole Repair
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Source: CBS News
A large sinkhole approximately 10 feet wide and 8 feet deep appeared on the westbound Long Island Expressway at Exit 49N in Melville, Suffolk County. The sinkhole caused lane closures and traffic disruptions. The New York State Department of Transportation believes the sinkhole was caused by a contractor working on a local municipal sewage project. Repairs are currently underway to fix the sinkhol
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Waste Processing and Treatment, Government
- Location
- Melville, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CBS News
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Status
Original status | under repair |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A large sinkhole approximately 10 feet wide and 8 feet deep appeared on the westbound Long Island Expressway at Exit 49N in Melville, Suffolk County. The sinkhole caused lane closures and traffic disruptions. The New York State Department of Transportation believes the sinkhole was caused by a contractor working on a local municipal sewage project. Repairs are currently underway to fix the sinkhole and reopen the affected lanes. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | Melville |
Source
Source | CBS News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Waste Processing and Treatment, Government |
Article published date | 2026-05-17 |
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