Long Island Expressway Sinkhole Repair
Under repair · New York · Last reported May 2026
Source: The Cool Down
A 10-foot sinkhole on Suffolk County's Long Island Expressway in New York partially engulfed a car during rush hour, causing the closure of two westbound lanes near Exit 49N. The collapse was caused by a contractor doing sewage project work in the area. State transportation crews began repairing the damaged section of the expressway, with plans to reopen the road once repairs are complete.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Waste Processing and Treatment, Automotive
- Location
- Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Cool Down
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Original status | under repair |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A 10-foot sinkhole on Suffolk County's Long Island Expressway in New York partially engulfed a car during rush hour, causing the closure of two westbound lanes near Exit 49N. The collapse was caused by a contractor doing sewage project work in the area. State transportation crews began repairing the damaged section of the expressway, with plans to reopen the road once repairs are complete. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | Suffolk County |
Source
Source | The Cool Down |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Waste Processing and Treatment, Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-05-27 |
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