A traffic-camera image of the westbound lanes of the Long...

A traffic-camera image of the westbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway, closed after an accident. (April 17, 2013) Credit: NYSDOT

All westbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway have been closed after an accident at Exit 55, the Department of Transportation says.

The closure is expected to last two hours, officials said.

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