LIE lanes reopen after truck accident
Westbound traffic is stopped as an overturned truck at Exit 39 closes the westbound Long Island Expressway on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in East Hills. Credit: Howard Schnapp
An overturned box truck closed two lanes on the westbound Long Island Expressway for about 2 1/2 hours Tuesday morning in East Hills, causing significant travel delays.
The single-vehicle crash occurred at 7:34 a.m. and briefly closed all lanes, according to Nassau County police.
Later, two lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation. Those lanes were closed between Exit 39, Glen Cove Road, and Willis Avenue, Exit 37. They remained closed until 9:59 a.m., officials said.
Police said there were no serious injuries.
Updated 1 minute ago Christmas lights for cancer patients ... WWII vet to play anthem at UBS ... Whats up on LI ... Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV
Updated 1 minute ago Christmas lights for cancer patients ... WWII vet to play anthem at UBS ... Whats up on LI ... Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV
