Three westbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway were closed Monday morning in Jericho as debris was being cleared, Nassau County police said.

Police said about 5:30 a.m. that only the HOV lane was open westbound at Exit 40, Jericho Turnpike.

The source of the debris was not known.

All lanes were reopened as of 8:30 a.m., according to informny, a website of the state Department of Transporation.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael Rupolo

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael Rupolo

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

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