Saw Mill River Parkway Closed After Storm Damage Causes Road Collapse

Road Collapse and Commuter Impact

• ⚠️ A significant section of the Saw Mill River Parkway in Hastings, Westchester County, collapsed due to heavy weekend rain.
• 🚗 Both southbound lanes at Farragut Avenue are closed, causing major disruptions and up to 2-hour delays for commuters.
• 🗺️ The closure impacts drivers from central and northern Westchester, Putnam, Duchess, and Rockland counties, as well as the Hudson Valley.

Cause of the Collapse

• 🌧️ State DOT officials are blaming heavy weekend rain for saturating the ground and leading to the road buckling.
• 💧 This section of the parkway is not typically prone to flooding, making the collapse somewhat surprising to officials.

Repair Timetable and Outlook

• ⏳ The timeline for reopening the parkway is currently TBD ASAP (to be determined as soon as possible).
• 🛠️ Construction crews are actively working to break up the damaged road and begin repairs.
• ☀️ While the weather is clear now, another rain chance is on the horizon, potentially impacting repair efforts.