Saw Mill River Parkway Closed Due to High Flood Waters During Morning Commute

Floodwaters Impact Westchester Commute

• 🌧️ Heavy storms from last night and into this morning have caused significant flooding across Westchester County, impacting areas from New Jersey to New York City.
• 🚗 The Saw Mill River Parkway in Dobbs Ferry experienced extremely high water levels, leading to its closure in both directions.
• 📍 Near the Lawrence Street exit, the Sawmill River overflowed its banks, inundating the parkway and nearby pathways.

Morning Commute Disruptions

• ⏰ Drivers faced a challenging morning commute, with many encountering detours and significant delays.
• 🚗 Abandoned cars were visible on the road from the previous day's commute and were towed earlier this morning.
• 🗺️ Commuters relied on GPS and alternate routes, with some experiencing unexpected delays and frustration.

Road Reopening and Water Receding

• 💧 The water levels on the Saw Mill River Parkway have significantly receded by mid-morning, allowing for preparations to reopen the road.
• 🚧 Cones are blocking highway entrances in both directions, but the goal is to restore normal traffic flow.
• ⚠️ While dangerous conditions required rescues in some parts of Westchester, the immediate area reported receding waters.
• 🛣️ The parkway closure extended to Executive Boulevard in Yonkers, with hopes for a swift reopening.