Saw Mill River Parkway Partially Collapses After Heavy Rain; Crews Work on Repairs

Road Collapse and Reopening

• ⚠️ A significant portion of the Saw Mill River Parkway in Hastings on Hudson experienced a partial collapse on Sunday evening.
• 🚗 The incident, which occurred at the intersection of Farragate Avenue and the Parkway, led to the immediate shutdown of southbound lanes.
• 🚗 Northbound lanes, initially closed, have since been fully restored, easing some of the commute.

Cause and Ongoing Repairs

• 🌧️ A New York State DOT spokesperson attributed the damage to the heavy rainfall experienced over the weekend.
• 🛠️ Crews have been working since Sunday night to address the sinkhole and make necessary repairs to the southbound lanes.
• 📍 The collapse happened around 6:30 PM on Sunday, impacting Monday morning commuters in Westchester County.

Commuter Impact and Future Outlook

• 🚦 Drivers heading south into New York City faced significant traffic delays and diversions, with police rerouting traffic off the parkway.
• ❓ Authorities have not yet released information on the severity of the damage or an estimated timeline for the full reopening of the southbound lanes.
• 🚚 The minimal impact on evening commuters heading home is due to the northbound lanes being operational.