Saw Mill River Parkway Southbound Lanes Collapsed After Heavy Rains

Parkway Collapse Due to Drainage Pipe Failure

• ⚠️ A section of the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester County collapsed on Sunday due to heavy rains.
• 🎯 The collapse occurred because a 12-inch drainage pipe beneath the road deteriorated and failed.
• 📍 The closure affects the two southbound lanes from Lawrence Street in Dobbs Ferry, stretching over a mile to Farragut Avenue in Hastings on Hudson.

Pre-existing Road Conditions and Warnings

• 📌 Local residents reported a significant dip or bump in the road prior to the collapse, which had been developing for some time.
• 🌧️ The area is known to flood frequently, with a previous incident in July.
• 🚧 The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) had placed a bump sign on the shoulder to warn drivers of the hazardous condition.

Impact on Drivers and Commuters

• 🚗 Drivers experienced significant disruptions, with one witness describing a car becoming airborne after hitting the collapsed section.
• 📈 Approximately 47,000 drivers use this stretch of the parkway daily, leading to chaotic traffic diversions.
• ⏳ Commute times have drastically increased, with some drivers experiencing 90-minute delays for a trip that normally takes 40 minutes.

Repair Efforts and Timeline

• 🛠️ DOT crews have been mobilized to address the damage, focusing on replacing the failed drainage pipe and repaving the road.
• 🚧 The northbound lanes have been reopened, but there is no firm timeline for the reopening of the southbound lanes.
• 🚦 Westchester County police do not anticipate the road will be open for the morning commute.