Long Island Expressway Exit 62 — CR 97 (Nicolls Road)

The Exit 62 interchange (CR 97 (Nicolls Road)) near Holtsville / Stony Brook — crash history, alternate-route guidance, and nearby emergency services.

3 published reports linked · first record Mar 2026 · most recent Apr 17, 2026

3Published reports
Apr 17, 2026Most Recent

Interchange Details

Serves
CR 97 (Nicolls Road)
Nearest Community
Holtsville / Stony Brook
Alternate Routes
Nicolls Road (CR 97) · NY 347 (Nesconset Highway)

Nicolls Road is the main north–south route to Stony Brook University and its hospital.

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Interchange data verified against the NYSDOT I-495 exit list (2026-06-09).

About Exit 62

Exit 62 sits along the Long Island Expressway (I-495), a 66-mile interstate corridor carrying more than 200,000 vehicles a day, serving CR 97 (Nicolls Road) near Holtsville / Stony Brook. Our coverage index contains 3 published reports linked to this exit. Reports may describe the same incident; these totals are not a complete crash census, fatality count or measure of driving risk. Missing coverage does not mean that no crashes occurred.

Our publication counts do not establish the riskiest hour or the most common crash type at this interchange. The most recent reported incident, "Setauket Teen Charged with DWI After LIE Crash That Seriously Injured Woman, Police Say", was recorded Apr 17, 12:01 PM.

Published Reports 3 reports

Current conditions and restrictions

Check 511NY for active closures before planning a trip. Nearby roads shown on this page are geographic references; they are not a verified detour for a current incident. Follow posted signs and official directions. Commercial drivers should also consult NYSDOT's parkway restrictions.

Nearby Hospitals & Police

Long Island Expressway passes through multiple towns; these are the nearest emergency resources we've catalogued along this route.

Stony Brook, Suffolk

Hospitals

  • Stony Brook University Hospital — 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794 | (631) 444-4000
  • St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center — 50 Rt 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787 | (631) 862-3000

Police

  • SCPD 4th Precinct — 158 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788 | (631) 854-8400

Great Neck, Nassau

Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital — 300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030 | (516) 562-0100
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center — 270-05 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 | (718) 470-7000

Police

  • NCPD 3rd Precinct — 200 Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030 | (516) 573-6300
  • Great Neck Village Police Department — 48 Grace Ave, Great Neck, NY 11021 | (516) 487-8900

Manhasset, Nassau

Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital — 300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030 | (516) 562-0100
  • St. Francis Hospital — 100 Port Washington Blvd, Roslyn, NY 11576 | (516) 562-6000

Police

  • NCPD 3rd Precinct — 200 Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030 | (516) 573-6300

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Exit 62 on the Long Island Expressway?

Exit 62 on the Long Island Expressway (I-495) serves CR 97 (Nicolls Road) near Holtsville / Stony Brook, in Suffolk County. Nicolls Road is the main north–south route to Stony Brook University and its hospital.

What are the best alternate routes if the LIE is blocked near Exit 62?

When the LIE backs up at or near Exit 62, drivers most often divert to Nicolls Road (CR 97), NY 347 (Nesconset Highway). Check 511NY for live conditions first, since secondary delays can cascade quickly in this corridor.

How many published reports are linked at LIE Exit 62?

Long Island Traffic has tracked 3 published reports at or near Exit 62. The most recent was recorded Apr 17, 2026.

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