Meadowbrook State Parkway (MSP) — Accident History & Road Conditions

Traffic conditions, accident reports, and safety information for the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Nassau County — the primary route to Jones Beach from the Northern State Parkway.

14 incidents tracked — last incident May 3, 2026

Length 15 mi
Speed Limit 55 mph
Avg Daily Traffic 65,000
Counties Nassau

Route Overview

From
Northern State Parkway
To
Jones Beach
Also Known As
Meadowbrook, MSP

Overview

The Meadowbrook State Parkway is Nassau County’s primary north-south connector, running 15 miles from the Northern State Parkway in East Meadow south through Freeport and across the Jones Beach causeway to Jones Beach State Park. Carrying approximately 65,000 vehicles per day on average, the parkway’s daily volume surges dramatically during summer weekends when Jones Beach — the most visited state park beach in the United States — draws enormous crowds from across the New York metropolitan area.

The parkway was built under Robert Moses as an extension of his Jones Beach vision. Moses understood that Jones Beach required a dedicated access road, and the Meadowbrook was designed to handle the enormous recreational traffic he anticipated — though even his projections underestimated the eventual demand. The parkway opened in the 1930s, and the connecting causeway across Reynolds Channel to Jones Beach Island was among the engineering marvels of its era.

Today the Meadowbrook Parkway is most significant for its role as a summer traffic artery, but it also serves as a year-round commuter connector. Residents of Freeport, East Meadow, and the surrounding communities use it for access to the Northern State Parkway, LIE, and ultimately New York City via the Grand Central Parkway. The parkway intersects the Southern State Parkway at the M9 interchange — the most complex and congested junction on the road — and continues south through Freeport before crossing the Jones Beach causeway.

Beach Season Traffic Operations

The Meadowbrook Parkway receives special traffic management attention during beach season (Memorial Day through Labor Day). NYSDOT and Nassau County Police deploy additional patrols on peak summer weekends. Variable message signs display warning messages about Jones Beach parking capacity and expected delays. In extreme circumstances — typically during major holiday weekends when Jones Beach reaches capacity — entrance ramps from the Northern State and Southern State Parkways have been metered to prevent complete gridlock of the through lanes.

Sunday evening northbound traffic is the parkway’s most consistently severe congestion event. The return flow from Jones Beach State Park begins around 4:00 PM and can persist until after 9:00 PM on peak summer weekends. Average northbound travel time on summer Sunday evenings can reach 45–60 minutes for the 15-mile corridor — approximately 15–20 mph average speed. The backup typically extends onto the Southern State Parkway at the M9 interchange and is visible on NYSDOT traffic monitoring systems as a distinctive weekly spike in Nassau County congestion data.

The Meadowbrook Parkway’s Jones Beach causeway sections, rebuilt and widened as recently as the 1990s, still represent the narrowest and most exposure-prone portions of the corridor. Wind-driven rain, spray from Reynolds Channel, and the absence of a breakdown shoulder combine to create elevated crash risk on the causeway even outside peak summer periods.

Dangerous Sections

Exit M9 — Southern State Parkway interchange (East Meadow/Freeport): This is the most dangerous section of the Meadowbrook Parkway. Northbound Meadowbrook traffic merging onto the Southern State westbound, combined with Southern State eastbound traffic exiting onto Meadowbrook southbound, creates simultaneous weaving movements in a compact interchange designed for 1930s traffic volumes. Crash rates here rank among the highest on any Nassau County parkway.

Jones Beach causeway sections: The narrow causeway carries traffic across Reynolds Channel with limited shoulder width and no breakdown area. High-speed crashes on the causeway have severe consequences given the restricted escape options.

Towns Along This Route

Current Conditions

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Accident Statistics

The Meadowbrook Parkway’s crash statistics show a strong seasonal distribution, with summer months accounting for a significantly elevated share of total annual crashes. Sunday evening northbound (return) crashes are particularly common as fatigued beach-goers navigate heavy stop-and-go conditions.

Current Conditions 87 active

CLOSURE both directions

specialEvents on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Special event on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions Exit ramp Exit M3 - Stewart Avenue (Hempstead) All lanes closed (L.I. Marathon)

All lanes closed

CLOSURE southbound

accidentsAndIncidents on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Overturned vehicle on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound at Exit M9E - Merrick Road (Hempstead) All lanes closed northbound left lane closed

All lanes closed

CLOSURE northbound

roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound ramp to Exit M6W - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) All lanes closed until 2:00 P.M.

All lanes closed

ACCIDENT southbound

Vehicle fire on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Vehicle fire on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M2 - Zeckendorf Boulevard (Hempstead) and Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

ACCIDENT southbound

Crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Exit M5 - NY 24 East; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

ACCIDENT northbound

Crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound at Exit M9E - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 4 lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound at Jones Bay Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound area of Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Exit M5 - NY 24 East; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound between Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) and Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound at Jones Bay bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound at Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed until 2:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound north of Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Meadowbrook State Parkway (Hempstead) and Loop Parkway at LIDO BLVD (Hempstead), Monday April 27th, 2026 thru Friday May 1st, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork, Bridge work on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Bridge work and roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead), Wednesday April 29th, 2026 thru Thursday April 30th, 2026, Wednesday/Thursday, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork, Structure repairs, Traffic signal repairs on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork and structure repairs and traffic signal repairs on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Charles Lindbergh Blvd (Hempstead), Monday April 27th, 2026 thru Friday May 1st, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM thru 02:00 PM 1

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound between Exit M6E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit M1 - Old Country Road (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed until 2:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions at Exit M2 - Zeckendorf Boulevard (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 1:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M5 - NY 24 East; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Exit M6W - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed until 2:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Repaving, Installation of sign structure, Bridge work on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Bridge work and installation of sign structure and repaving on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound at Charles Lindbergh Blvd (Hempstead), Monday April 20th, 2026 thru Saturday April 25th, 2026, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday, 12:00 AM thru 11:59 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Repaving, Bridge work, Installation of sign structure on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Bridge work and installation of sign structure and repaving on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound between Exit M5 - NY 24 East; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Charles Lindbergh Blvd (Hempstead), Monday April 20th, 2026 thru Friday April 24th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM thru 02:00 PM 1

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Jerusalem Ave (Hempstead) and Exit M9W -Merrick Road (Hempstead), Friday April 24th, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M2 - Zeckendorf Boulevard (Hempstead) and Merchants Concourse (Hempstead), Wednesday April 22nd, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Exit M7W - Babylon Turnpike (Hempstead) and Sumner Ave (Hempstead), Tuesday April 21st, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge painting, Overnight roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Bridge painting and overnight roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) and Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead), Monday April 20th, 2026 thru Friday April 24th, 2026, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 09:00 PM thru 06:00 AM 1 Left lane

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Bridge painting, Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Bridge painting and roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound at Jones Bay Bridge (Hempstead), Sunday April 19th, 2026 thru Saturday April 25th, 2026, Sunday thru Saturday, 12:00 AM thru 11:59 PM right shoulder closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Bridge painting, Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Bridge painting and roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Meadowbrook State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead), Monday April 20th, 2026 thru Friday April 24th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 3 l

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Installation of sign structure, Guard rail repairs, Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Guard rail repairs and installation of sign structure and roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Washington Ave (Hempstead) and Exit M8E - Sunrise Highway; NY 27 (Hempstead), Monday April 20th, 2026 thru Friday April 24th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 12:00 AM thru 11:59 PM 1 Lef

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway service road northbound between Exit M5 - NY 24 East; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway service road northbound north of Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 2:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound area of Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 2:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Loop Parkway at LIDO BLVD (Hempstead), Monday April 13th, 2026 thru Friday April 17th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Meadowbrook State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead), Monday April 13th, 2026 thru Friday April 17th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 4 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge work, Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Bridge work and roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between ZECKENDORF BLVD (Hempstead) and Merchants Concourse (Hempstead), Wednesday April 15th, 2026 thru Thursday April 16th, 2026, Wednesday/Thursday, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Overnight roadwork, Structure repairs on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Overnight roadwork and structure repairs on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Charles Lindbergh Blvd (Hempstead), Monday April 13th, 2026 thru Friday April 17th, 2026, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 10:00 PM thru 05:00 AM 2

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork, Traffic signal repairs, Structure repairs on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork and structure repairs and traffic signal repairs on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Charles Lindbergh Blvd (Hempstead), Monday April 13th, 2026 thru Friday April 17th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 11:00 AM thru 02:00 PM

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound Exit M3 - Stewart Avenue (Hempstead) to Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Exit M3 - Stewart Avenue (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Meadowbrook State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Charles Lindberg Bridge (Nassau Community College) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed until 5am

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Charles Lindbergh Blvd (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Charles Lindbergh Blvd Bridge (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Meadowbrook State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) to Charles Lindbergh Blvd Bridge (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) to Charles Lindbergh Blvd Bridge (North Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed northbound; All lanes southbound until 5:00 A.M.

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Meadowbrook State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M2 - Zeckendorf Boulevard (Hempstead) and Exit M6W - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 4 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Charles Lindbergh Blvd (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) to Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Vms repairs on Meadowbrook State Parkway

VMS repairs on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead), Friday April 10th, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge painting, Bridge work on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Bridge painting and bridge work on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Meadowbrook State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead), Monday April 6th, 2026 thru Friday April 10th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lan

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway service road southbound between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Exit M5 - NY 24 East; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway service road northbound between Exit M5 - NY 24 East; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway service road northbound between Exit M5 - NY 24 East; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 2:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound area of Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound at Exit M7W - Babylon Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound area of Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Bridge painting, Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Bridge painting and roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound at Jones Bay Bridge (Hempstead), Monday March 30th, 2026 thru Saturday April 4th, 2026, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday, 12:00 AM thru 11:59 PM right shoulder closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge painting, Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Bridge painting and roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) and Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead), Monday March 30th, 2026 thru Friday April 3rd, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Guard rail repairs, Installation of sign structure, Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Guard rail repairs and installation of sign structure and roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Exit M8W (Hempstead) and Washington Ave (Hempstead), Monday March 30th, 2026 thru Friday April 3rd, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound at Exit M7E - Babylon Turnpike (Hempstead) left shoulder blocked until 2:00 P.M.

left shoulder blocked

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound at Exit M7W - Babylon Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 4 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway southbound between Bay Drive; Ocean Parkway - Toll (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Meadowbrook State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 4 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway service road southbound between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Exit M5 - NY 24 East; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Exit M8E - Sunrise Highway; NY 27 (Hempstead) and Washington Ave (Hempstead), Monday March 23rd, 2026 thru Friday March 27th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 4 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Roadwork on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Meadowbrook State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit M10 - Loop Parkway (Hempstead), Monday March 23rd, 2026 thru Friday March 27th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 4 lanes closed

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CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork, Structure repairs, Bridge work on Meadowbrook State Parkway

Bridge work and roadwork and structure repairs on Meadowbrook State Parkway both directions between Exit M4 - NY 24 West; Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) and Charles Lindbergh Blvd (Hempstead), Monday March 23rd, 2026 thru Friday March 27th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 11:00 AM thru 02:00 PM 1 Left lan

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Data from 511NY, updated May 6, 8:01 AM

Recent Incidents 14 total

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Single-Vehicle Crash Causes Property Damage on Meadowbrook Parkway Exit Ramp

· May 3, 2026

3d ago
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Vehicle Fire Closes Right Lane on Meadowbrook State Parkway Southbound

Hempstead · May 1, 2026

5d ago
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Two-Vehicle Crash Causes Property Damage on Meadowbrook Parkway Exit Ramp

· Apr 29, 2026

7d ago
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Two-Vehicle Property Damage Crash Blocks Exit M3W on Meadowbrook Parkway

· Apr 29, 2026

7d ago
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Two-Vehicle Crash Causes Property Damage on Meadowbrook Parkway Exit

· Apr 22, 2026

14d ago
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Single-Vehicle Crash Causes Property Damage on Meadowbrook Parkway Exit Ramp

· Apr 19, 2026

17d ago
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Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks Exit M2W on Meadowbrook Parkway in Nassau

· Apr 19, 2026

17d ago
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NYSP: Accident - property damage on EXIT M2E MEADOWBROOK STATE PARKWAY SOUTHBOUND TO ZECKENDORF BLVD

· Apr 11, 2026

25d ago
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Accidents by Town

Town-specific breakouts for Meadowbrook State Parkway — every town where we've tracked three or more incidents.

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Accident Statistics

14 Total Reports
0 Critical
0 Fatal

Dangerous Sections

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Towns Along This Route

Safety Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accidents happen on the Meadowbrook Parkway each year?

The Meadowbrook State Parkway records approximately 600–900 crashes per year. Crash rates spike dramatically during summer beach season — particularly on weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day — when Jones Beach traffic saturates the 15-mile corridor. The Southern State Parkway interchange (Exit M9) is consistently the highest-incident location.

What are the most dangerous sections of the Meadowbrook Parkway?

The interchange with the Southern State Parkway (Exit M9) near Freeport/East Meadow is the most crash-prone segment. The weaving between Southern State westbound traffic merging onto Meadowbrook northbound and Meadowbrook through traffic is extremely compressed. The Jones Beach causeway sections see high-severity crashes due to narrow lanes and the absence of a breakdown shoulder.

Does the Meadowbrook Parkway go to Jones Beach?

Yes. The Meadowbrook State Parkway is the primary access road to Jones Beach State Park, terminating at the Field 4 area of Jones Beach. In summer, northbound (return) traffic on Sunday evenings can back up the entire 15-mile length of the parkway and onto the Southern State and Northern State Parkways.

Does the Meadowbrook Parkway allow trucks?

No. Like all New York State parkways, the Meadowbrook Parkway prohibits commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses. Height restrictions at bridge underpasses enforce this prohibition. Vehicles over 7 feet 6 inches in some sections may not be able to pass.

What is the speed limit on the Meadowbrook Parkway?

The posted speed limit on the Meadowbrook State Parkway is 55 mph throughout its 15-mile length. On beach weekends, variable message signs may display lower advisory speeds during severe congestion.