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Wantagh State Parkway Traffic & Accidents

Real-time accident reports, live conditions, and a complete safety guide to the Wantagh State Parkway — Nassau County's truck-free beach parkway from the Northern State to Jones Beach.

Running clear No accidents in 24h · most recent Jun 18, 5:50 PM · as of Jun 21 View live incidents →

Tracked incidents: 8
Length: 12 mi
Exits: 9
Speed limit: 55 mph (lower posted limits on the Wantagh Causeway and at interchange ramps)
Daily traffic: 50k

Route Overview

From: Northern State Parkway (Salisbury / East Meadow area, Nassau County)
To: Jones Beach State Park (via the Wantagh Causeway)
Also Known As: Wantagh Parkway, Wantagh Pkwy, Wantagh State Pkwy, Wantagh Causeway, NY 908, wantagh-stpkwy, wantagh-pkwy

Why the Wantagh State Parkway Matters

Congestion & Risk

One of Long Island's most seasonally congested parkways — Jones Beach summer weekends routinely saturate the corridor and back traffic onto the Northern State Parkway.

History

Built in the early 1930s under Robert Moses as part of the original Jones Beach State Parkway system. One of Long Island's first landscaped beach parkways, with low stone-faced overpasses that bar trucks and buses by design.

About the Wantagh State Parkway

The Wantagh State Parkway — locally just “the Wantagh,” and carried on NYSDOT records as unsigned reference route NY 908 — is the western of Nassau County’s two great beach parkways. Running roughly 12 miles north–south, it connects the Northern State Parkway in the Salisbury/East Meadow area down through Levittown, Wantagh, and Seaford, across the Southern State Parkway and Sunrise Highway, and out over the Wantagh Causeway to Jones Beach State Park. It carries an estimated 50,000 vehicles on a typical day, with sharp seasonal swings: summer beach weekends can more than double mainline volume and back traffic onto the Northern State Parkway, a pattern documented since the 1960s and never satisfactorily engineered away on the parkway’s narrow, fixed footprint.

Construction history (the Moses era)

The Wantagh Parkway was built in the early 1930s under New York power broker Robert Moses as part of the original Jones Beach State Parkway system — the network of landscaped, truck-free roads Moses designed to deliver city and suburban families to his showcase beach. It was among the first parkways on Long Island to feature the distinctive low stone-faced overpass bridges that became a Moses signature. Those bridges were not merely decorative: their deliberately low clearances physically barred buses and commercial trucks, a design philosophy that shaped — and, critics later argued, restricted — who could reach Jones Beach.

The communities along the route grew up in the parkway’s shadow after World War II. Levittown, begun by William Levitt in 1947, was the template for mass-produced American suburbia, and the Wantagh Parkway was its primary highway artery. What began as a leisure road to the beach became, within a generation, a daily commuter spine — a tension between recreation and commute that still defines the corridor.

Route geometry (north to south)

From its northern terminus at the Northern State Parkway, the Wantagh runs south through Levittown, crossing Hempstead Turnpike (NY 24) and Jerusalem Avenue. It then reaches its busiest junction, the Southern State Parkway interchange (Exit W4) in the Levittown/Wantagh area, before continuing south through Wantagh across Sunrise Highway (NY 27) and Merrick Road. South of Merrick Road the parkway climbs onto the Wantagh Causeway, a low bridge-and-fill crossing over the bay marshes and Jones Inlet that delivers traffic to the western fields of Jones Beach State Park. Exit numbers use the parkway’s W-prefixed scheme (W1 through W9), descending from the Northern State end southward toward Merrick Road and the causeway. Roughly three miles to the east, the Meadowbrook State Parkway runs the same north–south beach errand, and the two together form Nassau’s primary beach-access pair.

Jurisdiction and patrol

New York State Police Troop L holds primary patrol and crash-investigation authority on the Wantagh State Parkway. The NY State Park Police cover the Jones Beach approaches at the southern end. The Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) assists at major incidents but is not the primary investigative agency on the parkway mainline. One operational quirk matters in winter: the roadway is maintained by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), not NYSDOT. Parkways historically received lower snow-clearance priority than expressways like the LIE; heavy commuter volume has improved response in recent decades, but ice in the shadow zones beneath the narrow stone underpasses and on the wind-exposed causeway remains a persistent cold-weather hazard.

Speed limits, trucks, and the low bridges

The general posted limit on the open mainline is 55 mph, with lower posted limits on the Wantagh Causeway and on interchange ramps, especially at the Southern State and Sunrise Highway connections and approaching Jones Beach, where beach and pedestrian traffic mixes with through traffic in season. As a New York State parkway, the Wantagh prohibits all commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses. That restriction is enforced not just by signage but by physics: several Moses-era overpasses carry clearances under 8 feet, and over-height rental vans and box trucks that ignore the posted clearance warnings cause recurring bridge strikes — a hazard largely absent from truck-legal roads like the LIE.

Dangerous Sections

The Wantagh’s crash profile is shaped by its narrow lanes, fixed stone abutments, limited shoulders, and the seasonal beach surge. The following segments are documented hot spots based on NYSDOT crash data and Long Island Traffic’s running corpus of incident reports.

Southern State Parkway interchange (Exit W4, Levittown/Wantagh): The confluence of the Wantagh and Southern State Parkways is the single highest-incident location on the corridor. The compressed interchange geometry forces simultaneous merging and weaving at parkway speed, and it handles heavy beach-bound volume with very little room for error — a pattern mirrored at the comparable Meadowbrook/Southern State junction to the east.

The Wantagh Causeway (Jones Beach approach): The narrow causeway over the bay and Jones Inlet provides no usable breakdown shoulder. A single disabled vehicle creates an immediate secondary-crash risk because following traffic cannot safely pass. The marine environment adds wind gusts and overnight icing in cold weather and sun-glare and stop-and-go beach queuing in summer.

Northern State Parkway junction (north terminus): At the parkway’s north end, traffic transitions between two limited-access roadways with short merge distances. During the PM beach return and the weekday commute, southbound queues from this junction can stack back onto the Northern State mainline, producing rear-end and sideswipe conflicts where fast and slowing traffic meet.

Low stone underpasses (corridor-wide): The Moses-era overpasses create sight-line shadow zones and winter ice traps, and their sub-8-foot clearances draw periodic over-height vehicle strikes from drivers who ignored the warnings. These structures leave no margin: there is little or no shoulder beneath them to recover a wandering vehicle.

Sunrise Highway / Merrick Road approaches (Wantagh): The southern surface-road interchanges feed the parkway with turning and merging movements close together, and they mix local Wantagh traffic with beach-bound through traffic. Congestion and abrupt speed changes here drive a steady share of the corridor’s rear-end crashes.

Towns and Communities Along the Route

The Wantagh State Parkway passes through or borders the following Nassau County communities, listed north to south:

Levittown (Nassau)
Wantagh (Nassau)
Seaford (Nassau)

Each town profile carries its own crash-frequency data, hospital and emergency-services list, and a recent accident archive filtered to that municipality.

Recent Editorial Coverage

Recent Long Island Traffic reporting and analysis touching the Wantagh corridor:

Long Island’s Most Dangerous Roads: A Data-Driven Analysis — where Nassau’s parkways rank in our crash corpus
DWI Crashes on Long Island: What 458 Incident Records Show — impaired-driving patterns across the parkway network
Man Critically Injured in Wantagh State Parkway Crash
Driver Critical After Crash on Wantagh State Parkway Tuesday
E-Scooter Rider Seriously Injured in Collision with Jeep in Wantagh

For the complete Wantagh Parkway accident archive, see /accidents/ and filter by road.

Accident Statistics

Wantagh Parkway crashes peak sharply in the May–September beach season, when southbound morning and northbound Sunday-evening surges layer on top of the daily commute. NYSDOT Motor Vehicle Crash data and NY Open Data records are consistent with several hundred reported crashes per year on the corridor. Total counts run lower than truck-heavy, higher-volume roads like the LIE or the Southern State because the parkway is shorter and commercial-vehicle-free — but per-crash severity is elevated by narrow lanes, fixed stone bridge abutments, and limited or nonexistent shoulders. The Southern State Parkway interchange (Exit W4) dominates the location distribution, with the Wantagh Causeway over-represented in secondary and weather-related crashes. These figures are qualitative ranges attributed to NYSDOT crash reporting and NY Open Data; exact annual counts vary year to year.

For the most current picture of conditions on the road right now, the Live Accident & Traffic Reports section above pulls directly from 511NY and our own ingestion pipeline.

Accidents on Wantagh State Parkway Today — Live Reports 228 active

Sunday, June 21: 6 active accidents, 213 construction zones, and 9 closures reported on Wantagh State Parkway right now — data from 511NY and police feeds, updated Jun 21, 10:33 PM.

CLOSURE southbound

roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Overnight roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between END ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Northern State Parkway (North Hempstead) and Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (Westbury), Thursday June 11th, 2026 thru Friday June 12th, 2026, 10:00 PM thru 03:00 AM All lanes closed

No Data

CLOSURE both directions

accidentsAndIncidents on Wantagh State Parkway

Gas main break on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) All lanes closed

All lanes closed

CLOSURE northbound

roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound at START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) All lanes closed until 6:00 A.M.

All lanes closed

CLOSURE both directions

roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) All lanes closed until 6am work is between Bay Parkway & Ocean Parkway

All lanes closed

CLOSURE both directions

roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) All lanes closed until 6:00 A.M.

All lanes closed

CLOSURE northbound

roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) All lanes closed until 6:00 A.M.

All lanes closed

CLOSURE northbound

roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) All lanes closed until 6:00 A.M.

All lanes closed

CLOSURE southbound

roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Bay Parkway (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) All lanes closed until 6:00 A.M.

All lanes closed

CLOSURE northbound

roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Drainage improvements on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead), Monday April 6th, 2026 thru Saturday April 11th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 PM thru 06:00 AM All lanes closed

No Data

ACCIDENT southbound

Crash on Wantagh State Parkway

Crash on Wantagh State Parkway southbound at Exit W3E - Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

ACCIDENT southbound

Crash on Wantagh State Parkway

Crash on Wantagh State Parkway southbound at Exit W3E - Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed

ACCIDENT northbound

Emergency construction on Wantagh State Parkway

Emergency construction, emergency repairs on Wantagh State Parkway northbound at Seamans creek bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until further notice

ACCIDENT southbound

Pothole repairs on Wantagh State Parkway

Pothole repairs on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between END ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Northern State Parkway (North Hempstead) and Exit W2W - Old Country Road - Town of Hempstead Line (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 1:00 P.M.

ACCIDENT southbound

Disabled vehicle on Wantagh State Parkway

Disabled vehicle on Wantagh State Parkway southbound at Exit W2E - Old Country Road (Hempstead) right shoulder blocked

ACCIDENT both directions

Crash on Wantagh State Parkway

Crash on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W5W - NY 27 (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) left shoulder closed left lane closed northbound

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Right lane and shoulder of 2 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Right lane and shoulder closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W2E - Old Country Road (Hempstead) and END ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Northern State Parkway (North Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed until 2:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Bay Parkway (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 AM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Bay Parkway (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane and shoulder of 2 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Right lane and shoulder closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Bay Parkway (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W4W - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W3E - Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 4 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Bay Parkway (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 A.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound north of Exit W3W - Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound north of Exit W3W - Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Overhead sign repair on Wantagh State Parkway

Overhead sign repair on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Prospect Ave Overpass (Hempstead) and END ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Northern State Parkway (Westbury), Friday June 19th, 2026, 11:00 AM thru 02:00 PM 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W4W - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Pedestrian Bridge (Hempstead), Thursday June 18th, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead), Tuesday June 16th, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between North Jerusalem Road (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead), Tuesday June 16th, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Salisbury Park Drive (Oyster Bay) and Exit W3W - Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead), Monday June 15th, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Survey work on Wantagh State Parkway

Survey work on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (North Hempstead) and Exit W2E - Old Country Road (Hempstead), Monday June 15th, 2026 thru Thursday June 18th, 2026, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Guard rail repairs on Wantagh State Parkway

Guard rail repairs on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead), Monday June 15th, 2026 thru Saturday June 20th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 PM thru 06:00 AM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Sloop Channel Bridge (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 A.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between END ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Northern State Parkway (North Hempstead) and Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (North Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed until 3:00 A.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed until 1:00 A.M.

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans Creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W5 - NY 27; Sunrise Highway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork, Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork and bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between N JERUSALEM RD (Hempstead) and Route 105 (Hempstead) Not currently Scheduled

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5W - NY 27 (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound Exit W3W - Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Jerusalem Ave (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead), Wednesday June 10th, 2026 thru Thursday June 11th, 2026, Wednesday/Thursday, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound area of Northern State Parkway (North Hempstead), Tuesday June 9th, 2026 thru Wednesday June 10th, 2026, Tuesday/Wednesday, 11:00 AM thru 02:00 PM 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Overnight roadwork, Barrier repairs on Wantagh State Parkway

Barrier repairs and overnight roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead), Monday June 8th, 2026 thru Friday June 12th, 2026, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 10:00 PM thru 06:00 AM

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Overnight roadwork, Bridge painting, Fence repairs on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge painting and fence repairs and overnight roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead), Monday June 8th, 2026 thru Friday June 12th, 2026, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 10:00 PM thru 06:00 AM 1 Left lane of 4 lane

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Survey work, Roadwork, Utility work on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork and survey work and utility work on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (North Hempstead) and Exit W2E - Old Country Road (Hempstead), Monday June 8th, 2026 thru Friday June 12th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Left lane of 2 lanes clo

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork, Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge work and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between STEWART AVE (Hempstead) and NY 24 at Route 24 (Hempstead), Monday June 8th, 2026 thru Tuesday June 9th, 2026, Monday/Tuesday, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Guard rail repairs on Wantagh State Parkway

Guard rail repairs on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) Not currently Scheduled

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Fence repairs, Bridge painting on Wantagh State Parkway

Fence repairs and bridge painting on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) Not currently Scheduled

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound north of Exit W3W - Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M. (at Salisbury Park Dr Bridge)

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5W - NY 27 (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Right lane and shoulder of 2 lanes closed until 6:00 A.M.

1 Right lane and shoulder closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 4 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W5E - NY 27 (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 4 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Goose Creek Bridge (North Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 A.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W5W - NY 27 (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound at Exit W2E - Old Country Road (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W2W - Old Country Road - Town of Hempstead Line (Hempstead) and Town of Oyster Bay and Town of Hempstead Line (Oyster Bay), Monday June 1st, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Salisbury Park Drive (Oyster Bay) and North Jerusalem Road (Hempstead), Thursday June 4th, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Survey work, Ramp widening on Wantagh State Parkway

Ramp widening and survey work on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (North Hempstead) and Exit W2E - Old Country Road (Hempstead), Monday June 1st, 2026 thru Friday June 5th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Sloop Channel Bridge (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Goose Neck Bridge (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Sloop Channel Bridge (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 4 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 5:00 A.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Barrier repairs, Guard rail repairs, Overnight roadwork, Repaving on Wantagh State Parkway

Barrier repairs and guard rail repairs and overnight roadwork and repaving on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead), Tuesday May 26th, 2026 thru Saturday May 30th, 2026, Tuesday/Wednesday/Th

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge painting, Overnight roadwork, Barrier repairs on Wantagh State Parkway

Barrier repairs and bridge painting and overnight roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead), Tuesday May 26th, 2026 thru Saturday May 30th, 2026, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, 1

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Survey work, Repaving, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Repaving and roadwork and survey work on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (North Hempstead) and Exit W2E - Old Country Road (Hempstead), Tuesday May 26th, 2026 thru Friday May 29th, 2026, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Right lane of

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Overhead sign repair, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Overhead sign repair and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W4W - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead), Friday May 29th, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Overhead sign repair, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Overhead sign repair and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W4W - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead), Thursday May 28th, 2026, 10:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Goose Creek bridge (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roving repairs on Wantagh State Parkway

Roving repairs on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between END ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Northern State Parkway (North Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed until 1:00 A.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Bay Parkway (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (North Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 6:00 A.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Drainage improvements, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Drainage improvements and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) Not currently Scheduled

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Barrier repairs, Guard rail repairs, Mowing, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Barrier repairs and guard rail repairs and mowing and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) Not currently Scheduled

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway ramp southbound at Exit W4W - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) right shoulder closed until 2:00 P.M. exit ramp closed

right shoulder closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge painting, Overnight roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge painting and overnight roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead), Monday May 11th, 2026 thru Saturday May 16th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 PM thru 06:00 AM 1 Right lane o

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge painting, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge painting and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead), Monday May 11th, 2026 thru Friday May 15th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes c

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Survey work, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork and survey work on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (North Hempstead) and Exit W2W - Old Country Road - Town of Hempstead Line (Hempstead), Monday May 11th, 2026 thru Friday May 15th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Right lane of 2 l

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Goose creek bridge (Hempstead) and Bay Pkwy (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5E - NY 27 (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Ocean Pkwy (Hempstead) and Bay Pkwy (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5W - NY 27 (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W5E - NY 27 (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W5 - NY 27; Sunrise Highway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 4 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound north of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M. (over Sloop Channel Bridge)

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans creek bridge (Hempstead) and Sloop Bridge (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Sloop bridge (Hempstead) and Seamans creek bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed northbound; 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed southbound until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans creek bridge (Hempstead) and Sloop birdge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 4 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Sloop Bridge (Hempstead) and Seamans creek bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Sloop Bridge (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Bay Parkway (Hempstead) and Sloop Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 4 PM

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Bay Parkway (Hempstead) and Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 4 PM

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Bay pkwy (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed Until 4 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay pkwy (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed Until 4 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed northbound; 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed southbound until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans creek bridge (Hempstead) and Goose creek bridge (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Goose creek bridge (Hempstead) and Seamans creek bridge (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Ocean Pkwy (Hempstead) and Bay Pkwy (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed Until 4 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Bay Pkwy (Hempstead) and Ocean Pkwy (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed Until 4 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork, Traffic signal repairs on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork and traffic signal repairs on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and OCEAN DR at OCEAN PKWY (Hempstead), Monday April 27th, 2026 thru Friday May 1st, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 08:00 AM thru 04:00 PM 1 Left lane of 4 lanes closed southbound; 2 Le

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between OCEAN PKWY (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead), Monday April 27th, 2026 thru Friday May 1st, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 07:00 AM thru 04:00 PM 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork, Survey work on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork and survey work on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (North Hempstead) and Exit W2E - Old Country Road (Hempstead), Monday April 27th, 2026 thru Friday May 1st, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound at START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M. (between Ocean Dr and Bay Pkwy)

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound at START ROUTE Bay Parkway Ocean Parkway [Nassau; Suffolk] (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans Creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Sloop Bridge (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 4 PM

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Sloop Bridge (Hempstead) and Semans Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed Until 4 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound (Hempstead) to START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M. (between Goose Creek and Sloop Channel Bridges)

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Sloop Bridge (Hempstead) and Seamans creek bridge (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Sloop bridge (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed northbound; 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed southbound until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Ocean Pkwy (Hempstead) and Bay Pkwy (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3PM

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound north of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M. (between Sloop and Goose Creek Bridges)

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between END ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Northern State Parkway (North Hempstead) and Exit W2W - Old Country Road - Town of Hempstead Line (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M. (between Goose Creek and Seaman's Creek Bridges)

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M. (between Seaman's Creek and Goose Creek Bridges)

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M. (between Goose Creek and Sloop Bridges)

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Bay pkwy (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed Until 4 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between END ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Northern State Parkway (North Hempstead) and Exit W2E - Old Country Road (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Sloop Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Bay pkwy (Hempstead) and Ocean Pkwy (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 4 PM

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed northbound; 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed southbound until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Drainage improvements, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Drainage improvements and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (North Hempstead) and Exit W2W - Old Country Road - Town of Hempstead Line (Hempstead), Monday April 20th, 2026 thru Friday April 24th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Lef

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Overnight roadwork, Bridge painting on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge painting and overnight roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead), Monday April 20th, 2026 thru Friday April 24th, 2026, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 09:00 PM thru 06:00 AM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Bridge painting, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge painting and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound at Sloop Channel 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 both directions

Bridge painting, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge painting and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and Bay 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 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M. (between Ocean Pkwy and Bay Pkwy)

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans Creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Goose creek bridge (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Goose creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Seamans Creek bridge (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W5 - NY 27; Sunrise Highway (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M. (between Seaman's Creek and Wantagh Parkway Bridges)

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M. (between Wantagh Parkway and Seaman's Creek Bridges)

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Bay Pwky (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans Creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Sloop bridge (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed Until 4 PM

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Sloop Bridge (Hempstead) and Seamans neck bridge (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed Until 4 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed northbound; 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed southbound until 4:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork, Traffic signal repairs on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork and traffic signal repairs on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and OCEAN DR at OCEAN PKWY (Hempstead), Monday April 13th, 2026 thru Friday April 17th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 08:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 4 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Drainage improvements, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Drainage improvements and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Bay Parkway (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead), Monday April 13th, 2026 thru Friday April 17th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 07:00 AM thru 04:00 PM 1 Left lane of 2 lanes clos

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and BAY PKWY (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 southbound

Drainage improvements, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Drainage improvements and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (North Hempstead) and Exit W2E - Old Country Road (Hempstead), Monday April 13th, 2026 thru Friday April 17th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W2W - Old Country Road - Town of Hempstead Line (Hempstead) and END ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Northern State Parkway (North Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed until 2:00 P.M. (Prospect Ave to NSP)

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound north of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M. (between Bay Pkwy and Goose Creek Bridge)

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans Creek Bridge (Hempstead) and Sloop bridge (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed Until 4 PM

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Sloop Bridge (Hempstead) and Seamans Creek bridge (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed Until 4 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M. (between Goose Creek and Seaman's Creek Bridges)

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed northbound; 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed southbound until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Bay Pkwy (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5W - NY 27 (Hempstead) and Exit W4W - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans creek bridge (Hempstead) and Sloop bridge (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Sloop bridge (Hempstead) and Seamans Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W5 - NY 27; Sunrise Highway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 4 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound from START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) to Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) right shoulder closed Until further notice

right shoulder closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed to Goose Creek Bridge until 3:00 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5E - NY 27 (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 4 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M. (between Seaman's Creek and Goose Creek Bridges)

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Drainage improvements, Survey work on Wantagh State Parkway

Drainage improvements and survey work on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (North Hempstead) and Exit W2W - Old Country Road - Town of Hempstead Line (Hempstead), Monday April 6th, 2026 thru Friday April 10th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 R

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Bridge painting, Bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge painting and bridge work on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead), Monday April 6th, 2026 thru Friday April 10th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5W - NY 27 (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M. (Ocean Pkwy to Bay Pkwy)

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Seamans creek bridge (Hempstead) and Goose creek bridge (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Goose creek bridge (Hempstead) and Seamans neck bridge (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5E - NY 27 (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Ocean Pkwy (Hempstead) and Goose Creek Bridge (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed southbound; 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed northbound until 3:00 P.M.

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5W - NY 27 (Hempstead) and Exit W3E - Hempstead Turnpike (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5E - NY 27 (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

2 Left lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Installation of sign structure, Guard rail repairs on Wantagh State Parkway

Guard rail repairs and installation of sign structure on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead), Monday March 30th, 2026 thru Friday April 3rd, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 08:00 AM thru 04:00 P

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (Westbury) and Exit W2W - Old Country Road - Town of Hempstead Line (Hempstead), Monday March 30th, 2026 thru Friday April 3rd, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Bridge painting, Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge painting and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Sloop Channel 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 Wantagh State Parkway

Bridge painting and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and Bay Parkway (Hempstead), Monday March 30th, 2026 thru Friday April 3rd, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5 - NY 27; Sunrise Highway (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed northbound; 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed southbound until 4:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound at START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed until 4:00 P.M.

2 Right lanes closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound area of START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W5E - NY 27 (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed Until 3 PM

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between Exit W5 - NY 27; Sunrise Highway (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed northbound; 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed southbound until 3:00 P.M.

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound at START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Bay Pkwy (Hempstead) and Ocean Pkwy (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed Until 4 PM

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Left lane closed

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound area of Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead) 1 Right lane of 4 lanes closed until 3:00 P.M.

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork, roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) right shoulder blocked until 2:00 P.M.

right shoulder blocked

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

1 Right lane closed

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and OCEAN PKWY at OCEAN PKWY (Oyster Bay), Monday March 23rd, 2026 thru Friday March 27th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 08:00 AM thru 04:00 PM 1 Left lane of 4 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork, Drainage improvements on Wantagh State Parkway

Drainage improvements and roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between OCEAN PKWY (Hempstead) and Bay Pkwy (Hempstead), Monday March 23rd, 2026 thru Friday March 27th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 07:00 AM thru 04:00 PM 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION both directions

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway both directions between Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) and BAY PKWY (Hempstead), Monday March 23rd, 2026 thru Friday March 27th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 09:00 AM thru 03:00 PM 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork, Survey work on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork and survey work on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between Exit W1 - Brush Hollow Road SB (North Hempstead) and Exit W2E - Old Country Road (Hempstead), Monday March 23rd, 2026 thru Friday March 27th, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Left lane of 2 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between N Jerusalem (Hempstead) and Exit W4W - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead), Thursday March 26th, 2026 thru Friday March 27th, 2026, Thursday/Friday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION southbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway southbound between N Jerusalem (Hempstead) and Exit W4E - Southern State Parkway (Hempstead), Monday March 23rd, 2026 thru Tuesday March 24th, 2026, Monday/Tuesday, 10:00 AM thru 01:00 PM 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed

No Data

CONSTRUCTION northbound

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway

Roadwork on Wantagh State Parkway northbound between START ROUTE Wantagh State Parkway at Ocean Parkway (Hempstead) and Exit W6 - Merrick Road (Hempstead) right shoulder closed until further notice

right shoulder closed

Data from 511NY, updated Jun 21, 10:33 PM

Latest on Wantagh State Parkway 8 total

moderate

Left Lane Closed After Moderate Crash on Southbound Wantagh State Parkway

Hempstead · Jun 18, 2026

Jun 18, 5:50 PM

moderate

Hit-and-Run at Wantagh Pkwy Exit W6W Leaves Two Vehicles Damaged

Wantagh · Jun 5, 2026

Jun 5, 8:18 PM

minor

Emergency Construction Closes Right Lane on Northbound Wantagh State Parkway

Hempstead · Jun 5, 2026

Jun 5, 12:48 PM

moderate

Driver Critical After Crash on Wantagh State Parkway Tuesday

Wantagh · May 12, 2026

May 12, 10:23 PM

moderate

Farmingdale Man Dies After 3-Week Coma From Wantagh Parkway Crash

Farmingdale · Apr 29, 2026

Apr 29, 8:39 PM

moderate

Driver in critical condition after Wantagh State Parkway crash, police say

Wantagh · Apr 13, 2026

Apr 13, 11:21 AM

major

Man Critically Injured In Wantagh State Parkway Crash

Wantagh · Apr 10, 2026

Apr 10, 12:28 PM

moderate

Driver In Critical Condition After Wantagh State Parkway Crash, Police Say

Wantagh · Apr 9, 2026

Apr 9, 1:01 PM

Accidents by Town

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

View all 11 accidents on Wantagh State Parkway in Wantagh Open page → View all 2 accidents on Wantagh State Parkway in Hempstead Open page →

Accident Statistics

8 Total Reports

0 Critical

0 Fatal

Dangerous Sections

Towns Along This Route

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there traffic on the Wantagh State Parkway right now?

Right now there are 6 active accidents, 213 construction zones, and 9 closures reported on the Wantagh State Parkway. This page shows live Wantagh State Parkway conditions and refreshes through the day — see the live incidents above for exact locations.

What happened on the Wantagh State Parkway today?

No new Wantagh State Parkway accidents have been reported in the past 24 hours. This page logs every tracked Wantagh State Parkway incident and updates through the day — see recent incidents above for the latest.

What happened on the Wantagh State Parkway today?

Check the Live Accident & Traffic Reports section above for the latest Wantagh State Parkway incidents. Long Island Traffic ingests data from 511NY, NYS Police Troop L, NCPD, the National Weather Service, and verified social media every 15 minutes; static-page coverage rebuilds every 4 hours. For the most recent 30-minute window, 511ny.org is the upstream source. Note: this page covers the Wantagh State Parkway, not the DMV road test in Wantagh.

How long is the Wantagh State Parkway and where does it go?

The Wantagh State Parkway runs roughly 12 miles north–south through central Nassau County. It begins at the Northern State Parkway in the Salisbury/East Meadow area, runs south through Levittown, Wantagh, and Seaford, crosses the Southern State Parkway and Sunrise Highway, then continues over the Wantagh Causeway to Jones Beach State Park. It is the western parallel to the Meadowbrook State Parkway.

Can trucks use the Wantagh Parkway?

No. Commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses are prohibited on the Wantagh State Parkway, as on every New York State parkway. The prohibition is physically enforced by the low stone-faced overpass bridges from the Moses era, several of which have clearances under 8 feet. Over-height box trucks and rental vans that ignore posted clearance signs are a recurring cause of bridge strikes.

Does the Wantagh Parkway go to Jones Beach?

Yes. The Wantagh State Parkway is one of the two main beach-access roads to Jones Beach State Park, reaching the western section of the park via the Wantagh Causeway over the bay. The parallel Meadowbrook State Parkway, about three miles east, reaches the central and eastern fields. Both saturate on warm-weather weekends.

What are the most dangerous sections of the Wantagh Parkway?

The Southern State Parkway interchange (Exit W4) in the Levittown/Wantagh area is the highest-incident location, where merging and weaving happen simultaneously at parkway speed. The Wantagh Causeway is the second concern: narrow lanes, no usable breakdown shoulder, and wind and salt-spray exposure over open water make any disabled vehicle an immediate secondary-crash hazard.

How many accidents happen on the Wantagh Parkway each year?

Long Island Traffic's running corpus and NYSDOT crash data are consistent with several hundred reported crashes per year on the corridor, heavily concentrated in the May–September beach season. Total volume is lower than the LIE or Southern State because the parkway is shorter and truck-free, but per-crash severity is elevated by narrow lanes, fixed stone abutments, and limited shoulders.

Who patrols the Wantagh State Parkway?

New York State Police Troop L has primary patrol and crash-investigation jurisdiction on the Wantagh State Parkway. NY State Park Police cover the Jones Beach approaches at the southern end. The Nassau County Police Department assists at major incidents but is not the primary investigative agency on the parkway itself. The roadway surface is maintained by NYS OPRHP rather than NYSDOT.

What is the speed limit on the Wantagh Parkway?

The general posted speed limit is 55 mph on the open mainline. Lower limits are posted on the Wantagh Causeway and on interchange ramps, particularly at the Southern State and Sunrise Highway connections. Drivers should expect reduced limits and tighter geometry approaching Jones Beach, where pedestrian and beach traffic mixes with through traffic in summer.

Is the Wantagh Parkway the same as the Wantagh road test site?

No. The Wantagh State Parkway is a limited-access state parkway connecting the Northern State Parkway to Jones Beach. The 'Wantagh road test' refers to the NYS DMV driving-test route on local streets in the hamlet of Wantagh, which is unrelated to the parkway. This page covers live conditions, crashes, and safety data for the parkway.

What towns does the Wantagh Parkway run through?

Working north to south, the Wantagh State Parkway passes through or borders Levittown, Wantagh, and Seaford in Nassau County before reaching the Wantagh Causeway and Jones Beach. Levittown — William Levitt's archetypal postwar suburb — grew up directly alongside the parkway, which served as the development's primary highway access. The heaviest beach loads run southbound on summer mornings and northbound on Sunday and holiday evenings.

Injured in a Wantagh State Parkway Accident?

Sources

511NY (NY State Department of Transportation) — real-time traffic incidents, lane closures, work-zone alerts. Refreshed every 15 minutes.
NY Open Data — Motor Vehicle Crashes — historical crash records (Nassau + Suffolk Counties), used for the accident statistics on this page.
NYSDOT Region 10 — Long Island roadway authority for state highways including this corridor.
NY State Police Troop L — primary patrol jurisdiction for state highways and parkways on Long Island.
Long Island Traffic editorial coverage — every accident article on this road tracked since launch (2024).