Saw Mill River Parkway Southbound Lanes Closed After Partial Road Collapse

Why this matters: The closure impacts commuters in northern Westchester and Putnam counties who rely on the parkway to travel to New York City. The incident highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure to extreme weather events.

The partial collapse of the Saw Mill River Parkway underscores the importance of maintaining and updating infrastructure to withstand increasingly frequent and intense weather events. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is currently investigating the extent of the damage and working to repair the collapsed section. Traffic is being diverted to Saw Mill River Road 9A and the Sprain Brook Parkway, causing delays and increased congestion on these alternative routes. This incident serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of aging infrastructure and the need for proactive measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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Heavy rainfall exacerbated the deterioration of a drainage pipe under the road.

Southbound lanes are closed between Lawrence Street and Farragut Avenue.

Later in the evening on Monday.

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