Highways

Why Are There So Many Accidents on Long Island Highways?

Overview Traffic accidents occur daily on any one of the three major Long Island highways. Accidents similar to this one are common on Long Island parkways and highways. One might ask why? Let’s take a look. Watch Out for the Other Guy! How many times have we heard this expression? But it is so true! […]

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Manhattan Congestion Pricing Has Begun!

New York City’s congestion pricing program is now in effect. Anyone entering Manhattan from 60th Street and below will have to pay a fee. This initiative aims to tackle the traffic jams and boost public transit funding, which will charge vehicles that enter Manhattan south of 60th Street a toll,  If you enter Manhattan south of

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What are the Biggest Reasons Why Traffic Builds Up on Highways?

So you’re cruising along the Long Island Expressway at 55 MPH with no issues of traffic build-up, but you look ahead and start seeing those red backup lights in the foreground. What’s happening? A traffic jam for sure, but why? Let’s take a closer look at why these highways turn into parking lots, especially on

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Why is Sunrise Highway the Worst Road in Long Island?

Overview  Sunrise Highway, also known as Route 27, is a 120-mile-long roadway on Long Island that stretches from New York City (Brooklyn), through the Hamptons up to Montauk Point. It is a heavily traveled road, connecting many communities and unfortunately, known for having a high number of accidents. Road Volume Several factors contribute to

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Exploring the History of New York’s Most Famous Highway: The Long Island Expressway

The Long Island Expressway is rich in history and has been a defining feature of New York’s landscape since it first opened in 1938. Built to ease the burden of heavy traffic on the Northern State and Southern State Parkways, and the local roads that commercial traffic had to use, the LIE quickly became an

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