Highway Watch: Queens - I-495 at 228 Street
Interstate 495 (I-495), also known as the Long Island Expressway, is a critical artery connecting the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn in New York City. This blog post provides up-to-date information on traffic conditions, construction updates, and incidents at the junction of I-495 and 228 Street.
Site Information
I-495 is an auxiliary Interstate Highway in New York State, stretching approximately 57 miles from the Throgs Neck Bridge in the Bronx to the Queens-Nassau County border. It serves as a major commuting route for residents of Long Island and the eastern boroughs of New York City.
Location Information
* City: Queens
* Neighborhood: Bellerose
* Borough: Queens
* State: New York
* Country: United States
Traffic Patterns
This intersection is typically congested during weekday morning and evening rush hours, especially for commuters traveling to and from Long Island. Additionally, events at the nearby Belmont Park racetrack or Citi Field stadium can lead to increased traffic on I-495 and 228 Street.
Construction Updates
Major construction projects or lane closures on I-495 or 228 Street will be posted here. Currently, there are no significant construction projects scheduled that would affect traffic at this intersection.
Incidents
Any accidents, incidents, or other delays that impact traffic flow at I-495 and 228 Street will be reported here.
Stay Informed
For the latest traffic conditions and updates, please visit the New York State Department of Transportation's 511NY website at https://511ny.org/. You can also follow @511NY on Twitter for real-time traffic alerts and information.
