A large sinkhole on the Long Island Expressway is disrupting traffic in Melville, Suffolk County police said Thursday.
The right and center lanes of the westbound LIE were closed at Exit 49N because of the sinkhole.
Suffolk County Police said one car “partially entered” the sinkhole. Fortunately there were no injuries.
The sinkhole is said to be about 10 feet wide and eight feet deep.
The closure of the two lanes is expected to last at least a day, Suffolk Police said.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Check back soon for more on this developing story.