On Wednesday October 5, 2022 there will be significant traffic delays and closures in Old Westbury and surrounding communities. This is due to the Line of Duty Death Funeral, of FDNY Lt. Alison Russo -Elling who was brutally murdered while on duty in Queens last week. The service is being held on the Campus of LIU Post and thousands of people are anticipated to attend. As a result, the following roads will be closed from approximately 8am through 3pm
Northern Blvd from Glen Cove Rd to Cedar Swamp Rd(Route 107)
Whitney Lane from Wheatley Rd to Northern Blvd (residents living off Whitney Lane will be able to access their homes from Wheatley Rd only)
Temporary closures will occur on Glen Cove Road from the Long Island Expressway to Northern Blvd, from 10am through 3pm.
Please plan accordingly and allow extra travel time. The Old Westbury Police will have additional officers deployed to assist with traffic.