Road Closures Announced for Hofstra Presidential Debate

Roads around Hofstra University will be shut down starting at 5 a.m. on Sept. 26 due to the presidential debate at the college.

On Monday, Sept. 26, Hofstra will be hosting the first Presidential Debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Because of the security at the event, traffic around the college will be severely impacted.

Here’s how things are going to change on Sept. 26:

Charles Lindberg Boulevard and Earl Ovington Boulevard will be closed from 5 a.m. to midnight.

Hempstead Turnpike will be closed between Oak Street and Merrick Avenue, by Eisenhower Park, from noon to midnight.

Oak Street will be closed from Hempstead Turnpike north to Westbury Boulevard.

Lawrence Street in Uniondale will be one-way northbound only from Hempstead Turnpike to Westbury Boulevard.

Courtenay Road in Hempstead will be one-way southbound from Hempstead Turnpike to Front Street.

No on-street parking will be permitted on both Lawrence Street and Courtenay Road.

There will be no access to Hempstead Turnpike from Front Street. Residents and other local traffic only will be permitted.

Manor Parkway, Marvin Avenue, Walton Avenue, Gilroy Avenue and Cunningham Avenue will be one-way southbound for one block south of Hempstead Turnpike.

The Nassau County Police Department is advising that citizens use alternate routes and should avoid travel in the area of the Nassau Coliseum and Hofstra University on the day of the debate.

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