Bellone Issues Travel Advisory For Evening Commute

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has issued a travel advisory for all County roads effective immediately until further notice due to potential of treacherous travel conditions during the rush-hour commute this evening.

County officials strongly encourage motorists to avoid travel if possible. If traveling, motorists should be prepared for slippery roads and use extra caution.

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Suffolk County’s Department of Public Works has deployed its entire fleet to spread salt and sand along all County-maintained roadways and facilities.

Suffolk County has decreased speed limit on all county roads to a maximum of 45 mph unless a lower speed limit is posted.

Suffolk County Transit will be limited in service and commuters should expect delays. For further information on bus schedules, call 631-852-5200 or visit www.sct-bus.org

According to the National Weather Service, sleet mixed with freezing rain and snow will transition into snow across the County as temperatures plummet through the 20s.

All roads that have standing water or slush may become icy, making travel treacherous.

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