After Flash Floods, Closures Continue Monday; Here Is A List

by Monsey.info

After a summer’s worth of rain fell on New York State in a matter of hours Sunday, many vital roadways remain closed as crews attempt to clear debris, remove flooding and repair damaged roadways.

Here is a list of major closures due to the storm:

• Route 218 from Cornwall to West Point

• Route 9W from Cornwall to West Point

• Route 6 from Route 32 and Route 17 in Central Valley to the Long Mountain Traffic Circle.

• The Palisades Interstate Parkway from Bear Mountain Bridge to Exit 14.

• The Bear Mountain Bridge (westbound traffic).

• The Popelopen Bridge/Route 9W North from Bear Mountain Circle in Town of Highlands.

• Bear Mountain State Park.

These closures are expected for the foreseeable future, per the State Police.

Metro North – Hudson Line service is suspended between Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie due to the effects of severe weather on our tracks.

New York State has issued a State of Emergency for Orange County for emergency actions to be allowed to save lives and mitigate property damage. One person died Sunday after being caught in rising flood waters.