Road collapse causes closure of Saw Mill River Parkway, New York
Continued rainfall over the weekend to caused part of parkway road to collapse north of New York, prompting the routes’ closure on September 7, 2025.
Damage to part of Saw Mill River Parkway Southbound in Dobbs Ferry, New York on September 7, 2025. Credit: Dobbs Ferry Fire Department
The Dobbs Ferry Fire Department said Saw Mill River Parkway Southbound between Lawrence Street in Dobbs Ferry and Farragut Avenue in Hastings are closed due to the collapse.
Crews were immediately dispatched to address the damage near Exit 113 caused by this weekend’s rainy weather, said the New York State Department of Transportation.
While the northbound lane of the Parkway has been opened, and the department said all efforts are being made to reopen the southbound lanes.
The region reportedly received around 25 to 50 mm (1 to 2 inches) of rainfall between September 5 and 6. The area sees average traffic of nearly 50 000 vehicles per day, making the road closure significant due to the potential disruptions.
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