The New York State Police have announced road closures in Rockland and Orange counties due to recent flooding and road damage. The affected areas include Harriman State Park, Bear Mountain State Park, Bear Mountain Circle, Bear Mountain Bridge, Long Mountain Circle, the Palisades Interstate Parkway north of exit 14, and the William J. Moreau Popolopen Bridge. These locations will remain closed until further notice.
Additionally, State Route 9W south is closed from the Bear Mountain Circle through Stony Point, and State Route 9W north of State Route 293 is closed. However, Routes 6 and 293 are open to local traffic, specifically for West Point, the village of Highland Falls, and the town of Highlands.
The public is urged to avoid these areas and follow alternative routes. The New York State Police, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, will provide updates on road closures and reopenings as the situation develops.