NEW CITY, N.Y. — A motor vehicle accident has closed Route 304 in both directions between Ridge Road and Old Haverstraw Road, according to the Clarkstown Police Department.
The crash, which involved a utility pole, prompted an emergency response from the New City Fire Department and Clarkstown Police. Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while crews manage the scene.
No information has been released regarding injuries or the estimated time for reopening the roadway.
Key Points
- Route 304 closed in both directions due to crash with utility pole
- Incident occurred between Ridge Road and Old Haverstraw Road
- Clarkstown Police and New City Fire Department are on scene
“Rt 304 in New City is currently closed in both directions between Ridge Road and Old Haverstraw Road due to a motor vehicle accident involving a utility pole,” Clarkstown Police stated on social media.
Traffic is being redirected around the affected area, and updates are expected as emergency responders complete their work.
Officials have not confirmed the cause of the crash or the extent of damage to the utility infrastructure.
The crash has created significant traffic delays in the surrounding New City area.