Long Island Roads

Long Island New York has many roadways to travel on, but whichever you choose you are almost destined to hit some level of traffic. The main crossway of the island is I-495 which is also known as the Long Island Expressway also known as the LIE. This interstate starts in Manhattan at the midtown tunnel and runs clear across the island ending in Riverhead. The LIE is sure to be full of cars at almost anytime of day as it is the easiest and quickest route to use while getting around Long Island.

The shape of Long Island and layout of the roads also makes it very easy to get around. Almost all of the parkways, turnpikes, expressways, and highways run in straight lines from the north shore to the south shore or from the eastern end of the island to the west. Another important thing to remember while traveling the roads of Long Island is to always allow yourself extra time to get to your destination. The Long Island Expressway and almost every other major road on the island are infamous for traffic backups, constructions, and accidents. Also remember to buckle up while traveling anywhere but especially while on Long Island, as that law is very strictly enforced to locals and tourists.

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