Crime & Safety

Police: Eastbound Sunrise Closed At Nicolls Road

The highway is also closed in both directions at Waverly Avenue in Patchogue.

The eastbound lane of Sunrise Highway is currently closed at Nicolls Road Friday morning, Suffolk County Police told Patch.

The highway is also closed in both directions at Waverly Avenue in Patchogue.

Police told Patch the incident causing the closing occurred around 8:20 a.m. No other information is available. From Patch's observations, the bridge is currently filled with police officers with a group of officers working at the center of the bridge. A man appears to be holding onto the outside of the Waverly Avenue bridge, which is where the officers are located.

This is a breaking news story. Patch will update as more information is available.


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