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Merging onto Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) from CR 58 in Calverton. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View of the ramp to Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at its eastern beginning on Long Island. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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As Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) starts out at 3 lanes in each direction, this sign states that commercial vehicles and buses are prohibited in the leftmost lane. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) entering the Peconic River Watershed. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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This sign states that this stretch of Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) is known as the Long Island Pine Barrens Region. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Speed limit signs on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). Despite starting out in a somewhat rural area, the speed limit is 55 mph with a minimum speed limit of 40 mph. 55 mph is the highest posted speed limit on the Long Island Expressway, if you can believe that. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) in Suffolk County. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 70: CR 111 - Manorville / Eastport (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another Interstate 495 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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A second set of speed limit signs on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). Speed Limit - 55 mph, minimum speed limit - 40 mph. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 69: Wading River Rd / Wading River / Center Moriches (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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New York tourism sign on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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This sign encourages motorists to experience New York attractions. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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And this one entices you to explore New York history. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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And I guess why not enjoy New York food and beverages too? (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 68 to Brookhaven Lab and Smith Point Park. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 68: CR 46 - William Floyd Pkwy / Shirley / Wading River (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) entering the South Shore Watershed. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 67 to the Suffolk County Offices. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 67: CR 21 - Yaphank Ave / Yaphank / Brookhaven (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 66: CR 101 - Sills Road / Yaphank / East Patchogue (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limits remain 55 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. In case you haven't guessed it already, traffic on the LIE moves much faster than 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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A closed turnout on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) in Suffolk County. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 65: CR 16 - Horse Block Rd / Shirley / Centereach (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 64 to Medford and Coram. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 64: NY 112 - Patchogue / Port Jefferson (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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HOV Lane entrance on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 63 to the Park & Ride lot. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 63 to the Brookhaven Town Offices as well. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Use Exit 63 to Selden and Farmingville. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 63: CR 83 - N Ocean Ave / Patchogue / Mt Sinai (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another HOV Lane entrance west of Exit 63 on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) approaching Exit 62. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 60 to Long Island MacArthur Airport. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 62: CR 97 - Nicolls Rd / Stony Brook / Blue Point (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) approaching Exit 61 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 61 to a Park & Ride lot. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 61: CR 19 - Patchogue-Holbrook Rd / Patchogue / Holbrook (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 60 to Long Island MacArthur Airport. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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HOV Lane exit on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The leftmost of these overhead signs explain what vehicles are permitted in the HOV lanes on the Long Island Expressway. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 60: Ronkonkoma Ave / Sayville / Lake Ronkonkoma (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another HOV Lane entrance on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) immediately beyond Exit 60. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 59: CR 93 - Ocean Ave / Oakdale / Ronkonkoma (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Islandia. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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A Park & Ride lot exists off Exit 58 as well. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another sign listing HOV lane usage regulations. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 58: Old Nichols Rd / Nesconset / Central Islip (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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HOV Lane entrance just west of Exit 58. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exits 57-54 to Hauppauge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 57: NY 454 - Patchogue / Commack (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 56 to a Park & Ride lot. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) entering the Long Island Sound Watershed. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 56 to the Government Buildings. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 56: NY 111 - Islip / Smithtown (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 55: CR 67 - Motor Pkwy / Central Islip (Photo taken 8/20/16). |