North West Queens Drive Closure Brings Route Updates

Queens Drive eastbound closes 9:30am-2:30pm Feb 9 between Moor Lane and Haggerston Road

Queens Drive Eastbound Closure Set for February 9

Drivers using Queens Drive in North West will need to find alternate routes during midday hours on February 9. The eastbound lane will be closed from 9:30am to 2:30pm between Moor Lane and Haggerston Road junctions, transit officials said. The westbound lane will remain open, though officials haven't specified what work necessitates the closure.

Traffic Impact Expected During Midday Hours

The five-hour closure affects a key corridor during midday travel periods, when commuters and local traffic typically use the route. Officials said the timing was chosen to minimize disruption, avoiding morning and evening rush hours. Specific details about the nature of the work weren't available by publication time. Road closures of this type typically involve maintenance, utility work, or infrastructure improvements that require lane access for equipment and worker safety.

Single Lane Closure With Westbound Access

The closure affects only the eastbound direction between the two junctions, with westbound traffic continuing to flow. Officials didn't provide information about detour routes or specific signage that will be posted. The closure is classified as medium-severity, suggesting moderate traffic impacts are expected. Drivers should expect delays in surrounding areas as vehicles are redirected, though officials haven't released estimates of how much additional travel time motorists should plan for.

Five-Hour Window Planned for Work

The closure will begin at 9:30am on Monday, February 9, 2026, and is scheduled to end by 2:30pm the same day. Officials haven't said whether the work could extend beyond the planned timeframe or if weather conditions might affect the schedule. The transit agency typically reopens roads as soon as work is completed safely, though specific protocols for this closure weren't detailed.

Drivers Advised to Plan Alternative Routes

Motorists who regularly use Queens Drive eastbound during midday hours should plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time on February 9. Officials said drivers should expect potential delays even on surrounding roads as traffic is redirected. Moovit provides real-time traffic updates and alternative route suggestions for drivers navigating road closures in the area.