The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) currently replacing the 90-year-old culvert carrying the Amityville Creek under NYS Route 27A (Merrick Road) in the Village of Amityville, Suffolk County. Major work began in August 2025 and is expected to be completed in spring 2027.
October 9, 2025: Statement from NYSDOT Long Island Regional Director Rich Causin
August 2, 2025: Governor Hochul Announces $21 Million for Flood Resiliency Projects Along Long Island’s South Shore