STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A heavily traveled stretch of the Korean War Veterans Parkway has been reduced to a single southbound lane, triggering miles of backups, driver frustration and safety concerns — with the worst of the construction still to come.
Throughout the summer, the reality of a single operable lane will plague drivers trying to head toward the South Shore of Staten Island or the Outerbridge Crossing.
The New York State Department of Transportation is making improvements to the highly trafficked roadway, including ramp work that encompasses “replacing damaged concrete, crack sealing, curb repairs, and other associated repairs,” according to South Shore Republican State Rep. Michael Reilly…