The S.O.B.
I'll never forget the first time I gave directions to my house when I told my transplanted midwestern friend, "It's easy, just take the S.O.B. east." & she burst out laughing, "who would ever name a road the S.O.B., she demanded. For those of you who may not know, the S.O.B. stands for The Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway. The name is a tad bit misleading since one can actually only drive from seaford to syosset. Go here for some interesting history about the infamous s.o.b.
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Thanks for the wonderful compliment Morty.
Paz
The big LIE is one I never travel any more. It really is a lie to call it an expressway, traffic moves so slow sometimes. My daughter claims I'm crazy, and it's fine - but then, she drives like a maniac.
Allan, yes I was actually wondering if most people called it that & though I can't say everyone does for sure, there has been a lot written sbout its"nickname" on the web. I've enclosed a link in my post FYI.
& yes traffic has found it, particularly during rush hour as it is a connecting roadway from north to south or vice versa.
funny Pat!
I know what you mean Bobbie, I used to like Northern Parkway the best for its scenic design and seemingly less traffic. Then by circumstance I was forced to use the LIE on a regular basis & actually found the improvements they have made, like adding the HOV Lane are a big help. I also use the service roads alongside it, & though they are slower, they have less traffic. Just don't speed on them because I have seen the police give many a ticket there.