Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Communication Breakdown; Confusion
Ground Event / Encounter Ground Equipment Issue
Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Airport
During the crew briefing prior to commencing descent we discussed runway turnoff closures as listed in the NOTAMS and on the JFK ATIS. During the landing roll we noted that the green turnoff lights were illuminated for Taxiway WW; which was closed. After clearing the runway at Taxiway V we asked the Ground Controller if this was normal and she stated they had no control over individual turnoff lights. At other airports I have seen the taxiway lights turned off for closed exits and feel that pilots are expecting to see turnoff lights illuminated only for available taxiways. Since we had briefed the closures we had no issues exiting at the proper turnoff. I could see fatigue; poor visibility; and/or snow obstructed signs causing an incident. I feel that instituting individual runway lighting controls for the controllers at JFK would enhance safety.
Air Carrier Captain reported green turnoff lights were illuminated to a closed taxiway resulted in a pilot report to ATC.  Captain expressed a safety concern for possibility of confusion.