Weeklong Lane Reduction Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway in Columbia County Weeklong Lane Reduction Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway in Columbia County
Weeklong Lane Reduction Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway in Columbia County A major highway in the region will go down to just a single lane for a week, spelling potential delays for commuters. In Columbia County, one southbound lane of the Taconic State Parkway will close in the town of Taghkanic between County Route 10 and Exit 80 beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, April 29. The roadway will remain down to a single lane of traffic through 5 p.m. on Friday, May 3, for needed paving work, according to the Department of Transportation. Drivers were warned to slow down in the area and were reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the late…
Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled In Huntington, Islip Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled In Huntington, Islip
Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled In Huntington, Islip Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming days. Between Monday, April 29 and Friday, May 3 overnight lane closures will impact both directions of the Long Island Expressway in Huntington and Islip at different times. On Monday, the eastbound lanes will shut down between Exit 56 and Exit 57 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, April 30. Westbound traffic will be closed Tuesday night between Exit 50 and Exit 51. Between Wednesday, May 1 and Friday, May 3, all westbound lanes will close between Exit 49 and Exit 50. The closures will allow crews to facilitate a b…
New Traffic Pattern Coming To Easton Streets New Traffic Pattern Coming To Easton Streets
New Traffic Pattern Coming To Easton Streets Easton area drivers are getting a heads up about a new traffic pattern starting next week.  Church Street between Wood Avenue and North 7th Street will reverse direction and become a westbound one-way, according to officials.  Meanwhile, Wood Avenue between North 8th Street and Northampton Street will reverse to become an eastbound one-way.  The changes go into effect on Wednesday, May 1. 
Traffic Backed Up For Six Miles On Point Of Rocks Bridge Bridge During Afternoon Commute Traffic Backed Up For Six Miles On Point Of Rocks Bridge Bridge During Afternoon Commute
Traffic Backed Up For Six Miles On Point Of Rocks Bridge Bridge During Afternoon Commute Traffic was backed up for miles on US-15 in Frederick County during the afternoon commute, leading to lengthy delays for motorists in both directions. An alert was issued by the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination Program (MATOC) at around 3:45 p.m. on April 25, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash on the Point Rocks Bridge.  Northbound lanes were blocked, leading to delays approaching six miles, while the southbound lanes were reportedly delayed approximately one mile.  Multi-Vehicle Crash. US-15 NB on the Point of Rocks Bridge. Frederick County…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers Halts Traffic On I-83: PennDOT Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers Halts Traffic On I-83: PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers Halts Traffic On I-83: PennDOT A multiple-vehicle crash has closed all lanes along part of Interstate 83 in Central Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  The crash involves "a few [tractor-trailers] and a few passenger vehicles," Schreffler told us. It happened at 3:56 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, according to PennDOT. The closure is on I-83 North between Exit 40B: New Cumberland and Exit: 41B - Lemonye. There is also a report of rubbernecking on I-83 South at Exit 40B: New Cumberland which began causing traffic disruption around 4:26 p.m., acc…
Tractor-Trailer, Charter Bus Crash Ties Up Traffic On MD-40 In Harford County Tractor-Trailer, Charter Bus Crash Ties Up Traffic On MD-40 In Harford County
Tractor-Trailer, Charter Bus Crash Ties Up Traffic On MD-40 In Harford County A strange scene caused chaos for some motorists in Northern Maryland on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m. on April 25, first responders were called to a stretch of Pulaski Highway involving a tractor-trailer and charter bus that blocked several lanes. The crash was reported in the westbound lanes of MD-40 near MD-152 (Mountain Road).  Harford County Department of Emergency Service paramedics were called to the scene to assist, and there were lengthy delays while the incident was investigated and the scene was cleared. The cause of the crash is under investigation. #jmvfc8…
Pregnant Teen Among 4 Named In Fatal Delco Crash: Authorities Pregnant Teen Among 4 Named In Fatal Delco Crash: Authorities
Pregnant Teen Among 4 Named In Fatal Delco Crash: Authorities Authorities have named the four people who died on Route 322 in Boothwyn on Wednesday afternoon, April 24.  A red Ford Taurus with seven people inside sped off when a state police vehicle tried to pull them over at 1:30 p.m., officials said previously.  After a brief pursuit, the trooper turned off their lights and sirens as the Taurus continued and immediately crashed, according to police.  Four occupants died, all Philadelphia residents:  20-year-old Isaiah Miller, the driver 20-year-old Ikeam Rogers, the front-seat passenger  21-year-old Kalyn Billups, a …
Roadwork Ahead: Detours Announced In Bucks County Roadwork Ahead: Detours Announced In Bucks County
Roadwork Ahead: Detours Announced In Bucks County Tinicum Township police are advising drivers of upcoming roadwork.  Resurfacing will begin on Geigel Hill Road on Monday, April 29, officials say. The work will continue every weekday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late May, weather permitting.  Geigel Hill Road will be closed from Durham Road to Upper Tinicum Church Road. Drivers should use Upper Tinicum Church Road/Chestnut Ridge Road, Bridgeton Hill Road/Marienstein Road, southbound Route 611 (Easton Road), and Durham Road instead.  "Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups …
Pedestrian Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Cecil County: State Police (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Cecil County: State Police (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Cecil County: State Police (Developing) A pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer in Cecil County early on Thursday morning, state police say. Maryland Route 213 was closed for several hours on April 25, after the person - who has not been identified pending notification of their family - was struck by the truck driver in Elkton. According to police, shortly before 4 a.m. on Thursday, troopers were called to a stretch of the roadway near West Lewis Shore Road, where it was determined the tractor-trailer was traveling south on Route 213 when, for unknown reasons, struck the pedestrian. No charges have been filed. Th…
Crash Closes All Lanes Of I-695 In Crash Closes All Lanes Of I-695 In
Crash Closes All Lanes Of I-695 In A crash closed all lanes of the inner loop of I-695 in Baltimore County on Wednesday, April 24. According to the MDOT, the crash happened at Exit 12B in Halethorpe and all lanes were closed as of 10:32 p.m. No further information was provided.
Deadly Crash Shuts Down Route 322 In Delaware County: Authorities Deadly Crash Shuts Down Route 322 In Delaware County: Authorities
Deadly Crash Shuts Down Route 322 In Delaware County: Authorities Update: 4 Killed — Including Pregnant Teen — Fleeing From Trooper In Upper Chichester: Coroner (UPDATE) Authorities are responding to a fatal accident in Boothwym on Wednesday afternoon, April 24.  The crash happened on Route 322, Upper Chichester police said around 2 p.m.  The highway is closed from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway and drivers are being asked to avoid the area. 
Multi-Vehicle Crash Slows I-66 In Bull Run Multi-Vehicle Crash Slows I-66 In Bull Run
Multi-Vehicle Crash Slows I-66 In Bull Run A multi-vehicle crash slowed traffic along I-66 on Wednesday, April 24. The crash happened at milepost 49.8 in Bull Run near Sudley, closing the east right lane and right shoulder as of noon. MATOC says injuries were reported. Emergency response vehicles were at the scene. Crash with Injury. I-66 EB past VA-234 (Exit 47). Fairfax County, VA. 2 right travel lanes are blocked. 1 left lane open. Delays begin before VA-234. Express Lanes open. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) April 24, 2024