Serious Crash Shuts Elkton Road Serious Crash Shuts Elkton Road
Serious Crash Shuts Elkton Road A serious crash closed a major roadway in Cecil County early Tuesday, April 2. The state's DOT website shows all northbound lanes of MD 279 (Elkton Road) was closed due to a crash at approximately 5:15 a.m. ALERT: Cecil County; Crash; MD 279 North between Belle Hill Rd and Airport Rd; all lanes closed #MDTraffic soc — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) April 2, 2024 The road was closed between Belle Hill and Airport roads.
I-95 Closed In Philadelphia After Truck Hits Conrail Bridge I-95 Closed In Philadelphia After Truck Hits Conrail Bridge
I-95 Closed In Philadelphia After Truck Hits Conrail Bridge A portion of I-95 in Philadelphia will be closed for repairs to the Conrail bridge, after it was struck by a truck Monday afternoon, April 1. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said the northbound side of the highway was be closed and detoured approaching the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange beginning at 10 p.m. April 1. The highway was reduced to a single lane for several hours while Conrail bridge engineers conducted their inspection to establish an emergency repair plan. Service to the Atlantic City Rail Line was suspended amid the repairs. 1of2 Atl…
Bridge Work To Cause Lane Shifts, Closures Along I-95, I-287 In Rye, Port Chester For 5 Months Bridge Work To Cause Lane Shifts, Closures Along I-95, I-287 In Rye, Port Chester For 5 Months
Bridge Work To Cause Lane Shifts, Closures Along I-95, I-287 In Rye, Port Chester For 5 Months An ongoing bridge replacement project is set to cause several lane shifts and reductions on Interstate 95 and 287 in Westchester for more than five months, officials announced.  The new lane configurations, which will affect Interstate 95 and Interstate 287 in Rye and Port Chester, will go into effect on Monday, April 1 at 8 p.m. and are expected to continue through Sunday, Sept. 15, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The lane shifts and reductions will allow crews to work on the ongoing project to replace the bridges carrying I-287 over Midland Avenue.…
Heavy Rush Hour Traffic Expected On Baltimore Routes Due To Key Bridge Collapse: MDTA Heavy Rush Hour Traffic Expected On Baltimore Routes Due To Key Bridge Collapse: MDTA
Heavy Rush Hour Traffic Expected On Baltimore Routes Due To Key Bridge Collapse: Mdta MDTA officials issued a warning to drivers Monday morning regarding increased rush hour traffic on several Baltimore highways following last week’s Key Bridge collapse. The southeast corridor of I-695 is closed on the Outer Loop at MD 173 (exit 1) and Inner Loop at MD 157/Peninsula Expressway (exit 43). The MDTA encouraged drivers to allow extra travel times using the alternate routes on I-95, I-895 and other sections of I-695. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is also available for commuters. Expect heavy traffic on routes in the Baltimore region during rush hour periods.…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Reported On I-295 Tractor-Trailer Crash Reported On I-295
Tractor-Trailer Crash Reported On I-295 A serious crash was reported on Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:15 a.m. Monday, April 1 north of Exit 28 (Black Horse Pike) in Haddon Heights, according to New Jersey State Police.   Two of three lanes were closed to traffic, 511nj.org reported. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Chevy passenger vehicle was parked on the right shoulder and a tractor-trailer was traveling southbound on I-295. In the area of milepost 28.4, the driver of the tractor-trailer lost directional control, ran off the roadway, sideswiped the Chevy, and…
Pedestrian Struck By Tractor Trailer On I-95 In Triangle (UPDATE) Pedestrian Struck By Tractor Trailer On I-95 In Triangle (UPDATE)
Pedestrian Struck By Tractor Trailer On I-95 In Triangle (Update) A pedestrian was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a tractor trailer on Interstate 95 in Virginia Monday morning, April 1, police said. The victim was a driver who had been standing outside of their disabled vehicle around 8:45 a.m. on the southbound side, Virginia State Police said. According to the VDOT, the crash happened in Triangle. Backups were approximately 10 miles long. The striking vehicle remained on scene while the victim was taken to Mary Washington Hospital, and later flown to the VCU Medical Center in Richmond.
Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin In Newburgh For Construction Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin In Newburgh For Construction
Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin In Newburgh For Construction Motorists in Orange County should plan for lane reductions on I-84 on weeknights and weekends due to construction. The state Department of Transportation announced the highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Exit 32 (Route 747) and Exit 39 (Route 9W) in the town of Newburgh, weeknights beginning Monday, April 1, through Thursday, July 25, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., to accommodate construction work, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan for slowdowns and detours. Drivers are urged to drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speed…
Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Nassau County Parkway Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Nassau County Parkway
Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Nassau County Parkway Transportation officials have announced a new, weekslong closure on a busy parkway on Long Island. Starting on Monday, April 1, and lasting for about two weeks, one lane in each direction of the Wantagh State Parkway between the Northern and Southern State Parkways will be subject to closure for maintenance, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). The closures will affect the portion of the parkway in the towns of Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and North Hempstead. They will last between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to facilitate paving. Additionally, NYSDOT reminded driv…
Driver Killed In Fiery DC Crash Was Trapped On Top Of Jersey Wall On I-295 In DC, Police Say Driver Killed In Fiery DC Crash Was Trapped On Top Of Jersey Wall On I-295 In DC, Police Say
Driver Killed In Fiery DC Crash Was Trapped On Top Of Jersey Wall On I-295 In DC, Police Say New details have been released after a person was killed in a fiery crash on I-295 that left one dead and several others injured.  The Metropolitan Police Department detailed the events that resulted in a fatal crash on Friday morning in Northeast DC, though the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Police say that at 6:50 a.m. on March 29, a Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up truck was heading north on the interstate and approaching the Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue exit when the crash happened. Crash with entrapment & fire I-295 at Benning Rd NE. Had 2 vehicles involved with 1 on f…
Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sagtikos State Parkway Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sagtikos State Parkway
Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sagtikos State Parkway Scheduled closures on a Long Island highway could spell delays in the coming days. Both directions of the Sagtikos State Parkway are scheduled to close in the Town of Islip, between the Long Island Expressway and Crooked Hill Road, beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, April 1. The roadway will shut down nightly until 5 a.m. for approximately four weeks to facilitate a project improving connectivity to Crooked Hill Road from the Long Island Expressway, the Department of Transportation said. Traffic will follow a signed detour during the closures. Transportation officials warned of possible delays…
Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On I-684 Between North Salem, Southeast For Months Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On I-684 Between North Salem, Southeast For Months
Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On I-684 Between North Salem, Southeast For Months A series of scheduled lane closures are set to affect traffic on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley, officials announced.  Lane reductions along Interstate 684 in Westchester and Putnam counties between Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) in North Salem and Exit 9 (Interstate 84) in Southeast will be put into place beginning on Sunday, March 31, and lasting through Thursday, May 30.  The following closures are scheduled:  Two lanes in both directions with close Sunday nights through Friday nights between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.; One northbound lane will close Mondays through Saturdays be…
One Dead, 3 Hurt In I-295 Crash In DC One Dead, 3 Hurt In I-295 Crash In DC
One Dead, 3 Hurt In I-295 Crash In DC Traffic was tied up on I-295 in Northeast DC as crews responded to a fatal crash and car fire on Friday morning. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to a stretch of the interstate near Benning Road NE shortly before 7 a.m. on March 29, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash with one on that went up in flames. One person was killed in the fiery crash after becoming entrapped inside the vehicle, and three others were evaluated at the scene by paramedics before declining additional treatment. Several lanes were closed in the area as crews battled the car fire and investigated the fa…