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Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports
Trouble keeps circling around Newark Liberty Airport. Amid an ongoing air traffic controller crisis that has forced delays and canceled flights at the airport, a new controversy struck in Jersey when a toddler nearly took a strange trip of his own. Port Authority police at the airport had to leap into action, according to multiple reports, when a child playing on a checked baggage conveyor belt nearly got swept away with the luggage. The fast-acting officers manning Terminal A prevented a potentially dangerous situation this week, police say, as they boy's mother was talking to agents behi…
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Exit 56 Shutdown, Nightly I-84 Lane Closures Will Snarl Connecticut Traffic
Connecticut road officials are warning drivers of two major projects on I-84 that are expected to cause major delays for months. Whether traveling through Waterbury or East Hartford, motorists should change their route if possible or give themselves extra time to reach their destination. Nightly Lane Closures on I-84 in Waterbury The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will begin overnight lane closures on I-84 eastbound and westbound in Waterbury as part of a bridge rehabilitation project at the Route 8/I-84 interchange. From Tuesday, May 27, through Friday, June 27, mu…
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Rail Service Resumes After Train Hits Tree In Wilton
Two Metro-North trains were temporarily taken offline on Monday, Feb. 17, after striking trees. The first was reported just after 7:30 a.m. in Wilton, Metro-North said in a social media post. None of the 70 people on board were injured, and rail authorities moved all passengers to buses to complete their trips. Service has since returned to normal. Several hours later, it happened again in New York. A northbound Harlem Line train hit a tree near Hawthorne hours after the first tree strike. Harlem Line service is suspended between North White Plains and Hawthorne…
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CT DOT Warns Of Treacherous Roads; Crashes Reported Across State From Icy Conditions
The Connecticut State Department of Transportation is asking drivers to take extra precautions to protect themselves while driving because of icy roads. Gov. Ned Lamont ordered the state into its severe cold weather protocol that will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, and run through noon Thursday. Those cold temperatures have wreaked havoc on several roads across the state. Facebook groups across the state are littered with reports of black ice, crashes, and bad conditions in multiple locations. With inclement weather happening across the state today, be careful! Drive …
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Stunning Photos Show Loaded Car Carrier Ablaze On I-95 In Westbrook
A loaded car carrier caught fire bringing traffic to a halt in the northbound lanes of I-95 in Westbrook Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers from Troop F responded to the highway under the I-95 overpass near Exit 65 and Route 153 in Westbrook, forcing the closure of the highway. The flames spread to vehicles on the carrier but were quickly extinguished by firefighters, officials said. For safety, I-95 was shut down while fire crews worked at the scene. A heavy-duty wrecker was dispatched to remove the damaged vehicle, police said. The Clinton Vo…
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Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road
Expect plenty of company on the roads as you head to grandma’s house. A record 79.9 million travelers are expected to head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, AAA forecasts. That’s up 1.7 million over last year. Broken down by mode of transportation, a record 71.7 million people will travel by car, up 1.3 million over last year, while a record 5.84 million people will fly domestically, an increase of 2 percent compared to last year. Nearly 2.3 million people are expected to travel by other modes, including buses, trains, and cruises – a jump of almost 9 …
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Lane Reduction To Slow Traffic On I-684 Stretch In Fairfield County
Traffic on a stretch of I-684 in Westchester and Fairfield counties is set to be affected by a series of lane reductions, officials announced. Both directions of Interstate 684 in North Castle and Greenwich, between Exit 2 (Route 120) and Exit 3 (Route 22) will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and Thursday, Sept. 5, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The lane closures will be put into place between 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 5 a.m. on Thursday. The traffic impacts will allow crews to perform bridge work, officials said.
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Route 34 Across Stevenson Dam In Monroe Reopens To Traffic After Flood Damage Repairs
Part of a busy roadway carrying traffic across a dam in Connecticut has been reopened after being damaged by severe flooding, officials announced. Route 34 in the Fairfield County town of Monroe and New Haven County town of Oxford between Route 111 and Coppermine Road has been reopened after suffering damage from flooding on Sunday, Aug. 18, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The stretch of road carries traffic over the Stevenson Dam on Lake Zoar. Although traffic can now cross the dam, Route 34 remains closed between Coppermine Ro…
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$32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 Near Fairfield County Border
Work has commenced on a multi-million dollar project that will restore a well-used stretch of highway in Westchester, officials announced. In an announcement this week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said a $32.4 million resurfacing project has started on a 5.5-mile stretch of Interstate 287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) between Westchester Avenue in Harrison and Route 1 in Rye. According to Hochul, the project will repair road joints, add new pavement, and upgrade road striping on the stretch of highway, which is part of one of the busiest roadways in the Hudson Valley. …
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Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where
A series of lane reductions and ramp closures are expected to slow traffic on a parkway in Westchester for several nights. The lane reductions and closures will affect the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Scarsdale from Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28 between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day. The following closures are scheduled for these nights: One lane of the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway will close between Exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) and Exit 14 (North Street); The northbound ramps to Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 14 (North Street) will clos…
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Lane Closures: Busy Bridge Over I-95 To Be Affected
Traffic on a stretch of Interstate 95 that is currently in a major three-year construction project will soon be slowed by a series of lane closures in Westchester. The North Avenue bridge running over I-95 in New Rochelle will be reduced to only one lane on both Friday, July 14, and Monday, July 17, according to the New York Thruway Authority. The lane closures will span from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, officials said, adding that the closures will facilitate bridge construction. The lane affected by the closure is shown with the red "X" marks in this graphic released by the Thruw…
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Lanes Reopen After Crash On I-84 Stretch In Danbury
This story has been updated. All lanes have reopened after a serious crash caused lengthy delays on a stretch of I-84 in Fairfield County. The crash happened at around 8:40 a.m. Monday, June 20, on the westbound side in Danbury, at Exit 8.
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Traffic Alert: Cribari Bridge In Westport Work Scheduled
A busy Fairfield County bridge that carries Route 136 over the Saugatuck River will be closed intermittently for repairs. Westport Police said state Department of Transportation officials will be working on the William Cribari Bridge between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Friday, June 16 for repairs, said Lt. Eric Woods of Westport Police. "Their plan is to intermittently open and close the bridge allowing traffic to pass while the bridge is open," Woods said. During this time, Westport Police will have officers stationed on both sides of the bridge, one at Post Road West/Ro…
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Scheduled Lane Closure On Hutchinson River Parkway To Last Months
Traffic on a busy parkway in Westchester will soon be affected by a scheduled lane closure that will last months. Beginning on Monday, March 27, one lane along the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 13 ((Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale and Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison will close on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to facilitate construction work, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The scheduled lane closure will last on weekdays through Wednesday, May 31, officials announced.
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Lane Closures To Affect Traffic On Busy Bridge Over I-95 Stretch: Part of 3-Year Project
A new traffic pattern will soon take effect on a busy bridge over Interstate 95 in Westchester, the first step of a major three-year project that will ultimately replace the structure. Earlier Report - 3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In New Rochelle The new traffic pattern, which will include lane closures, will affect the North Avenue bridge in New Rochelle, which carries vehicles over Interstate 95 and is set to be replaced over the length of a three-year $31.8 million project. Beginning on Wednesday, March 8, cars, buses, and other vehicles with three axles or l…
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Upcoming Lane Closures To Affect I-684 Stretch
A series of planned lane closures will affect traffic on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley. The closures will affect I-684 in both Westchester and Putnam Counties, between Exit 8 in North Salem (Hardscrabble Road) and Exit 9 in Brewster (Interstate 84), according to the New York Department of Transportation. On both Wednesday, Feb. 22, and Thursday, Feb. 23, one northbound lane will close between the two exits from 8 p.m. and midnight, and two northbound lanes will close between midnight and 3 a.m. As for the southbound direction, two lanes will close on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.…
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Lane Closures: Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Month
An upcoming lane closure will affect traffic on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County for over a month. One lane of the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale and Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison will close on weekdays beginning on Monday, Feb. 20, according to the New York Department of Transportation. The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays through Friday, March 24. The lane closure is to facilitate construction work.
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Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester For More Than Month
A scheduled lane closure will affect traffic on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County for over a month. One lane of the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale will close on weekdays beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 15, according to the New York Department of Transportation. The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays through Friday, March 24. The lane closure is to facilitate construction work.
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Both Directions Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County First, Third Most Congested In US: Report
Those used to sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic during rush hour on a busy roadway in the region might feel validated by the results of a new study. According to new findings released by the transportation analytics firm INRIX, in Connecticut, I-95 south in Stamford between the Sherwood Island Connector and Indian Field Road is the most congested road in the US, and I-95 north in the same stretch is the country's third most congested road. The findings come from the firm's 2022 Global Traffic Scorecard, which identifies and ranks congestion and mobility trends i…
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3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In Westchester
A three-year project to replace a bridge over I-95 in Westchester County will cause various delays and closures until it is completed. The project, which will cost $31.8 million, will replace the 65-year-old North Avenue Bridge in New Rochelle that travels over I-95, according to the New York Thruway Authority. The bridge is currently estimated to be used by an average of 20,000 drivers per day and connects North Avenue, Garden Street, and Burling Lane. The ultimate goal of the replacement is to increase the bridge's vertical clearance to 16' 6" from the current height of 14" 3', as wel…
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IDs Released For Connecticut Duo Killed In Massachusetts Rollover Crash
Authorities have identified the Connecticut duo killed in a morning rollover crash on I-290 in Worcester as Luc Morin, age 65, and Christine Banavige, age 52, both of New Britain. They were killed after their pickup truck rolled over after being struck by a 2009 Toyota Matrix, Massachusetts State Police said. The crash was reported just before Exit 24 on the morning of Saturday, July 30, according to a Tweet from MassDOT. Rollover crash with serious injuries in #Worcester on I-290-EB near exit 24. Two right lanes closed 2 RTLs closed. Expect delays in the area. — Mass. Transportation …
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Connecticut Duo Killed In Morning Rollover Crash In Massachusetts: Report
Two people have died after their pickup truck rolled over on I-290 in Worcester, NECN reports. The victims were identified as a 65-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman from New Britain, Connecticut, the outlet said citing Massachusetts State Police. Their identities were not officially released. Another vehicle was also involved and the driver of that car was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, NECN continued. The crash was reported by Exit 24 just on the morning of Saturday, July 30, according to a Tweet from MassDOT. Rollover crash with serious injuries in #Worcester on …
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Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed In Westchester For Days
An alert has been issued by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) advising that a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed for days. Over the weekend, the southbound lanes of the parkway will be closed between Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in the City of New Rochelle and Exit 6 (East Lincoln Ave) in the City of Mount Vernon/Village of Pelham. The closure is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on Friday, May 20, and last through 5 a.m. on Monday, May 23, weather permitting. During the closure, motorists have been advised to utilize the signed detours for the Cross…
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Road Closed For Hours After Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On CT Roadway
A driver was able to walk away from his truck safely, though a roadway was closed for hours in Connecticut after he lost control of a tractor-trailer that crashed and rolled over, officials said. In New Haven County, first responders were dispatched to a stretch of Monowese Avenue near exit 9 in North Haven shortly before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, where there was a report of a crash involving a truck that rolled over, blocking the road. According to fire officials, the trailer was carrying non-hazardous contents, though the diesel tanks on the truck ruptured and spilled onto the roadwa…
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Crash Shuts Down I-84 Stretch
A stretch of I-84 is closed following a serious crash. The closure, reported at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, is westbound in Fairfield County in the area of Exit 2 in Danbury. "Please use alternate routes," Connecticut State Police said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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Multi-Vehicle I-95 Crash Snarls Traffic
Traffic on a stretch of I-95 is at a standstill after a serious multi-vehicle crash near the border of Westchester and Fairfield counties. The crash, involving at least four vehicles, happened late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18 on the southbound side in Greenwich. There is stopped traffic at the scene and delays stretching back for several miles at 5:30 p.m.
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Boston Post Road Bridge Across I-95 To Close For Summer
Heavy traffic and delays are expected as the New York State Thruway Authority plans to close a bridge over I-95 in Westchester for the summer. Officials are cautioning that the Boston Post Road Bridge over I-95 in Rye will be closed beginning on Tuesday, July 6, with the closure expected to last through at least Wednesday, Sept. 1. Traffic is expected to get backed up during the duration of the project, particularly in Rye and Port Chester. Local officials said that congestion can be expected downtown in Rye, near the I-287 ramp, on Cedar Street, Midland Avenue, Purdy Avenue, and around P…
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Busy Roadway Closed In Bridgeport Due To Shooting, Police Say
A busy roadway in Fairfield County is closed in two sections due to a shooting that left one person with life-threatening injuries. As of 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, north Route 8 is closed in Bridgeport and Trumbull, said the Connecticut State Police. The northbound lanes between exits 4 and 5 in Bridgeport and exits 5 and 8 in Trumbull are expected to remain closed for a sustainable amount of time. The shutdown comes after two people were shot around 3:30 a.m., Tuesday, both were wounded, one with life-threatening injures, the state police said. This is a developing story. Check back to …
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Serious Crash Causes I-84 Closure
A busy stretch of I-84 is closed during the height of the morning commute after a serious crash in Connecticut. The closure is in both directions after the crash involving a rolled-over tractor-trailer happened on the eastbound side just before 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 30 in Northern Fairfield County near Exit 13. Connecticut State Police said the crash led to a large fuel spill. Eastbound traffic is being detoured to local streets at Exit 11. Motorists are being advised to use alternate routes if possible. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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I-95 Stretch Reopens After Crash
This story has been updated. A stretch of I-95 in Fairfield County has reopened after a serious two-vehicle crash caused its closure. The closure was northbound in Westport between Sherwood Island/Route 476 (Exit 18) and Route 1/Center Street (Exit 19) on Saturday, Nov. 28. Nearby, also in Westport, a crash on the Merritt Parkway, also northbound, caused delays at Route 33 (Exit 41) with stop-and-go delays to Route 7 (Exit 39). Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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I-95 Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash
This story has been updated. A stretch of I-95 in Fairfield County has reopened after a serious crash. The crash, which involved a tandem tractor-trailer, happened before daybreak on Tuesday, Nov. 17, on the northbound side under the Meadowbrook Road overpass in Fairfield between Route 1/Exit 23 and Black Rock Turnpike/Exit 24. The roadway was closed for several hours while the truck was removed.
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