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Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 To Be Affected Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 To Be Affected
Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 To Be Affected Motorists are being warned of an upcoming weekend lane closure on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester that will likely delay traffic.  On Saturday, Oct. 28, Interstate 684 southbound is scheduled to be reduced to one lane between Exit 6 (Route 35) and Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The lane closure will allow for bridge repairs if the weather cooperates, according to officials. Motorists traveling in the area at the time of the closure should slow down and drive responsibly, officials said.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where
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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by Ben Crnic
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Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned For Stretch Of I-84 Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned For Stretch Of I-84
Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned For Stretch Of I-84 State officials have advised motorists to expect delays due to a planned lane closure on a stretch of I-84 in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation said Dutchess County motorists should expect one lane to close on I-84 eastbound and westbound, between Exit 46 (US Route 9) in East Fishkill and Exit 44 (State Route 52) in Fishkill. The closure is set to take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, to accommodate bridge work, officials said.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays in Westchester County in the coming weeks. Road crews will be closing lanes in both directions of the Hutchinson River Parkway between Scarsdale and Harrison beginning Monday, June 13, according to the Department of Transportation Single and double lane closures are planned between State Route 127 and State route 120 in Harrison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 13 through Thursday, June 16. The following week, one lane will close in each direction between Mamaroneck Road in Scarsdale and I-287 in Harrison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 20 through…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Be ready for possible traffic delays through southwest Dutchess County in the coming days. Scheduled road work on Interstate 84 near the Town of Fishkill will have one lane closed in either direction near Fishkill Creek, according to the Department of Transportation. First up will be the closure of one westbound lane between US Route 9 and State Route 52, Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That will be followed by one eastbound lane closing through the same stretch Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closures are to accommodate bridg…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Motorists traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester can expect delays for several days as construction crews conduct work in the region. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that there will be various lane closures on the parkway northbound between exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) in Scarsdale, and exit 14 (State Route 127/North Street) in Harrison beginning on Monday, March 7. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are expected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily through Friday, March 11. During the construction work, motorists have been advised to …

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by Zak Failla
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Man Nabbed For DUI After Crash Causing Hours-Long I-91 Closure, CT State Police Say Man Nabbed For DUI After Crash Causing Hours-Long I-91 Closure, CT State Police Say
Man Nabbed For DUI After Crash Causing Hours-Long I-91 Closure, CT State Police Say A major Connecticut roadway was shut down for more than two hours after an alleged drunk driver lost control of his tractor-trailer and smashed into several guide rails. The crash took place around 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13 in New Haven County on I-91 in Wallingford. According to the Connecticut State Police, a flat-bed tractor-trailer, driven by Dennis Goncalves Medeiros, age 46, had been traveling on I-91 northbound, prior to Exit 13, when the tractor-trailer began to swerve across all three lanes on the roadway.  The tractor-trailer hit a metal guard rail located adjacent to the l…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Found Dead Inside Parked Car At Busy CT Intersection Man Found Dead Inside Parked Car At Busy CT Intersection
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Car At Busy CT Intersection The discovery of a Connecticut man found dead inside a parked car has partially closed two busy roadways at a busy intersection.  The 26-year-old man was found Monday morning, April 5, in the area of River and Daniel St., in Milford, said Milford Police Officer Michael DeVito. DeVito, who said the death did not appear "criminal in nature," added that the two roads were partially closed to allow for an investigation. The man's identity has not been released until the notification of the next of kin. DeVito said traffic delays should be expected in the area. This is a developing story…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Expect Delays: New Exit Numbers For CT Highways Going Up Now Expect Delays: New Exit Numbers For CT Highways Going Up Now
Expect Delays: New Exit Numbers For CT Highways Going Up Now The highway you know like the back of your hand is changing - expect some delays. New exit numbers and signs are being posted, starting today Monday, Dec. 7, along Routes 9, 17, and 82. The new signs will connect motorists to I-95 and I-84, and Route 154, among other places. The updates may cause traffic delays on Monday, Dec. 7, through Friday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Also, delays may be experienced on Saturdays and Sundays, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  The Connecticut State Department of Transportation has announced new exi…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says
Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says Roadwork with lane closures on Interstate 84 will continue throughout the year,  the New York State Department of Transportation said. Motorists using the highway in Dutchess and Putnam counties will face single-lane closures for pavement repairs. The repairs will run between Exit 50 in the Town of Fishkill, Dutchess County, and Exit 61 in the Town of Patterson, Putnam County, DOT said. The construction will be performed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights beginning Monday, June 22, and run through the year, weather permitting, the department said. Motorists should anticipate delay…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Here's When I-684 Double-Lane Closures Are Scheduled 'Until Further Notice' Here's When I-684 Double-Lane Closures Are Scheduled 'Until Further Notice'
Here's When I-684 Double-Lane Closures Are Scheduled 'Until Further Notice' There will be single and double-lane closures for the foreseeable future on two major parkways in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that there will be lane closures on I-684 and the Cross County Parkway “until further notice” to allow crews to make guardrail repairs. In Bedford, there will be single- and double-lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in both directions on I-684 between exit 4 (Route 172) and exit 6 (Route 35). The I-684 ramps to and from exit 6 will also be closed between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. In Mount Vernon, beginning on W…

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by Zak Failla
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Lane Closures Scheduled To Start On I-684 'Until Further Notice,' DOT Says Lane Closures Scheduled To Start On I-684 'Until Further Notice,' DOT Says
Lane Closures Scheduled To Start On I-684 'Until Further Notice,' DOT Says The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of two lengthy closures on two major roadways in the area that are set to start. There will be various single- and double-lane closures on I-684 between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 5 (Saw Mill River Parkway) in Bedford, beginning Monday, June 8 until further notice, while crews perform bridge rehabilitation. Northbound closures will take place between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; southbound closures will occur between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. The eastbound and westbound Ro…

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by Daily Voice
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Expect Delays: Days-Long Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Starts Expect Delays: Days-Long Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Starts
Expect Delays: Days-Long Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Starts There will be lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several days to allow crews to perform maintenance activities in Westchester. Beginning on Tuesday, March 3, a lane will be closed on the parkway at King Street in Rye Brook between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those closures are expected to last daily until Friday, March 6 at the same times each day. During the scope of the construction work, motorists in the area can expect delays and have been instructed to plan accordingly. The New York State Department of Transportation noted that motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for s…

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by Zak Failla
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I-84 Single-Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' DOT Says I-84 Single-Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' DOT Says
I-84 Single-Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' DOT Says There will be lane closures on I-84 for the foreseeable future in Dutchess and Putnam County. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be single-lane closures on the interstate between exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) and exit 52 B/A (Taconic State Parkway) beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 23 in the Towns of East Fishkill and Kent. According to the NYSDOT, the closures will last “until further notice, while crews perform maintenance activities.” Specific times for the closures were not announced. During the work, motorists can expect delays and should seek alter…

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by Zak Failla
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Crash Causes I-84 Delays Crash Causes I-84 Delays
Crash Causes I-84 Delays This story has been updated. An off-the-road crash of a commercial truck caused heavy delays on a stretch of I-84 early Sunday evening, Oct. 20. The crash happened westbound east of Exit 61 (Route 311) in Putnam. Recovery was expected to take up to five hours, state police said. "Expect heavy delays," state police said. "Avoid the area if possible."

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by Daily Voice
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Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled
Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled Motorists traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester next week can expect delays around the village of Scarsdale and the city of New Rochelle due to maintenance work. Double-lane closures have been announced on the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound between exit 21 Route 125) and exit 26W (I-287) beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The closures are expected to occur between approximately 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 18. While the lanes are closed, traffic will be diverted to the right shoulder. The NYSDOT noted that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for s…

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by Zak Failla
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Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled
Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled Motorists traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester next week can expect delays around Scarsdale and New Rochelle due to maintenance work. Double lane closures have been announced on the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between exit 23 (Mamaroneck Road) and exit 19 (Wilmot Road) beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The closures are expected to occur between approximately 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. through Thursday, Oct. 10 While the lanes are closed, traffic will be diverted to the right shoulder. The NYSDOT noted that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a wo…

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by Zak Failla
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Expect Delays: Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the double-lane closures scheduled on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester. The Department says that double lane closures are expected, with traffic diverted to the right shoulder, on the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound between Exit 21 and Exit 22 in Scarsdale. The closures will begin Tuesday, Sept. 10 and continue daily through Friday, Sept. 13 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when traveli…

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by Valerie Musson
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Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice
Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the various upcoming single- and double-lane closures on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester. The Department says that various single- and double-lane closures are scheduled for I-684 northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 6 (NY Route 35) in the Westchester County town of Bedford. The closures start from Monday, Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. to Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5 a.m. and will continue overnight except on Fridays and Saturdays until further notice while crews perform construction activities, weather per…

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by Valerie Musson
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Expect Delays: New Round Of Hutchinson River Parkway Shoulder Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: New Round Of Hutchinson River Parkway Shoulder Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: New Round Of Hutchinson River Parkway Shoulder Closures Scheduled A new round of closures has been announced for the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester, officials say. New York State Department of Transportation officials are warning motorists that a shoulder closure is scheduled on the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 30 (King Street) and Exit 29 (North Ridge Street) in the Village of Rye Brook. This closure will take place from Monday, Aug. 12 through Friday, Aug. 16 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. while construction crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are asked to anticipate …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned
Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned There will be lane and shoulder closures on I-84 this week as contractors perform construction activities. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Thursday, Aug. 8, there will be single lane and shoulder closures on I-84 westbound between exit 17 (Ludingtonville Road) and exit 16 (Taconic State Parkway) in Kent and East Fishkill. During the construction, motorists have been warned to expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes when possible. “Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through t…

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by Zak Failla
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Tree Cutting Will Cause Merritt Parkway Daytime Lane Closures For Weeks Tree Cutting Will Cause Merritt Parkway Daytime Lane Closures For Weeks
Tree Cutting Will Cause Merritt Parkway Daytime Lane Closures For Weeks There will be daytime closures on the Merritt Parkway for several weeks as crews conduct a tree-cutting project in Fairfield County. The Connecticut State Department of Transportation announced that crews will be cutting down dead trees, high limbs, and clearing signs on a five-mile stretch of the parkway in Greenwich. The work will require closures on both north and southbound lanes and are expected to last through approximately Friday, Aug. 9. Northbound lanes will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.; while southbound lanes will be closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. During the tree…

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by Zak Failla
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I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled
I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled Single-lane closures with periodic traffic slowdowns are scheduled on a stretch of Interstate 84. The closures will be westbound in Kent and East Fishkill between Exit 17 (Ludingtonville Road) and Exit 16 (Taconic State Parkway), and eastbound between Exit 15 (Lime Kiln Road) and Exit 16 (Taconic State Parkway) on Monday, July 1 and Tuesday July 2, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible, the New York State Department of Transportation said. Drivers are asked to u…

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by Daily Voice
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Roadwork Alert: Closure Planned For Busy Ramp On I-84 Roadwork Alert: Closure Planned For Busy Ramp On I-84
Roadwork Alert: Closure Planned For Busy Ramp On I-84 Motorists traveling in East Fishkill on Interstate 84 should be warned that a closure is scheduled on Tuesday, June 25 between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. During this time, an exit ramp closure is required on Interstate 84 eastbound at Exit 16N (Taconic State Parkway northbound) while road crews perform maintenance, weather permitting. Drivers are asked to follow the posted detour and expect possible delays. Use caution when driving through the work zone area and pay particular attention to traffic control devices like signs and flaggers. Motorists are also reminded that fines for speeding in a …

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by Valerie Musson
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Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Single-, Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Single-, Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Single-, Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Motorists are advised that a new round of single- and double-lane closures are scheduled on I-684. The closures will be southbound in North Salem, Lewisboro and Bedford between Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) and Exit 6 (Route 35), on Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly, the New York State Department of Transportation said. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic co…

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by Daily Voice
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Roadwork Alert Until Further Notice For New Northern Westchester Traffic Pattern Installation Roadwork Alert Until Further Notice For New Northern Westchester Traffic Pattern Installation
Roadwork Alert Until Further Notice For New Northern Westchester Traffic Pattern Installation A new traffic pattern is coming to a busy Northern Westchester intersection and is expected to cause delays “until further notice.” The New York State Department of Transportation announced that a new traffic pattern will be installed at the intersection of Route 117 (East Main Street) and Route 172 (South Bedford Road) in Mount Kisco, weather permitting. According to the NYSDOT, the work will begin at approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, and will last until the new traffic pattern is in place. During the work, motorists can expect delays in the area and have been advised to seek al…

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by Zak Failla
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Single-Lane Closures On Hutchinson River Parkway Will Last Nearly Two Weeks Single-Lane Closures On Hutchinson River Parkway Will Last Nearly Two Weeks
Single-Lane Closures On Hutchinson River Parkway Will Last Nearly Two Weeks There will be single lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway for nearly two weeks as crews perform construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning on Monday, June 17, there will be single lane closures in both directions between exit 7 (Boston Post Road) and exit 30 (King Street). The closures are expected to last through Friday, June 28. Motorists traveling through Pelham, Eastchester, Rye Brook, Harrison, Scarsdale, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle will be impacting. During the construction work, motorists…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
New Ramp Closure Scheduled For I-684/I-287 Merger New Ramp Closure Scheduled For I-684/I-287 Merger
New Ramp Closure Scheduled For I-684/I-287 Merger Motorists in the Hudson Valley can expect temporary delays this week on I-684 as contracting crews close down the ramp to I-287 to conduct construction activities in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14, the ramp will be closed in Harrison. During the construction activities, motorists can expect delays in the area. There will be posted detours and drivers have been “asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, inclu…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
I-95 Gridlock Alert Warning Issued For Weekend I-95 Gridlock Alert Warning Issued For Weekend
I-95 Gridlock Alert Warning Issued For Weekend Police departments in the area have issued a gridlock warning as a result of a major project on I-95 in Stamford, which will result in delays stretching back into Westchester. Advising motorists to “plan for the worst,” police say road crews will be replacing a bridge in Stamford over I-95 at Exit 9, and the interstate will be closed in both directions. This is likely to impact local streets in town during the following two weekends: Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2 and Saturday, June 8 to Sunday, June 9. The bridge replacement will detour I-95 motorists toward on- and off-ramps, where the …

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by Valerie Musson
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Lane Closure On Saw Mill Parkway Stretch To Last Through End Of June Lane Closure On Saw Mill Parkway Stretch To Last Through End Of June
Lane Closure On Saw Mill Parkway Stretch To Last Through End Of June Motorists are advised that a long-term right lane closure is expected to continue on a stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway through the end of June. The closure is northbound between Exit 17 (Ashford Avenue) and Exit 21 (eastbound and westbound NY Route 119) in the Town of Greenburgh villages of Dobbs Ferry and Ardsley while crews perform construction activities. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly until approximately June 28. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, inc…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: I-95 Stretch Will Be Shut Down Both Ways For Bridge Replacement Roadwork Alert: I-95 Stretch Will Be Shut Down Both Ways For Bridge Replacement
Roadwork Alert: I-95 Stretch Will Be Shut Down Both Ways For Bridge Replacement Motorists have been advised to avoid a stretch of I-95 as contractors prepare to kick off work on an overpass that is getting a multi-million dollar overhaul in the area, likely leading to lengthy delays for drivers passing through the area. The Connecticut State Department of Transportation announced plans to replace the Route 1 overpass at Exit 9 in Stamford with a new steel and concrete structure over the summer. Construction is scheduled for the weekends of Friday, May 31 and Friday, June 7 and is expected to cost approximately $15 million. The DOT said that the project will be using an…

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by Zak Failla