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CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols
CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols Connecticut State Police will be out in force during the holiday season, targeting distracted or impaired drivers on area highways. Troopers will be assigned to conduct roving patrols for nearly two weeks beginning on Friday, Dec. 20, as the roadways are expected to be filled with motorists traveling to see friends and family. Police noted that “a busy week will be made even more heavily traveled with Christmas falling on a Wednesday.” According to AAA, a record-breaking 112.5 million Americans are expected to travel for the holiday season, including more than 102 million who will likely …
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut During the unofficial last weekend of summer, Connecticut State Troopers are reminding drivers to be smart, drive safe and be prepared for thousands of other vehicles on the roads. They're also announcing they will be out in force to check for drunk and drugged drivers, as well as aggressive drivers. To make sure all stay safe, they will begin extra patrols at midnight, Friday, Aug. 30 and continue through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. “The priority of all operators should be arrival at their destination in a safe manner," said Col. Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the Conn…
I-84 Crash Causing Heavy Delays During Evening Commute I-84 Crash Causing Heavy Delays During Evening Commute
I-84 Crash Causing Heavy Delays During Evening Commute This story has been updated. There was gridlock on a stretch of I-84 during the evening commute due to a crash that took out one lane for nearly an hour. The crash, reported around 5 p.m., blocked the left lane on the westbound side at Route 9 (Exit 13) in Dutchess County. The lane reopened just before 6 p.m.
Blocked Lane Causes Hour-Long I-84 Delays During Evening Commute Blocked Lane Causes Hour-Long I-84 Delays During Evening Commute
Blocked Lane Causes Hour-Long I-84 Delays During Evening Commute This story has been updated. There were hour-long delays on a busy stretch of I-84 during the evening commute with the right lane blocked for about an hour. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. Monday, May 13 westbound in Beacon neat the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, with traffic backed up to Route 9 (Exit 13). The lane reopened just before 7 p.m.
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says The New York State Thruway Authority has a simple message for motorists during the controlled demolition period of the old Tappan Zee Bridge. Stay away. The new TZB will be closed for up to an hour during the old bridge's demolition and significant delays are expected and motorists should avoid the area and take alternate routes, the Thruway Authority said. The demolition will now be held on Tuesday, Jan.15 at 10 a.m. It was originally set for Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m., before being postponed due to windy conditions. State Police will stop New York State Thruway traffic (I-87/I…
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement For those planning on downing a few cocktails to ring in the New Year and then drive, the state police are reminding all to have a designated driver in order to avoid landing in jail, or worse, being involved in a crash that could kill or injure someone else. The department said that tens of thousands of drivers will be on the highways as the holidays wind down with a bang on New Year's Eve. They are reminding drivers to : Drive the speed limit. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts. Signal when turning, chan…
State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details
State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details With a record number of travelers expected to hit the road this holiday season, Connecticut State Police are cautioning area residents to mind the rules of the road take it easy on the eggnog if they’re going to get behind the wheel. Fresh on the heels of one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons, Americans getting ready to go on the move for the Christmas and New Year holidays. AAA estimates that a record-breaking 112.5 million travelers - more than a third of all Americans - are expected to visit family and friends for the holiday. AAA estimates that an estimated 102 million of those…
Danbury Woman Charged With DWI In Putnam County Stop Danbury Woman Charged With DWI In Putnam County Stop
Danbury Woman Charged With DWI In Putnam County Stop New York State Police troopers busted more than a dozen motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the weekend in the Hudson Valley. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Saturday, Dec. 1, State Police from Hawthorne arrested John D. Fuller, 59, of Cortlandt, for DWI, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, both misdemeanors. He was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh when he was found sleeping on the Parkway. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Dec. 2, Stat…
Four From Fairfield County Charged With DUI By NY State Police Four From Fairfield County Charged With DUI By NY State Police
Four From Fairfield County Charged With DUI By NY State Police New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted nearly 30 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the last week-plus. The local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 26, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Walter L. Traub, 41, of Bedford, for DWI. He was traveling on I-84 in Patterson, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Oct. 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Jorge A. Pineda, 36, of Port Chest…
Injuries Reported In Two-Car I-84 Crash Injuries Reported In Two-Car I-84 Crash
Injuries Reported In Two-Car I-84 Crash This story has been updated. A serious crash with injuries reported caused delays on a stretch of I-84 late afternoon into early Sunday evening. The crash occurred on the eastbound side in Fishkill at Route 9 (Exit 13) with traffic backed up to Route 52 (Exit 12). Emergency responders rushed to the crash scene.
Daytime Road Work Set To Start On I-84 Daytime Road Work Set To Start On I-84
Daytime Road Work Set To Start On I-84 There will be delays on I-84 in Dutchess County this week while contracting crews shut down lanes in both directions in Fishkill as they continue construction work in the area. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, motorists have been advised by the New York State Department of Transportation that traffic slowdowns and stoppages are anticipated on both the eastbound and westbound sides of the interstate between Exit 12 (Route 52) and Exit 13 (Route 9), in Fishkill. The delays are expected to last through 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. There is a 20 percent chance of rain on Wednesday, acco…
Crash Ties Up I-84 Evening Commute Crash Ties Up I-84 Evening Commute
Crash Ties Up I-84 Evening Commute This story has been updated. There was gridlock on a stretch of I-84 late Thursday afternoon following a serious crash. The crash, on the westbound side, occurred between Route 9 (Exit 13) and Route 52 (Exit 12) at around 5 p.m.
Plan For Tolls On CT Highways Moves Forward Plan For Tolls On CT Highways Moves Forward
Plan For Tolls On CT Highways Moves Forward Key state legislative committees moved a step closer last week Thursday on plans to place electronic tolls on highways throughout Connecticut.. The Transportation Committee as well as the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee passed Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s bill authorizing the state Department of Transportation to develop and implement state tolls on I-95, I-84, the Merritt Parkway and other state routes, such as Route 8 and Route 9. Another bill requires a study and a formal proposal by the state Department of Transportation, and then a second vote by the Legislature next year, before toll…