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Lanes Reopen After Dislodged Container Blocks Parkway Near Greenwich, Port Chester Border Lanes Reopen After Dislodged Container Blocks Parkway Near Greenwich, Port Chester Border
Lanes Reopen After Dislodged Container Blocks Parkway Near Greenwich, Port Chester Border This story has been updated. All lanes of a busy parkway in Westchester have reopened after a dislodged container temporarily blocked it off.  The incident happened on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Rye Brook, where the container blocked the left lane near Exit 27 (King Street), Westchester County Police announced on Tuesday, April 16, adding that the lane was open again as of 4 p.m.  No information on how the container became dislodged was released. 

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by Ben Crnic
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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: 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: 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
Police & Fire
Police: CT Man Nabbed For DUI After Crash Causing Hours-Long Road Closure Police: CT Man Nabbed For DUI After Crash Causing Hours-Long Road Closure
Police: CT Man Nabbed For DUI After Crash Causing Hours-Long Road Closure 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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Roadwork Alert: Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Will Last For Days Roadwork Alert: Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Will Last For Days
Roadwork Alert: Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Will Last For Days Construction projects on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County will lead to lane closures and delays for several days. The New York State Department of Transportation announced planned lane closures on the parkway beginning on Monday, June 22. Officials said there will be single-lane closures in both directions of the Hutchinson River Parkway between exit 10 (East 3rd Street) in the Village of Pelham and exit 13 (Cross County Parkway) in the City of Mount Vernon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday, June 26 to facilitate tree trimming and cutting. In Scarsdale, there wi…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
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
Traffic
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
Traffic
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
Traffic
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
Traffic
Route 1 Lane Closure Scheduled In Port Chester Route 1 Lane Closure Scheduled In Port Chester
Route 1 Lane Closure Scheduled In Port Chester There will be a lane closure on a stretch of Route 1 for several hours as contractors perform highway work activities in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that there will be lane closures in both directions in Port Chester between Read Street and Putnam Avenue between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16. During the scope of the project, motorists in the area can expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. The NYSDOT noted, “drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
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
Traffic
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
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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
Traffic
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
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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
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Hutch Stretch Will Be Closed For Parts Of Three Days During Construction Work Hutch Stretch Will Be Closed For Parts Of Three Days During Construction Work
Hutch Stretch Will Be Closed For Parts Of Three Days During Construction Work A section of the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed on three separate days during construction. The closure is planned on the northbound Hutch at Exit 26W (I-287) in Harrison daily, from Monday, May 20 through Wednesday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should follow the posted detour utilizing Exit 26E and anticipate possible delays, 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 control …

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by Daily Voice
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Serious I-684, Saw Mill Parkway Crashes Cause Delays Serious I-684, Saw Mill Parkway Crashes Cause Delays
Serious I-684, Saw Mill Parkway Crashes Cause Delays This story has been updated. Serious motor-vehicle crashes caused delays on stretches of I-684 and the Saw Mill River Parkway early Wednesday evening, May 8. The I-684 crash was northbound at I-84 (Exit 9), with traffic backed up to Hardscrabble Road (Exit 8) in North Salem through around 8 p.m. The Saw Mill Parkway crash occurred on the southbound side in the area of Croton Avenue/Route 133 (Exit 36) in Mount Kisco just before 7:30 p.m., causing delays both ways until it was cleared.

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by Daily Voice
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Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Motorists are advised that various double-lane closures are scheduled on I-684 northbound and southbound. The closures will be between Exit 3 (Route 22) in Armonk and Exit 6 (Route 35) in Katonah, daily from Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flaggers. Motorists are reminded that fines…

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by Daily Voice
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Brand-New Round Of Double Lane Closures Scheduled On Lengthy Stretch Of I-684 Brand-New Round Of Double Lane Closures Scheduled On Lengthy Stretch Of I-684
Brand-New Round Of Double Lane Closures Scheduled On Lengthy Stretch Of I-684 Motorists are advised that a new round of double-lane closures throughout the week will cause delays on an 11-mile stretch of I-684. The closures are scheduled both northbound and southbound, between Exit 3 (Route 22) in Armonk and Exit 6 (Route 35) in Katonah, daily from Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control d…

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by Daily Voice
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Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Motorists are advised that various double-lane closures are scheduled on I-684 northbound and southbound. The closures will be in North Castle and Harrison between Exit 1 (Interstate 287/Split to Interstate 684 spur) and Exit 3 (Route 22), daily from Wednesday, April 24 through Saturday, April 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including s…

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by Daily Voice