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Lane Closure Scheduled For Hutch Lane Closure Scheduled For Hutch
Lane Closure Scheduled For Hutch There will be overnight lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester for maintenance activity in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation released an alert on Thursday cautioning motorists that beginning at 8 p.m. on Sept. 6 through 3 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, a northbound lane will be closed on the parkway between exit 25 (Route 127) and exit 26E (I-287.) During the construction and lane closures, motorists can expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes when possible. Flaggers are expected to be posted in the area to assist with the flow of…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Travel Delays Continue Following Danbury Dump Truck Crash Travel Delays Continue Following Danbury Dump Truck Crash
Travel Delays Continue Following Danbury Dump Truck Crash Motorists can expect continued significant travel delays through the evening commute in Northern Fairfield County after a dump truck struck a pole, bringing down power lines earlier Monday. The crash took place around 10:10 a.m. Monday at 3 Plumtrees Road in Danbury when the truck, exiting a business with its bed extended struck the power lines over the roadway, said Danbury PD Det. Ralph Anderson. The truck bed that hit the utility lines caused a utility pole to break and the lines to come down in the roadway resulting in the dump truck rolling onto its driver's side, Anderson said. The o…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County
Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County With more than 1,000 expected to participate in the annual CT Challenge Bike Tour on Saturday, traffic may be tied up on local Connecticut roads, leading to delays for motorists. Cyclists will kick off the event at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday morning, with participants competing in a 10, 25, 50, 75 or 100-mile route. The event starts and finishes at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport In total, 1,004 riders have registered among 122 teams.. The Westport Police Department issued an advisory, warning that motorists can expect to see a large volume of cyclists between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. in…

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by Zak Failla
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I-95 Reopens; Flooding Reported On Numerous Roadways I-95 Reopens; Flooding Reported On Numerous Roadways
I-95 Reopens; Flooding Reported On Numerous Roadways This story has been updated. A new round of thunderstorms with heavy downpours resulted in flooding throughout Fairfield County with a stretch of I-95 closed for a portion of the Thursday evening commute. The closure occurred southbound between Exit 15 and Exit 16 in Norwalk. The northbound side in that area had one lane open. The roadway reopened in both directions around 6 p.m. Shortly after, a vehicle stalled in the center lane, leading to new delays. Flooding also led to the closure of a lane on the northbound Merritt Parkway between Route 120A/King St (Exit 27) and Round Hill Road (E…

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by Daily Voice
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Expect Heavy Traffic Delays In Downtown Stamford Due To Construction Work Expect Heavy Traffic Delays In Downtown Stamford Due To Construction Work
Expect Heavy Traffic Delays In Downtown Stamford Due To Construction Work Motorists driving through downtown Stamford on Thursday should expect heavy delays throughout the day due to construction.The delays, expected to last until 6 p.m., will be primarily on Summer Street and Washington Boulevard between Broad and Main streets, Stamford Police said in an advisory issued just before 10 a.m. Thursday. Avoid operating a vehicle in the area if you don't have to, police said.

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
Expect Delays: Greenwich Town Party To Impact I-95 Traffic, Local Roads Expect Delays: Greenwich Town Party To Impact I-95 Traffic, Local Roads
Expect Delays: Greenwich Town Party To Impact I-95 Traffic, Local Roads Greenwich police are alerting residents and partygoers to expect traffic delays and road closures during the annual Greenwich Town Party on Saturday. The event, which draws more than 8,000 visitors, takes place at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St., and features a day full of fun events for kids, family-friendly music and lots of great food.  It's meant to bring together the town's residents to help usher in summer and to get to know each other.  A huge draw this year is a concert performance by Eric Clapton. Police said that I-95, Exit 3 off-ramps will be closed from 9 to 11 p.m. A…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hutchinson River Parkway Drawbridge Reopens After Hours-Long Closure Hutchinson River Parkway Drawbridge Reopens After Hours-Long Closure
Hutchinson River Parkway Drawbridge Reopens After Hours-Long Closure New update: The Hutchinson River Parkway drawbridge near the Westchester/Bronx border reopened around 7 p.m. Wednesday after a closure of around three hours led to gridlock and detoured traffic. Hutch southbound traffic in Westchester was diverted in New Rochelle to the westbound Cross County Parkway. The Cross County Parkway eastbound ramp to the southbound Hutch was also closed.  Earlier report: Motorists should avoid the Hutchinson River Parkway in southern Westchester and the Bronx Wednesday afternoon into the evening due to a stuck drawbridge. Westchester County Police said the brid…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Weekslong Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closures Start Weekslong Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closures Start
Weekslong Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closures Start Motorists planning on traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway can expect delays of up to 20 minutes for several weeks as contracting crews begin an extensive construction project in the area. The closures now underway are expected to last through Friday, May 10, leading to lengthy delays. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert to Westchester residents, warning that there will be single and double lane closures from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays on the parkway between Exit 7 (North Avenue) and Exit 30 (King Street). Detours will be posted, according to the NYSDOT …

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by Zak Failla
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Traffic Alert Issued As Route 59 Work Starts Traffic Alert Issued As Route 59 Work Starts
Traffic Alert Issued As Route 59 Work Starts Motorists planning on traveling on Route 59 in Easton can expect slight delays in the area as crews begin efforts to replace the guardrail system and cut trees for several days. The Connecticut Department of Transportation will begin replacing the guardrail daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, April 16, during which time, there are expected to be delays along different parts of Route 59. According to officials, this phase of the project is expected to last approximately a month. A map of the expected closures can be found above. Work is expected to begin this week in the area of Church Ro…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Quite A Crowd Expected At Greater Danbury Half Marathon, 5K Races Quite A Crowd Expected At Greater Danbury Half Marathon, 5K Races
Quite A Crowd Expected At Greater Danbury Half Marathon, 5K Races A large turnout is expected Sunday, April 8 for the annual Greater Danbury Half Marathon and 5K race, which will begin at 9:15 a.m.  The half marathon will begin at Roger's Park. (Turn onto South Street then onto Mountainville Avenue.) The race proceeds onto Mountainville towards Long Ridge Road then onto Reservoir Road and enters into Bethel.  Runners will re-enter Danbury on Long Ridge Road to Mountainville Avenue and ends back at Roger's Park. Expect traffic delays while the race is on. 

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by Jon Craig
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Expect Delays: Route 35 Road Work Resumes In Ridgefield Expect Delays: Route 35 Road Work Resumes In Ridgefield
Expect Delays: Route 35 Road Work Resumes In Ridgefield Motorists planning on traveling on Danbury Road (Route 35) through Ridgefield can expect delays this week as contracting crews complete work in the area. The Connecticut State Department of Transportation informed town officials over the weekend that there will be alternate one-way traffic on Route 35 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday at the Fox Hills Condo entrance. There will also be delays and alternate one-way traffic from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday for construction. Officials said that minor traffic impacts are expected, and motorists should plan according…

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by Zak Failla
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Merritt Parkway Tree Removal Will Last Three Weeks: Here's When Work Starts Merritt Parkway Tree Removal Will Last Three Weeks: Here's When Work Starts
Merritt Parkway Tree Removal Will Last Three Weeks: Here's When Work Starts Motorists planning on traveling on the Merritt Parkway can expect delays as contracting crews get set to begin tree removal efforts in Fairfield County. The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued an alert this week, cautioning that beginning on Monday, March 26, Advanced Construction and Tree Removal LLC is planning to begin their operation near the parkway, causing temporary lane closures around Greenwich and Stamford. The project is expected to last an estimated three weeks, with an end date of Wednesday, April 14 planned. During the tree removal operation, the DOT said that mo…

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by Zak Failla