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Bridge Work To Cause Lane Shifts, Closures Along I-95, I-287 For 5 Months
An ongoing bridge replacement project is set to cause several lane shifts and reductions on Interstate 95 and 287 in Westchester for more than five months, officials announced. The new lane configurations, which will affect Interstate 95 and Interstate 287 in Rye and Port Chester, will go into effect on Monday, April 1 at 8 p.m. and are expected to continue through Sunday, Sept. 15, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The lane shifts and reductions will allow crews to work on the ongoing project to replace the bridges carrying I-287 over Midland Avenue.…
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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 Fairfield County 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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I-84 Stretch Reopens After Crash Involving Overturned Tractor-Trailer
A crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of I-84. The closure was on the eastbound side near Exit 4 in Danbury on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13. The crash occurred just after 6:30 a.m. and the lanes remain closed during the accident investigation by Connecticut State Police through about 10:30 a.m., when the lanes reopened. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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I-84 Stretch Reopens After Crash Involving Overturned Tractor-Trailer
This story has been updated. A crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of I-84. The closure was on the eastbound side near Exit 4 in Danbury on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13. The crash occurred just after 6:30 a.m. and the lanes remain closed during the accident investigation by Connecticut State Police through about 10:30 a.m., when the lanes reopened. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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I-84 Stretch Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Fire
This story has been updated. A stretch of I-84 has reopened after a tractor-trailer fire caused its closure. The westbound lanes were shut down in Northern Fairfield County between Exits 5 and 4 in Danbury early Friday afternoon, July 17. Eastbound traffic in the area was stop-and-go due to rubbernecking delays.
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Protests Lead To More Road Closures In Fairfield County
This story has been updated. Roadways that were closed in Norwalk due to protests over police-involved incidents, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis, have now reopened. All roads affected in the city reopened by 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. 'Thank you, community partners, neighbors and friends who participated in the …
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I-95 Reopens After Crash
This story has been updated. A stretch of I-95.has reopened after a serious crash had caused its closure. The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 18 on the southbound side between the New York/Connecticut state line and I-287 (Exit 21) in Westchester. Two lanes reopened around 2:30 p.m. and all lanes by 3 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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Merritt Parkway Stretch Reopens After Pileup Crash
This story has been updated. A stretch of the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield County has reopened after a five-vehicle, chain-reaction crash caused its closure. The closure, on the northbound side, started around 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 and is between Main Avenue (Exit 40) and Route 33 (Exit 41). During the closure, members of the Norwalk Fire Department worked to extricate two occupants from their vehicle. The extrication of the male passenger took a couple of minutes, and he was transported to Norwalk Hospital by Westport EMS, with non-life threatening injuries, t…
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Lane Closures Scheduled For I-95 Roadwork
A series of lane closures have been scheduled for I-95 in Westchester, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. One lane of I-95 northbound and I-287 eastbound will close Friday, Sept. 6 at 10 p.m. until Monday, Sept. 9 at 6 a.m. as road crews install precast pavement slabs as part of the “Last Mile” infrastructure project. The closure will affect I-95 northbound from just past exit 21 at mile marker 14.0 to the Connecticut state line. One lane will also be closed on I-287 eastbound from exit 12 to the merge with I-95 northbound. An additional lane will be closed on I-95 northbou…
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Expect Traffic Delays, Road Closures During Annual Norwalk Oyster Festival
As thousands make plans to attend the annual Norwalk Oyster Festival, police are reminding festivalgoers to expect traffic delays. The festival, which runs from Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Veteran's Memorial Park on Seaview Avenue is expected to tie up traffic at several different points, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrence Blake. Blake said motorists should expect delays in lower East Norwalk as well as South Norwalk due to festival traffic. During festival hours, Seaview Avenue will be closed from Fort Point Street to East Avenue and East Avenue between S…
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