Lengthy I-95 Bridge Work Starting Lengthy I-95 Bridge Work Starting
Lengthy I-95 Bridge Work Starting A monthlong closure on an I-95 bridge in Connecticut has been announced by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. There will be evening lane closures on I-95 in both directions beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 11, through Friday, Oct. 11 in Milford. The closures are expected between exit 33 (Ferry Boulevard), and exit 36 (Plains Road). The project is expected to be worked between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Monday through Thursday. The Department of Transportation said that the project consists of concrete deck end repairs and asphaltic plug joint installation on the bridge that passes over t…
I-84 Ramp Reopens After Officer-Involved Shooting I-84 Ramp Reopens After Officer-Involved Shooting
I-84 Ramp Reopens After Officer-Involved Shooting An exit ramp on I-84 near the New York/Connecticut border has reopened after an officer-involved shooting resulted in its closure. Danbury Police and State Police remain on scene at Old Ridgebury Road, Connecticut State Police following the incident that occurred before noontime on Wednesday, July 3. The Department of Transportation had shut down the Exit 2 ramp at Ridgebury Road. Road closures also affected traffic near Trader Joe's and Rosie Tomorrow's on Mill  Plain Road. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton said the officer involved was not injured and that there is no threat to the public…
Second Closure For I-95 Bridge Replacement Project Starts Second Closure For I-95 Bridge Replacement Project Starts
Second Closure For I-95 Bridge Replacement Project Starts Contracting crews are gearing up to shut down a stretch of I-95 for the second weekend in a row as they continue working on a multi-million dollar bridge replacement project in Fairfield County. Earlier this year, 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 began last weekend on the $15 million project, on Friday, May 31, and is expected to continue this weekend from Friday, June 7 through Monday, June 10. During the construction work, motorists…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
Avoid The Area: 14 Hours Of Emergency Sewer Repair Work Scheduled For Route 1 Stretch Avoid The Area: 14 Hours Of Emergency Sewer Repair Work Scheduled For Route 1 Stretch
Avoid The Area: 14 Hours Of Emergency Sewer Repair Work Scheduled For Route 1 Stretch Due to a significant breakage issue with the main sanitary sewer line on a stretch of Route 1, approximately 14 hours of emergency sewer repair work has been scheduled in Darien. Contractors working for the Town of Darien Department of Public Works will be performing the replacement work on Tuesday, May 14 in the area of Post Road and Birch Road, starting at approximately 6 a.m. The work is expected to go until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, Darien Police said.  Access into Birch Road from Route 1 will not be available for the majority of the day and motorists will be required…
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.
Weekend Traffic Alert Issued For Maker Faire, Minute Man Race In Westport Weekend Traffic Alert Issued For Maker Faire, Minute Man Race In Westport
Weekend Traffic Alert Issued For Maker Faire, Minute Man Race In Westport The Westport Police Department is cautioning motorists to be cautious over the weekend due to popular events that are scheduled. This weekend, the Maker Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 with several attractions being held around the Baldwin Lot on Elm Street and the Veterans Green. The following day, Sunday, April 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the Westport Young Women’s League will host the annual Minute Man Race. On Saturday, Westport police officers will be stationed at busy intersections to assist with the flow of pedestrian traffic during what is expected to…
I-95 Reopens After Crash Involving Overturned Tractor-Trailer I-95 Reopens After Crash Involving Overturned Tractor-Trailer
I-95 Reopens After Crash Involving Overturned Tractor-Trailer This story has been updated. A stretch of I-95 in Fairfield County has reopened after a crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer on Monday morning, April 15. The crash occurred northbound at Atlantic Street (Exit 8) in Stamford just before 4:15 a.m. and remained closed until around 11:30 a.m.
Roadwork Alert: Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Roadwork Alert: Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Roadwork Alert: Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Motorists are advised that double-lane closures are planned on the Hutchinson River Parkway during the upcoming workweek. The closures will be northbound between Exit 25 (North Street, Route 127) and Exit 27 (Purchase Street, Route 120) daily Monday, April 15 through Friday April 19, between 10 a.m. and noon while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should follow the posted detour and anticipate possible delays. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including s…