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$32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 Near Fairfield County Border
Work has commenced on a multi-million dollar project that will restore a well-used stretch of highway in Westchester, officials announced. In an announcement this week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said a $32.4 million resurfacing project has started on a 5.5-mile stretch of Interstate 287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) between Westchester Avenue in Harrison and Route 1 in Rye. According to Hochul, the project will repair road joints, add new pavement, and upgrade road striping on the stretch of highway, which is part of one of the busiest roadways in the Hudson Valley. …
Business
Wegmans To Open First Connecticut Location In Fairfield County
The super popular grocery store Wegmans Food Market is building its first store in Connecticut -- in Fairfield County. The store, which will be located in Norwalk, is currently in the planning stages with the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. Wegmans Norwalk will be located on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue, adjacent to route I-95. The property is currently occupied by an office complex owned by MBI Inc., which plans to move to new office space within Norwalk before construction of the new Wegmans store begins. During a meeting on Wednesday, July 20, Wegmans and city o…
Police & Fire
Motorist Flees Scene After Vehicle Fire Forces Closure Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County
A motorist fled the scene after the vehicle they were driving caught fire in the middle of I-95 in Fairfield County. The incident took place around 10:25 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, when the Fairfield Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a fire on the highway near Exit 19, in Fairfield, said the Fairfield Fire Department. By the time firefighters arrived on the scene, the vehicle was fully ablaze in the center lane, the department said. With the assistance of the State Police, traffic was closed for a period of time in the southbound direction, so responders could safely…
Traffic
Expect Delays: Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of upcoming double-lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The Department says that double lane closures are scheduled for the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound between Exit 23 (Mamaroneck) and Exit 26 (Interstate 287) in the Westchester County towns of Scarsdale and Harrison with traffic diverted to the right shoulder. The lanes will close daily beginning Tuesday, Oct. 29 through Friday, Nov. 1 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists…
News
Roadwork To Affect Danbury Branch Train Service
Roadwork is expected to impact service on the Danbury Branch for consecutive weekends as crews complete a road realignment project, the MTA announced. From Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21; and Friday, July 26 and Sunday, July 28, Connecticut State Department of Transportation crews will realign the intersection of Long Ridge Road and Simpaug Turnpike in Redding to correct a severe skew that has caused safety issues, primarily on the highway. According to the MTA, “the new alignment will raise the intersection, requiring Metro-North crews to remove and rebuild the railroad crossing a…
Traffic
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…
Traffic
Separate Hutchinson River Parkway Daytime Single-Lane Closures Scheduled
Rounds of single-lane closures have been scheduled for separate stretches of the Hutchinson River Parkway in Rye Brook, Harrison and Scarsdale. Closures are planned northbound between Exit 23 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 30 (King Street) on Tuesday, April 23, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. There will also be closures both northbound and southbound between Exit 25 (North Street, Route 127) and Exit 30 (King Street) beginning Monday, April 22 until further notice, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Motorists should follow the posted d…
News
Merritt Parkway Lanes Will Be Closed During Bridge Work
There will be weeknight lane closures on the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield County for several days as contractors continue overnight bridge maintenance activity in Trumbull. The Connecticut State Department of Transportation announced that beginning on Monday, March 18, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., there will be various lane closures, which are expected to last through Friday, March 22. There will be closures in both directions on the Merritt Parkway between exit 52 (Route 8 and Route 108) and exit 50 (Route 127). Additionally, there will be closures on Route 8 between exit 9 (Route 15) and exit …
News
New Days-Long Hutch Closure Scheduled
Get set for a new closure last over several days on a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway. Motorists have been advised that beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed in Mount Vernon and Pelham between exit 6 (I-95) and Exit 15 (Cross County Parkway). The closure is scheduled to conclude at 5 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, in advance of the morning commute. Northbound traffic on the parkway will be detoured at the I-95 interchange. Southbound traffic will be diverted to the Cross County Parkway and the Bronx River Parkway. All ramps to the Hutchinson …
News
Sign Upgrade Projects Start On I-84 Corridor, Including I-684, I-287
Some major roadways are getting a facelift, as the New York State Department of Transportation kicks off a pair of projects. NYSDOT acting Commissioner Paul Karas announced on Thursday that they’ve begun installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment on area roadways. The second project includes upgrading existing guide signs on I-84 from the Pennsylvania state line in Orange County to the Connecticut state line in Putnam County. Karas said the ITS equipment is being installed on I-84 from the Pennsylvania State line to the Connecticut State line in Orange, Dutchess and…
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: New Closure For Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Will Last Over Four Days
More lane closures have been announced on the Hutchinson River Parkway. Motorists have been advised that beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed between exit 6 (I-95) and Exit 15 (Cross County Parkway). The closure is scheduled to conclude at 5 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, in advance of the morning commute. Northbound traffic on the parkway will be detoured at the I-95 interchange. Southbound traffic will be diverted to the Cross County Parkway and the Bronx River Parkway. All ramps to the Hutchinson River Parkway south of the East 3rd Street overpass …
Traffic
Weekend Roadway Shutdown Starts During Maintenance Work In Fairfield County
A busy roadway in Fairfield County will be shut down for the weekend as crews do maintenance work in the area. The Monroe Police Department issued an alert cautioning that Route 25 will be closed from Brook Street to Knollwood Street, as they install a new box culvert at the Aquarion Reservoir. Police noted that the work zone will extend through the shopping plaza south of Knollwood Street with alternating traffic on Route 25. The closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, and last through 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 27. There will be business access provided, police said. Following this …
Traffic
Advisory Issued For Pavement Project On I-84, I-684
Overnight ramp and lane closures have been scheduled as contracting crews continue road resurfacing projects on I-684 and I-84. The New York State Department of Transportation says that overnight ramp closures have been scheduled as part of the ongoing pavement construction in Putnam County. The NYSDOT said that from 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. each night in Southeast, beginning on Monday, June 25 and lasting through at least Friday, June 29, there will be several ramp closures, including: The I-84 eastbound and westbound ramps to Exit 20S (I-684 South) are expected to be closed Monday, June 25,…
Traffic
Expect Delays: Long Ridge Road Resurfacing Starts
There will be lane closures in Stamford for several days as crews begin a road resurfacing project in on Long Ridge Road. The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that beginning on Monday, May 14, there will be a 2.7-mile project performed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the road that is expected to last through Friday, May 18. During the scope of the project, lane closures have been scheduled on Long Ridge Road from the .28 mile north of Route 15 underpass to the 0.11 mile south of Riverbank Road. Detours will be posted and there will be flaggers in the area to assist with the flow …
News
Alert Issued For Eversource Gas Main Project In New Canaan
As part of a multi-million-dollar project to expand the natural gas distribution system in Darien and New Canaan, Eversource Energy will be working along State Routes 106 and 124 beginning the week of April 30. According to local police, drivers may experience delays due to alternating one-way traffic as well as occasional lane closures. To ensure the safe completion of this work, police and signs will be deployed approaching these locations to help manage the flow of traffic. Work is expected to begin Monday, April 30 through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. each weekday through late O…
Traffic
Traffic Advisory Issued For Danbury
On or about April 1, the City of Danbury will begin replacing the Reservoir Street bridge that crosses over the creek near the Bethel town line. During construction, traffic will be limited to one lane. Portable signals will be installed to control traffic. At about the mid point of the three-month project, Reservoir Street will be closed completely in both directions for about two weeks, Bethel officials said. Notices will be posted in advance of the street's shutdown. Bethel commuters are advised to seek an alternate route during construction. The project is scheduled to end by the…
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