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Part Of Busy Northern Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month Part Of Busy Northern Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month
Part Of Busy Northern Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month A section of a busy roadway in Northern Westchester will soon close for four weeks.  The section of Route 118 in Yorktown between Birdsall Drive and Hanover Street will close starting on Monday, Oct. 17, at 12 a.m. and continue to Monday, Nov. 14, Department of Transportation officials said.  The closure is to allow for a culvert replacement if weather permits, officials said.  As a detour, commuters should use Route 202, Saw Mill River Road and State Route 35, and State Route 200.  Officials are warning commuters to drive slowly near the work zone…

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by Ben Crnic
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Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Taconic, Sprain Brook Parkway, I-684 Patrols Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Taconic, Sprain Brook Parkway, I-684 Patrols
Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Taconic, Sprain Brook Parkway, I-684 Patrols New York State Police troopers went deep undercover, posing as construction workers, handing out nearly 50 tickets to motorists during “Operation Hardhat” in Westchester and Putnam counties. This week,  troopers teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation for the special detail, dishing out a total of 49 tickets to speedsters and distracted drivers on I-684, the Taconic and Sprain Brook Parkways. During the two-day detail, troopers patrolled highway work zones for violations that include speeding, failing to adhere to the "Move Over" law use of a cell phone while d…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Officers Disguised As Highway Workers Monitoring NY Roadways Police Officers Disguised As Highway Workers Monitoring NY Roadways
Police Officers Disguised As Highway Workers Monitoring NY Roadways Drivers who speed through work zones or ignore construction signs might soon have a ticket in their pocket when a special enforcement detail hits the roadways. Dubbed "Operation Hardhat," the statewide traffic enforcement detail -- which began on Tuesday, July 14 --  targets motorists who drive recklessly through work zones.  The operation is a joint initiative between the New York State Police, Department of Transportation, and Thruway Authority, to crack down on work zone violations and highlight the importance of safe driving when encountering construction, maintenance, and eme…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says
Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says Roadwork with lane closures on Interstate 84 will continue throughout the year,  the New York State Department of Transportation said. Motorists using the highway in Dutchess and Putnam counties will face single-lane closures for pavement repairs. The repairs will run between Exit 50 in the Town of Fishkill, Dutchess County, and Exit 61 in the Town of Patterson, Putnam County, DOT said. The construction will be performed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights beginning Monday, June 22, and run through the year, weather permitting, the department said. Motorists should anticipate delay…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway There will be lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester for several days to permit for tree cutting efforts along the highway. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert announcing single lane closures in both directions of the parkway in Pelham and Mount Vernon between exit 10 (East 3rd Street) and exit 13 (Cross County Parkway) this week. The planned lane closures are scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, June 19. “Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone,” the NYSDOT announce…

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by Zak Failla
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Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled
Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled There will be single-lane closures for several weeks on the Taconic State Parkway. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning motorists that beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 in Putnam and Dutchess counties, there will be northbound lane closures daily through Friday, July 3 in Putnam Valley, Kent, and East Fishkill. NYSDOT said that the closures will include northbound lanes between exit 31 (Route 301) and exit 43 (Route 82). During the construction work, motorists traveling through the area can expect delays. “Motorists are reminded that fines …

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by Zak Failla
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Single-Lane Closure With Stoppages Start On Taconic Parkway Stretch Single-Lane Closure With Stoppages Start On Taconic Parkway Stretch
Single-Lane Closure With Stoppages Start On Taconic Parkway Stretch There will be single-lane closures and temporary traffic stoppages on the Taconic State Parkway for several days to allow construction work. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, there will be single-lane closures on the parkway in Putnam Valley. The closures are expected to last daily between exit 23 (Bryant Pond Road) and exit 25 (Peekskill Hollow Road) through Friday, March 13, weather permitting. According to the NYSDOT, motorists traveling on the parkway through the area can expect delays and have been advised …

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by Zak Failla
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Travel Advisories Issued For Two Westchester Roadways Travel Advisories Issued For Two Westchester Roadways
Travel Advisories Issued For Two Westchester Roadways Travel advisories have been issued for motorists planning to hit the road in Westchester County this weekend. The New York State Department of Transportation announced lane closures scheduled for Route 9A in Mount Pleasant and on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Elmsford to allow crews to perform maintenance work in the area. The NYSDOT said that between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, there will be one lane closed on Route 9A in the area of Route 141. A lane closure is planned for the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway ramp to westbound I-287. According to the NYSDOT, “motorists are …

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by Zak Failla
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Double-Lane Closure Scheduled On Busy Route 9 Stretch Double-Lane Closure Scheduled On Busy Route 9 Stretch
Double-Lane Closure Scheduled On Busy Route 9 Stretch There will be double-lane closures on a busy roadway in the area for several hours this week. The New York State Department of Transportation issued alert warning motorists that a double-lane closure has been scheduled in the Town of Poughkeepsie on Route 9 southbound lanes at Route 113 (Spackenkill Road), on Thursday, Jan. 30, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities. During the project, motorists can expect delays in the area. The NYSDOT said that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  In accordance with the Work Zon…

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by Zak Failla
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Taconic State Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled Taconic State Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled
Taconic State Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled There will be double lane closures for several days on the Taconic State Parkway for several days. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that daily between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Wednesday, Dec. 18 through Friday, Dec. 20, there will be two southbound lanes closed on the parkway in Yorktown. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are expected to cause delays between exit 20 (Route 6) and exit 17A (Routes 202 and 35), weather permitting. During the construction work, motorists in the area can expect delays. The NYSDOT noted that “motorists are reminded that fines are d…

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by Zak Failla
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Eight-Hour Long Lane Closure Scheduled For Route 9A Eight-Hour Long Lane Closure Scheduled For Route 9A
Eight-Hour Long Lane Closure Scheduled For Route 9A A stretch of Route 9A will be closed for several hours over the weekend to permit contracting crews to perform maintenance work in Northern Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that Route 9A will be closed in both directions between North State Road and Route 134 in Ossining and Briarcliff Manor. The closure is expected to last from approximately 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, and motorists can expect delays in the area during the construction work. A detour is expected to be posted and there will be flaggers in the area to assist with the flow of t…

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by Zak Failla
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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 a stretch of I-684 southbound. The closures will be between Exit 5 (Saw Mill River Parkway) and Exit 4 (Route 172), on Wednesday, November 6, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., while crews perform construction 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 are doubled for speeding in a …

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by Daily Voice
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I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled
I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled There will be lane closures on I-84 for an extended period of time Dutchess and Putnam counties. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be single-lane closures on the interstate westbound between exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) and exit 52 B/A (Taconic State Parkway) beginning on Thursday, Oct. 24 in the Towns of East Fishkill and Kent. The closures are expected weekly, Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Sunday to Friday between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. According to the NYSDOT, the closures will last “until further notice, while crews perform m…

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by Zak Failla
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I-84 Single-Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' DOT Says I-84 Single-Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' DOT Says
I-84 Single-Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' DOT Says There will be lane closures on I-84 for the foreseeable future in Dutchess and Putnam County. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be single-lane closures on the interstate between exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) and exit 52 B/A (Taconic State Parkway) beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 23 in the Towns of East Fishkill and Kent. According to the NYSDOT, the closures will last “until further notice, while crews perform maintenance activities.” Specific times for the closures were not announced. During the work, motorists can expect delays and should seek alter…

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by Zak Failla
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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
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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
Police & Fire
Here's How Many Tickets State Troopers Dressed As Highway Workers Dished Out In Westchester Here's How Many Tickets State Troopers Dressed As Highway Workers Dished Out In Westchester
Here's How Many Tickets State Troopers Dressed As Highway Workers Dished Out In Westchester New York State Police troopers went deep undercover, posing as construction workers, handing out more than 40 tickets to motorists during “Operation Hardhat” in Westchester. Over the weekend, troopers teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation for the special detail, dishing out a total of 43 tickets to speedsters and distracted drivers on numerous highway work zones. During the three-day detail, troopers patrolled a highway work zone on I-684 in Lewisboro, dishing out tickets to motorists for violations that include speeding, use of a cell phone while driving and work…

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by Zak Failla
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Route 120A Lane Closure Scheduled Route 120A Lane Closure Scheduled
Route 120A Lane Closure Scheduled A weekend lane closure has been announced on a busy Westchester roadway. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, there will be a single lane closure on Route 120A (King Street) in both directions between Betsy Brown Road and Beechwood Boulevard in Port Chester. The closure is planned to allow contracting crews to perform highway work permit activities, the NYSDOT said. During the project, motorists can expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. According to the NYSDOT, “motorists …

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by Zak Failla
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Taconic State Parkway Road Closure Scheduled Taconic State Parkway Road Closure Scheduled
Taconic State Parkway Road Closure Scheduled There will be a road closure on the Taconic State Parkway for three days in Westchester as contracting crews perform maintenance activities in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be road closures in both directions on the parkway at Cleveland Street in Mount Pleasant between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from Wednesday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 20. During the construction project, drivers can expect delays and should follow the posted detour. The NYSDOT notes that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In acco…

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by Zak Failla
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Route 1 Lane Closure Scheduled In Westchester Route 1 Lane Closure Scheduled In Westchester
Route 1 Lane Closure Scheduled In Westchester 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
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Roadwork Alert: Route 6 Stretch Scheduled For Closure Roadwork Alert: Route 6 Stretch Scheduled For Closure
Roadwork Alert: Route 6 Stretch Scheduled For Closure A busy roadway in the area will be closed for parts of two days this week while contractors perform maintenance activities. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will be closed between Route 9D and Route 9 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Thursday, Aug. 29. During the road closure, motorists can expect delays in the area and have been advised to follow posted detours. The NYSDOT noted that "drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all tr…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Here's How Many Tickets Were Dished Out During State Police Construction Zone Details Here's How Many Tickets Were Dished Out During State Police Construction Zone Details
Here's How Many Tickets Were Dished Out During State Police Construction Zone Details New York State Police troopers went deep undercover, posing as construction workers, handing out more than 100 tickets to motorists during “Operation Hardhat.” Over the weekend, troopers teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation for the special detail, dishing out a total of 112 tickets to speedsters and distracted drivers on numerous highway work zones. In total, 40 motorists were ticketed for speeding, while another 34 were cited for cell phone use while behind the wheel. Fourteen drivers received tickets for failing to wear seatbelts, two were issued summonses for impro…

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by Zak Failla
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Deep Undercover: NYSP Troopers To Pose As Construction Workers In Highway Work Zones Deep Undercover: NYSP Troopers To Pose As Construction Workers In Highway Work Zones
Deep Undercover: Nysp Troopers To Pose As Construction Workers In Highway Work Zones Some troopers are going deep undercover. The New York State Police is teaming with the New York State Department of Transportation for Operation Hardhat, which will see troopers dressing as construction workers to catch speedsters and distracted drivers in highway work zones. According to New York State Police, construction workers in highway work zones could be troopers as they seek to crack down on reckless driving in work zones with the mantra “slow down, move over, and put away your smartphones.” In 2018, there were 701 crashes in work zones on state roads and bridges, resulting in 13…

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by Zak Failla
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Expect Delays: Daytime Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled Expect Delays: Daytime Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled
Expect Delays: Daytime Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled There will be lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several hours this week as contracting crews get to work on a maintenance project. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be lane closures on the parkway between exit 27 (Purchase Street) and exit 28 (Lincoln Avenue) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Wednesday, Aug. 14. During the project, motorists can expect delays in Scarsdale and Rye Brook, and have been advised to seek alternate routes. There will be detours posted. "Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling throug…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned
Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned There will be lane and shoulder closures on I-84 this week as contractors perform construction activities. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Thursday, Aug. 8, there will be single lane and shoulder closures on I-84 westbound between exit 17 (Ludingtonville Road) and exit 16 (Taconic State Parkway) in Kent and East Fishkill. During the construction, motorists have been warned to expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes when possible. “Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through t…

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by Zak Failla
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Expect Delays For Days: Shoulder Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays For Days: Shoulder Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays For Days: Shoulder Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Delays are expected on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several days as construction activities will force the closure of the shoulder in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that a shoulder closure is expected in both directions on the parkway at exit 12 (East Lincoln Avenue) beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5. The closures are expected to last daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Pelham and Mount Vernon through Thursday, Aug. 29. During the construction work, motorists should expect to run into delays. According to the NYSDOT, “Motorists …

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by Zak Failla
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I-684 Stoppages Scheduled While Crews Perform Utility Activities I-684 Stoppages Scheduled While Crews Perform Utility Activities
I-684 Stoppages Scheduled While Crews Perform Utility Activities Traffic stoppages have been planned in both directions on I-684 in Westchester as contractors conduct construction activity in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning motorists that a traffic stoppage is expected on Saturday, July 27 on I-684 northbound from midnight until 12:30 a.m. and southbound from 12:30 a.m. through 1 a.m. The closures are planned between exit 3 (Route 22) and exit 4 (Route 172). During the stoppages, motorists in the area can expect delays. During the delays, the NYSDOT said that “drivers are asked to use caution when travel…

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by Zak Failla
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Taconic Parkway Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Taconic Parkway Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Taconic Parkway Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled A new round of double-lane closures are scheduled on the Taconic State Parkway during the day this week. The closures will be in Yorktown between Exit 16 (FDR State Park) and Exit 13 (Underhill Avenue) on Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday July 24, between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. 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 co…

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by Daily Voice
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Taconic State Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled Taconic State Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled
Taconic State Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled There is a ramp closure scheduled on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley as crews prepare to perform maintenance activities on the roadway in East Fishkill. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that there will be a ramp closure on the parkway northbound at exit 43A (northbound Route 82) between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, to allow contractors to continue work in the area. During the project, there will be a posted detour, and motorists have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. According to the NYSDOT, “motori…

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by Zak Failla
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Taconic State Parkway Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Taconic State Parkway Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Taconic State Parkway Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Double-lane closures are scheduled on the Taconic State Parkway during the day this week. The closures will be southbound in Yorktown between Exit 16 (FDR State Park) and Exit 13 (Underhill Avenue) on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday July 17, between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Motorists should follow the posted detour 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 d…

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by Daily Voice
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Roadwork Alert: Closure Planned For Busy Ramp On I-84 Roadwork Alert: Closure Planned For Busy Ramp On I-84
Roadwork Alert: Closure Planned For Busy Ramp On I-84 Motorists traveling in East Fishkill on Interstate 84 should be warned that a closure is scheduled on Tuesday, June 25 between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. During this time, an exit ramp closure is required on Interstate 84 eastbound at Exit 16N (Taconic State Parkway northbound) while road crews perform maintenance, weather permitting. Drivers are asked to follow the posted detour and expect possible delays. Use caution when driving through the work zone area and pay particular attention to traffic control devices like signs and flaggers. Motorists are also reminded that fines for speeding in a …

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by Valerie Musson