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Update - Traffic Alert: 12-Mile Backup After Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass In Nyack Update - Traffic Alert: 12-Mile Backup After Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass In Nyack
Update - Traffic Alert: 12-Mile Backup After Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass In Nyack Traffic is still backed up for at least 12 miles and significant delays are expected during the evening commute in the Hudson Valley after an oversized tractor-trailer got stuck under an overpass. Latest update - Traffic Update: All Lanes Open On I-87 After Hudson Valley Overpass Hit, Driver Charged The incident is happening in Rockland County on I-87 southbound near Nyack at the South Broadway overpass. According to New York State Police, the truck has been removed, but currently, repairs are being made to the bridge which could take hours. The left three lanes of traffic are closed. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: Route 9W To Close In Rockland County Roadwork Alert: Route 9W To Close In Rockland County
Roadwork Alert: Route 9W To Close In Rockland County Drivers can expect delays as a portion of a busy roadway is expected to close in Rockland County.  The northbound side of Route 9W is expected to close between Shadyside Avenue and South Broadway in the Village of Nyack on Saturday, Aug. 12 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. for sign repairs, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Inclimate weather could prohibit the repairs, in which case the road will remain open.  Drivers can expect delays and should follow detour signs in the area. Those who live in the area will be able to get home, however. Speeding fin…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Road Closure Alert: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Rockland County Road Closure Alert: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Rockland County
Road Closure Alert: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Rockland County A section of the highly traveled Route 9W will be closed in both directions during maintenance activities in the Hudson Valley over the upcoming weekend. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising Rockland County motorists to expect Route 9W to close in both directions between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in the Town of Orangetown on Saturday, June 3, between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. DOT officials said motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. Local residents will be able to access their properties. The…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Latest Update - Manhunt: Police Apprehend 'Suspicious Person' In Hudson Valley Latest Update - Manhunt: Police Apprehend 'Suspicious Person' In Hudson Valley
Latest Update - Manhunt: Police Apprehend 'Suspicious Person' In Hudson Valley New story - Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Westchester Search Earlier report: Authorities are warning motorists to stay away from an area as they search for a suspicious person near a busy parkway in Westchester.  Commuters in the village of Scarsdale should currently stay away from the area of Mamaroneck Road, Colonial Road Griffen Avenue, and Brittany Close near Exit 12 of the Hutchinson River Parkway as police search for a "suspicious person," village officials said in an alert issued on Monday, April 24 around 2:45 p.m.  Scarsdale Police s…

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by Ben Crnic
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Road Closure Alert: Project On Route 59 In Clarkstown Starts Road Closure Alert: Project On Route 59 In Clarkstown Starts
Road Closure Alert: Project On Route 59 In Clarkstown Starts Rockland County residents should expect delays when a highway improvement project on Route 59 westbound gets underway. The state Department of Transportation says motorists should expect the right lane to close along Route 59 westbound, between Grandview Avenue and I-87 in the town of Clarkstown, beginning Thursday, April 20 at 9 a.m., through Tuesday, April 25 at 9 a.m., to accommodate the project. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. For up-to-date tra…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Route 9W Closure Planned In Rockland County Route 9W Closure Planned In Rockland County
Route 9W Closure Planned In Rockland County A section of Route 9W in Rockland County will be closed to traffic in both directions for road repairs this weekend. The state Department of Transportation said Route 9W will be closed to traffic in both directions between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in Orangetown from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, to facilitate roadway repairs, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour using Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. DOT officials said.  Local residents will be able to access their properties. During the closure, drivers are urged …

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Highway In Area Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Highway In Area
Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Highway In Area Roadwork on a Westchester County highway could spell delays this week. Crews will be closing one southbound lane along the Hutchinson River Parkway between Scarsdale and Harrison on Tuesday, Nov. 1, according to the Department of Transportation. One lane is expected to close from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between State Route 127 (exit 14) and Mamaroneck Avenue (exit 13). Transportation officials said the closure will allow road crews to facilitate construction activity in the area. Drivers were encouraged to slow down through that stretch and were reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Hudson Valley Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Hudson Valley
Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Hudson Valley State officials have advised Westchester County motorists to be prepared for delays ahead of a planned road closure. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists should expect Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) to close in both directions between State Route 9D and US Route 9 in Cortlandt from Tuesday, Aug. 30 through Thursday, Sept. 1. The closures are set to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to facilitate maintenance activities, officials said.  Officials said motorists should follow a posted detour using US Route 9, State Route 403, and State Route 9D.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Expect Delays: 2 Lanes To Be Closed During Daytime Roadwork On I-684 Expect Delays: 2 Lanes To Be Closed During Daytime Roadwork On I-684
Expect Delays: 2 Lanes To Be Closed During Daytime Roadwork On I-684 Motorists should expect delays during daytime double-lane closures on a busy stretch of I-684. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect two lanes to close along the roadway southbound, between Exit 3 (Route 22) and Exit 2 (Route 120) in the Town of New Castle, on Monday, Aug. 22, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., :to facilitate construction activities, weather permitting." Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones, the DOT said, noting that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  "Convictions of two or more speeding v…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months
Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months Motorists in the region should get ready for long delays as work begins on a section of I-87 that will reduce the roadway to one lane for months. The New York State Thruway Authority on Friday, Sept. 10 announced that traffic will be reduced to one lane in Rockland County at the northbound Exit 15 ramp to New Jersey (New Jersey-I-287-NJ Route 17 South) beginning Monday, Sept. 13.  The lane reduction is needed for bridge joint repair work on the ramp. The temporary alignment is scheduled to be in place until mid-November.  The lane reduction is expected to cause delays, especiall…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Road Closure Scheduled For Route 218 Road Closure Scheduled For Route 218
Road Closure Scheduled For Route 218 The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a road closure on Route 218. The Department says a road closure is scheduled for Route 218 northbound and southbound between Washington Road and Mountain House Lane in the Orange County towns of Cornwall and Highlands. The closure will occur Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. while crews perform maintenance work, weather permitting. During this time, motorists should plan accordingly, seek alternate routes where possible and anticipate delays, the NYSDOT says. For updated travel information, call 511 or visit w…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Route 218 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled Route 218 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled
Route 218 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled Lane closures are planned on Route 218 for several hours in Orange County. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that there will be single-lane closures in both directions on Route 218 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4 between Maple Avenue and Dock Hill Road in Cornwall-on-Hudson. The lane closures are scheduled to allow highway work permit activities, the NYSDOT, said. During the construction, motorists should expect delays in the area. According to the NYSDOT, “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  In a…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled In Clarkstown Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled In Clarkstown
Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled In Clarkstown The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the various upcoming single-lane closure on Route 9W in Rockland County. The Department says that a single-lane closure is scheduled for Route 9W between Christian Herald Road and Rockland Lake Road in the Rockland County town of Clarkstown. The closures start Monday, Sept. 16 and will continue daily through Friday, Sept. 20 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. while crews perform construction and maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when traveling through the wo…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV The Westchester-bound span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge has reopened after a fire involving a recreational vehicle broke out. The blaze, on an RV pulling a Honda Pilot, began just before 3:30 p.m. and was quickly contained, the New York State Thruway Authority said in a statement. No injuries were reported. "A structural engineer has evaluated the overhead gantry structure, and all lanes have re-opened to allow traffic to flow," the NYSTA said at 5 p.m. "Motorists should expect residual delays.”

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says The New York State Thruway Authority has a simple message for motorists during the controlled demolition period of the old Tappan Zee Bridge. Stay away. The new TZB will be closed for up to an hour during the old bridge's demolition and significant delays are expected and motorists should avoid the area and take alternate routes, the Thruway Authority said. The demolition will now be held on Tuesday, Jan.15 at 10 a.m. It was originally set for Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m., before being postponed due to windy conditions. State Police will stop New York State Thruway traffic (I-87/I…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
PIP Crash Causes Gridlock During Morning Commute PIP Crash Causes Gridlock During Morning Commute
PIP Crash Causes Gridlock During Morning Commute This story has been updated. There are residual delays on a stretch of the Palisades Interstate Parkway on Tuesday morning following a serious multi-car crash that blocked the left lane for about an hour. The southbound crash occurred near Exit 9 (I-87/I-287), with stopped traffic at the scene and stop-and-go delays to Exit 11 (New Hempstead Road) at 8 a.m., shortly before the lane reopened. Nearby, there was stop-and-go traffic on eastbound Route 59 after a crash at Western Highway, with delays to Crossfield Avenue. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Traffic
Crash Causes Gridlock On I-87 Crash Causes Gridlock On I-87
Crash Causes Gridlock On I-87 This story has been updated. A crash on a stretch of I-87 caused stop-and-go delays stretching back for miles early Monday evening. The crash, on the southbound side, occurred between Exit 15-A (Route 17/Route 59) in Rockland with traffic backed up well into Orange County.

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by Daily Voice
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Lane Closures Scheduled, Detour Expected During Route 9W Roadwork Traffic Alert: Lane Closures Scheduled, Detour Expected During Route 9W Roadwork
Traffic Alert: Lane Closures Scheduled, Detour Expected During Route 9W Roadwork Crews are set to begin an extensive road resurfacing project on busy roadways in Orange County, which will lead to delays and detours for motorists. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning on Monday, Aug. 27, there will be weekday paving projects on Route 9W in Newburgh. The paving project is expected to last through Wednesday, Sept. 19. During the roadwork, there will be lane closures with alternating traffic, as well as a detour for a portion of northbound traffic in Newburgh. A second project, beginning on Aug. 30, and lasting throu…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Traffic Alert Issued For Clarkstown Traffic Alert Issued For Clarkstown
Traffic Alert Issued For Clarkstown Motorists planning on traveling on South Mountain Road in Clarkstown this week can expect delays as contracting crews begin preparing the area for a road resurfacing project. The Clarkstown Police Department issued an alert on Tuesday morning cautioning that South Mountain Road is being milled today in advance of the resurfacing project, which is expected to last several days. Police said that motorists can expect delays in the area and to seek alternate routes, when possible. There will be posted detours and flaggers in the area to assist with the flow of traffic.

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by Zak Failla