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Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin For Construction Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin For Construction
Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin For Construction Motorists in Orange County should plan for lane reductions on I-84 on weeknights and weekends due to construction. The state Department of Transportation announced the highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Exit 32 (Route 747) and Exit 39 (Route 9W) in the town of Newburgh, weeknights beginning Monday, April 1, through Thursday, July 25, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., to accommodate construction work, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan for slowdowns and detours. Drivers are urged to drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speed…
Part Of Busy Hudson Valley Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month Part Of Busy Hudson Valley Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month
Part Of Busy Hudson Valley 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…
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…
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…
Lane Closures On I-84 In Dutchess Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says Lane Closures On I-84 In Dutchess Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says
Lane Closures On I-84 In Dutchess 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…
Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled In Dutchess, Putnam Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled In Dutchess, Putnam
Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled In Dutchess, Putnam 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 …
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 …
Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' State DOT Says Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' State DOT Says
Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' State DOT Says There will be a single-lane closure on Route 9W “until further notice” in the Hudson Valley to permit contracting crews to complete construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert to area residents that beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, there will be a northbound lane closed on Route 9W in New Windsor for the foreseeable future. During the construction work, motorists can expect delays in the area. According to the NYSDOT, “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  In accordance with the Work Zone…
Double-Lane Closure Set For Route 9 In Dutchess Double-Lane Closure Set For Route 9 In Dutchess
Double-Lane Closure Set For Route 9 In Dutchess 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…
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…
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 …
Route 376 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled In Dutchess Route 376 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled In Dutchess
Route 376 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled In Dutchess A new round of lane closures have been scheduled in both directions on Route 376 in Dutchess County. Motorists have been advised by the New York State Department of Transportation that between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, there will be double-lane closures northbound and southbound on Route 376 (Raymond Avenue) between Davis Avenue and Main Street. The closures coincide with planned lane closures on Route 44/55 between Raymond Avenue and Fowler Avenue that begin on the same night. During the highway work permit activities, motorists traveling through the area can expect minor delay…
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be single-lane closures for several hours on Route 17 in Orange County. Route 17 will be closed eastbound between exit 126 (Route 94) and exit 129 (Museum Village Road) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 in the Town of Blooming Grove and Village of Chester. According to the NYSDOT, motorists should expect delays in the area during the construction activities, and should plan accordingly. “Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act…
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…
I-84 Lane Closure Scheduled In Dutchess, Putnam 'Until Further Notice' I-84 Lane Closure Scheduled In Dutchess, Putnam 'Until Further Notice'
I-84 Lane Closure Scheduled In Dutchess, Putnam 'Until Further Notice' 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…
Route 32 Closure Scheduled Route 32 Closure Scheduled
Route 32 Closure Scheduled A stretch of Route 32 will be closed for several hours in both directions in the area to allow highway crews to continue work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that southbound and northbound lanes on Route 32 will be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, between James Street and West Bridge Street in the Village of Saugerties in Ulster County. During the highway work, motorists have been instructed to follow the posted detour and should expect delays in the area. The NYSDOT notes that “motorists are reminded that fines are …
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…
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the upcoming single-lane closure while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting, on Route 17. Motorists are advised that the closure is scheduled in the Orange County towns of Blooming Grove, Wallkill and Goshen and villages of Chester and Goshen eastbound, between Exit 126 (Route 94) and Exit 129 (Museum Village Road), Monday, Sept. 30 and Wednesday, October 2, and between Exit 118 (Fair Oaks) and Exit 119 (Route 202), on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate delays an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Road Closure Planned For Busy Route 6 Stretch Road Closure Planned For Busy Route 6 Stretch
Road Closure Planned For Busy Route 6 Stretch There will be road closures for several days on a busy stretch of Route 6 as contracting crews perform work. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that from 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2 through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in Orange County, there will be road closures on Route 6 between Minisink Avenue and County Route 15 in Port Jervis. During the construction project, motorists have been advised that there may be delays in the area and should seek alternate routes, when possible. The NYSDOT noted that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speedi…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Motorists driving on I-84 in Orange County will see overnight lane closures and brief traffic stoppages for several days as crews perform construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that lane closures have been scheduled on I-84 in the Towns of Wallkill, Greenville, Montgomery and Wawayanda; and the City of Port Jervis beginning on Monday, July 15. On I-84 eastbound, the closures will begin each day at 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Exit 1 (US Route 1/NJ Route 23) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17). Westbound, closures will begin each day at 7 p.m. and last thro…
Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork
Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork A busy Orange County roadway will be closed for several weeks as crews complete construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that east and westbound lanes on Route 17A will be closed between West Street and Railroad Avenue in Warwick. The closure is expected to kick off at approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, July 8 and all last through Monday, Aug. 12 as crews perform construction activity. During the closure, motorists in the area can expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes. According to the NYSDOT, “drivers are…
Expect Delays: New Round Of I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: New Round Of I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: New Round Of I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled There will be temporary lane closures and brief traffic stoppages for several days on a stretch of I-84. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be delays eastbound on the interstate between Exit 1 (US Route 1/NJ Route 23) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17) between 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12. There will be westbound closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Exit 5 (NY Route 208) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17) during the same stretch, as contracting crews perform construction work in the area. The closures will impact the towns of Wallkill, …