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…
Gridlock Alert: Serious Crash Blocks Lane On Taconic Gridlock Alert: Serious Crash Blocks Lane On Taconic
Gridlock Alert: Serious Crash Blocks Lane On Taconic This story has been updated. Both lanes on a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway have reopened after a serious crash late Friday afternoon, July 12. The crash, reported just before 4:30 p.m., was southbound approaching Exit 8 (Saw Mill River Road/Route 100) in Millwood. Two lanes had been blocked before the center lane reopened. The right lanes then reopened. At least one serious injury has been reported. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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…
Route 22 Lane Reopens After Downed Tree In Dover Route 22 Lane Reopens After Downed Tree In Dover
Route 22 Lane Reopens After Downed Tree In Dover This story has been updated. A lane has reopened on a stretch of Route 22 after a downed tree caused its closure. The incident, reported at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 5, occurred on the northbound lane in the Town of Dover near Route 55. The lane reopened around 11:45 a.m. C
I-84 Stretch, I-684 Lanes Reopen After Serious Crash, Downed Tree Cleared I-84 Stretch, I-684 Lanes Reopen After Serious Crash, Downed Tree Cleared
I-84 Stretch, I-684 Lanes Reopen After Serious Crash, Downed Tree Cleared This story has been updated. Both lanes on a stretch of I-84 have reopened after a serious crash. The crash occurred eastbound approaching I-684. Traffic had been diverted off at I-684 southbound before the lanes reopened around 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. Earlier, a downed tree took out the right and center lanes of northbound I-684 at Exit 6A (Route 22/Route 138) in Goldens Bridge before being cleared early in the evening.
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…
Both Lanes Reopen After Taconic Parkway Crash Both Lanes Reopen After Taconic Parkway Crash
Both Lanes Reopen After Taconic Parkway Crash This story has been updated. Both lanes have reopened after a crash involving an overturned vehicle had shut down a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway. The crash occurred in Putnam Valley just south of Exit 31 (Route 301) around  7:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 2. The left lane reopened just before 8 a.m., followed by the right lane shortly afterward.
Crash Causes I-84 Delays During Evening Commute Crash Causes I-84 Delays During Evening Commute
Crash Causes I-84 Delays During Evening Commute This story has been updated. There were stop-and-go delays on a stretch of I-84 after a crash during the height of the evening commute. The crash occurred eastbound, closing the right lane and the ramp to Exit 19 (Route 312) in Carmel. The incident was cleared by 6 p.m. Friday, June 28.
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.”
Closure Planned For Busy Ramp On I-84 In Dutchess Closure Planned For Busy Ramp On I-84 In Dutchess
Closure Planned For Busy Ramp On I-84 In Dutchess 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 …
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Crash In Dutchess I-84 Stretch Reopens After Crash In Dutchess
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Crash In Dutchess This story has been updated. A stretch of I-84 has reopened following a serious crash. Both westbound lanes were shut down east of the Taconic State Parkway (Exit 16) between the Route 52 overpass and Exit 16, following the crash, which occurred just before 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23. The lanes reopened at around 1:30 p.m.