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Months-Long Lane Closure Scheduled On Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley Months-Long Lane Closure Scheduled On Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley
Months-Long Lane Closure Scheduled On Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley Officials have announced a new planned closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester. One southbound lane will be closed on the parkway between Exit 14 (Route 127 in Harrison) and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue in Scarsdale) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Tuesday, May 30, and ending Friday, Sept. 1, according to the Department of Transportation. The monthslong closure is to facilitate construction work and will happen weather permitting, transportation officials said. Authorities urged drivers to drive responsibly and slow down, as fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.&…

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by Sophie Grieser
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All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend
All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend Lane closures due to construction will be temporarily paused across New York State in the hopes of easing travel over Memorial Day weekend. On Thursday, May 25, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that temporary lane closures on New York State highways will be paused to accommodate holiday travel. The construction will be suspended starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 26, and will last through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. "Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer season, and New Yorkers across the state will be hitting the road to enjoy time with friends and family," Governor Hochul said…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Update: Biden's Visit To Cause Traffic, Road Closures In Hudson Valley Update: Biden's Visit To Cause Traffic, Road Closures In Hudson Valley
Update: Biden's Visit To Cause Traffic, Road Closures In Hudson Valley Commuters traveling in Northern Westchester are being warned of a number of traffic delays and road closures that will be caused by President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to the area.  Biden is set to speak at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla on Wednesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. to give remarks regarding increasing the country's debt ceiling to avoid a government default.  Earlier Report - President Biden To Visit Valhalla: Here's Where He's Going According to Mount Pleasant Police, his visit will cause increased traffic and temporary road closures on the fol…

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by Ben Crnic
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Traffic Alert: Month-Long Lane Closure To Affect Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley Traffic Alert: Month-Long Lane Closure To Affect Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley
Traffic Alert: Month-Long Lane Closure To Affect Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley Commuters are being warned that a month-long lane closure will soon affect traffic on a busy parkway in Westchester.  Beginning on Monday, April 24, one lane of the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 14 (State Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale will close, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure is scheduled for weekdays beginning on Monday, April 24, and lasting until Thursday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., officials said.  The closure is to allow for construction work. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Traffic Alert: Part Of State Route 119 In Elmsford To Close Traffic Alert: Part Of State Route 119 In Elmsford To Close
Traffic Alert: Part Of State Route 119 In Elmsford To Close Commuters are being warned of an upcoming road closure that will affect a part of a major state route in Westchester.  State Route 119 in Elmsford between Vreeland Avenue and Undercliff Avenue is set to be closed beginning on Thursday, April 20, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The road will be closed on the following dates between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.:  Thursday, April 20 through Friday, April 21; Sunday, April 23, through Monday, April 24.  The closure is to facilitate bridge rehabilitation work if the weather permits. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Scheduled Lane Closure On Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley To Last Months Scheduled Lane Closure On Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley To Last Months
Scheduled Lane Closure On Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley To Last Months Traffic on a busy parkway in Westchester will soon be affected by a scheduled lane closure that will last months.  Beginning on Monday, March 27, one lane along the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 13 ((Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale and Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison will close on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to facilitate construction work, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The scheduled lane closure will last on weekdays through Wednesday, May 31, officials announced. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Roadwork Alert: Parkway To Close In Hudson Valley Roadwork Alert: Parkway To Close In Hudson Valley
Roadwork Alert: Parkway To Close In Hudson Valley Commuters in Westchester are being warned that a portion of the Saw Mill River Parkway will close for a period of time to allow for roadwork.  On Monday, March 27, between 1 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., the Saw Mill River Parkway will close in both directions between Exit 21 (State Route 119) in Greenburgh and Exit Exit 26 (Taconic State Parkway) in Mount Pleasant, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure is to facilitate utility work. All motorists should follow the posted detour while the closure is in effect. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close For Week In Hudson Valley Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close For Week In Hudson Valley
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close For Week In Hudson Valley A long section of a major US route in Northern Westchester will soon close for a little more than a week, leaving travelers with no option but to take a detour.  Beginning on Thursday, March 16, the section of US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) between State Route 9D and US Route 9 in Cortlandt will close on weekdays in both directions between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure is scheduled on weekdays through Friday, March 24, and is to facilitate tree work.  Affected commuters should take the post…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures To Last Months On Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley Lane Closures To Last Months On Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley
Lane Closures To Last Months On Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley Commuters who regularly travel on a busy roadway in Northern Westchester will soon have to endure lane closures for several months.  Beginning on Monday, Feb. 27 at midnight, one lane in both directions of Route 9A in Mount Pleasant between Beverly Road and Old Saw Mill River Road will close, according to an announcement by the New York Department of Transportation.  Drivers will have to deal with the closures until Sunday, June 18, officials said.  The lane closures are to allow for construction work. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Hudson Valley Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Hudson Valley
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Hudson Valley A long section of a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon close, requiring affected travelers to navigate a detour to get around it.  On Thursday, Feb. 23 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., the eastbound lane of US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will close in Cortlandt between State Route 9D and US Route 9, according to the New York Department of Transportation.  The closure is to allow for an inspection of a rock wall, officials said.  To get around the closure, affected travelers should take the posted detour consisting of State Route 9D, State Route 4…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley To Be Affected For More Than Week Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley To Be Affected For More Than Week
Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley To Be Affected For More Than Week Commuters are being warned that a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by lane closures.  Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, one lane of State Route 9A in both directions will close between State Route 117 in Mount Pleasant and US Route 9 in Ossining, the New York Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will be in effect on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Wednesday, Feb. 22, weather permitting. The lane closures are being implemented to allow for roadway work. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Hudson Valley Highways To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects Hudson Valley Highways To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects
Hudson Valley Highways To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects Several highways in New York that have been impacted by severe weather are set to undergo major facelifts thanks to millions of dollars in state funding being made available. A total of $100 million in funding has been released to cover repaving projects at 64 locations across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Wednesday, Feb. 8. The projects add up to nearly 520 lane miles of pavement. In touting the funding, Hochul’s office said the projects will enhance the quality of life for all New Yorkers while making roads safer and promoting local commerce. "We are making historic i…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Both Directions Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County First, Third Most Congested In US: Report Both Directions Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County First, Third Most Congested In US: Report
Both Directions Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County First, Third Most Congested In US: Report Those used to sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic during rush hour on a busy roadway in the region might feel validated by the results of a new study.  According to new findings released by the transportation analytics firm INRIX, in Connecticut, I-95 south in Stamford between the Sherwood Island Connector and Indian Field Road is the most congested road in the US, and I-95 north in the same stretch is the country's third most congested road.  The findings come from the firm's 2022 Global Traffic Scorecard, which identifies and ranks congestion and mobility trends i…

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by Ben Crnic