Lane, Ramp Closures As Tappan Zee Constructors Prepares Traffic Shift In Westchester, Rockland Lane, Ramp Closures As Tappan Zee Constructors Prepares Traffic Shift In Westchester, Rockland
Lane, Ramp Closures As Tappan Zee Constructors Prepares Traffic Shift In Westchester, Rockland The old Tappan Zee Bridge may be gone, but traffic problems continue to persist near the new bridge. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that it will be realigning Rockland-bound traffic near the Westchester landing during the overnight hours of Friday, Jan. 18, prompting lane and ramp closures in the area. TZC said that the work will require overnight lane closures on the northbound/westbound New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) starting at 8 p.m. and a temporary closure of the exit 9 (Tarrytown – Sleepy Hollow – Route 9) northbound on-ramp from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday. Northbound/westbo…
Starting Date Set For Harriman Toll Plaza Demolition Starting Date Set For Harriman Toll Plaza Demolition
Starting Date Set For Harriman Toll Plaza Demolition Demolition of the Harriman toll plaza on the New York State Thruway has a starting date, following the Thruway Authority’s transition to cashless tolls in the Hudson Valley. Beginning on Monday, Jan. 14, a Westchester contracting company will begin demolition in Harriman, as the state continues a $13.9 million plan to convert plazas in the region to cashless, all-electronic tolls. There isn’t expected to be any change in traffic patterns initially, though as the demolition continues, motorists may see temporary alterations. Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew J. Driscoll said, “th…
New TZB Crash Causes Gridlock At Start Of Evening Commute New TZB Crash Causes Gridlock At Start Of Evening Commute
New TZB Crash Causes Gridlock At Start Of Evening Commute There was gridlock on northbound I-87, extending back to westbound I-287, following a three vehicle-crash that took out two lanes on the Rockland-bound new Tappan Zee Bridge. The crash occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. and was cleared by 5 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
I-87 Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle Causes Gridlock Near New TZB I-87 Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle Causes Gridlock Near New TZB
I-87 Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle Causes Gridlock Near New TZB This story has been updated. Both lanes reopened by noontime after a crash involving an overturned car and two others vehicles caused gridlock on a stretch of I-87 near the new Tappan Zee Bridge late Friday morning. The southbound incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. at Exit 9 (Route 9) with stopped traffic at the scene and Westchester-bound delays stretching back over the span.
Box Truck Crash Backs Up Traffic On New TZB Box Truck Crash Backs Up Traffic On New TZB
Box Truck Crash Backs Up Traffic On New TZB A crash that slowed traffic for about an hour on the new Tappan Zee Bridge has been cleared, but there are still residual back-ups. The crash of a box truck took place around 1 p.m. Friday on the Westchester-bound side near Exit 13 in Tarrytown, said the New York State Police. Currently, the bus lane and shoulder southbound are closed for repairs to the side of the bridge where the truck hit, state police said. Troopers have cleared the scene and traffic should be back up to speed soon, they added. No serious injuries were reported. 
Roadwork Alert: Traffic Shift Scheduled For Route 32 In Orange County Roadwork Alert: Traffic Shift Scheduled For Route 32 In Orange County
Roadwork Alert: Traffic Shift Scheduled For Route 32 In Orange County Traffic will be shifting to recently constructed roads and bridges on a busy Orange County roadway. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert on Tuesday warning that beginning on Monday, Dec. 17, motorists on Route 32 in Woodbury will be shifty onto newly constructed roads and bridges. The shift comes as part of the ongoing Woodbury Transit Hub reconstruction project. In addition to the traffic shift, the Route 17 westbound ramp from Route 32 northbound will be relocated north of the Route 6 overpass. The NYSDOT said that the number of lanes will remain the same and ad…
Route 202 Shut Down Due To Downed Pole, Wires In North Rockland Route 202 Shut Down Due To Downed Pole, Wires In North Rockland
Route 202 Shut Down Due To Downed Pole, Wires In North Rockland A stretch of Route 202 in Rockland is shut down both ways early Tuesday evening due to a downed utility pole and wires. The closure is in North Rockland between Route 45 and Camp Hill Road and expected to last several hours on Dec. 4. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
PIP Stretch Closed For Roadwork PIP Stretch Closed For Roadwork
PIP Stretch Closed For Roadwork A stretch of the Palisades Interstate Parkway is closed on Thursday due to roadwork. The closure is northbound  from Exit 16 to the Bear Mountain Bridge Circle until 4 p.m. Nov. 29.
Bridge Rehabilitation Project Will Cause I-87 Lane Closure, Traffic Shift Bridge Rehabilitation Project Will Cause I-87 Lane Closure, Traffic Shift
Bridge Rehabilitation Project Will Cause I-87 Lane Closure, Traffic Shift A bridge rehabilitation project will cause a shift in traffic and various lane closures, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. The project, part of a broader $19 million improvement, will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 27 on the thruway (I-87) in Rockland County on State Route 202. The bridge rehabilitation is just one component of the improvement project, which runs between exit 15 and exit 14a and started in 2017. The traffic shift will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 27 and involve a Thruway lane closure southbound just prior to exit 15. “Motorists should be prepared for delays especi…
Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Rockland Intersection Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Rockland Intersection
Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Rockland Intersection A Rockland County motorist was arrested for impaired driving as police in Ramapo ramp up their efforts to enforce a “no left turn” signal at a busy area intersection. The Ramapo Police Department issued an alert warning that officers will continue to strictly enforce the “no left” turn onto Spook Rock Road or Lime Kiln Road off of Haverstraw Road (Route 202).  On Saturday, Nov. 10, an officer enforcing the “no left turn” stopped a 44-year-old driver from Stony Point - whose name was not released - for making the illegal turn.  During the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined…
Crash Causes Stop-Go Delays On PIP In Stony Point Crash Causes Stop-Go Delays On PIP In Stony Point
Crash Causes Stop-Go Delays On PIP In Stony Point This story has been updated. There were stop-and-go delays on a stretch of the Palisades Interstate Parkway after a crash with injuries late Saturday afternoon. The northbound crash occurred at Exit 15 (Gate Hill Road in Stony Point) with the stop-and-go delays stretching back to Exit 14 (Willow Grove Road) until the scene was cleared at around 4:30 p.m.
Road Closure: Downed Tree Shuts Down Route 208 Stretch Road Closure: Downed Tree Shuts Down Route 208 Stretch
Road Closure: Downed Tree Shuts Down Route 208 Stretch A stretch of Route 208 is closed in both directions in Orange County late Tuesday afternoon as a result of a downed tree. The closure is south of Horton Road in Blooming Grove. Motorists should expect delays and use an alternate route. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.