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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Expect Lane Closures During Route 17K Upgrades In Hudson Valley Traffic Alert: Expect Lane Closures During Route 17K Upgrades In Hudson Valley
Traffic Alert: Expect Lane Closures During Route 17K Upgrades In Hudson Valley Commuters can expect lane closures and reductions along Route 17K in the Hudson Valley during a culvert replacement. The closures begin in Orange County in the town of Montgomery on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 a.m., said the New York State Department of Transportation. The detours and closures will run between Route 747 and Browns Road and will include closures in both directions and shift to the eastbound lanes, DOT officials said. Other closure dates include:  Tuesday, Oct. 10, Route 17K will be closed between Route 747 and Browns Road. Driver should use Route 747, I-84, and Route 208 …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Route 9W Closure Planned In Orangetown Route 9W Closure Planned In Orangetown
Route 9W Closure Planned In Orangetown 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
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
Police & Fire
State Police Urge Motorists To Avoid Unnecessary Travel During Storm State Police Urge Motorists To Avoid Unnecessary Travel During Storm
State Police Urge Motorists To Avoid Unnecessary Travel During Storm New York State Police are advising motorists in the area to avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for an impending winter storm that could bring multiple feet of snow and severe ice accumulation between Saturday, Jan. 19 and Sunday, Jan. 20. Related story: Significant Ice Accumulation From Major Storm Could Lead To Power Outages This Weekend Troopers will be out to provide assistance, and the department will be working alongside local Emergency Operations Centers to prepare for the increased number of storm-related calls for service. Motorists traveling in areas expected to ge…

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by Valerie Musson
Weather
DOT 'Ready To Respond' To Severe Storms Headed To Hudson Valley DOT 'Ready To Respond' To Severe Storms Headed To Hudson Valley
DOT 'Ready To Respond' To Severe Storms Headed To Hudson Valley Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Area The New York State Department of Transportation is ready for the latest round of wild weather expected to hit the Hudson Valley on Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms and whipping winds are expected to strike the area during the evening commute, with gusts up to 65 mph expected, hail and potential tornado possibly in the works. The greatest impact from the storm is expected between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the Hudson Valley. In advance of the storm, the NYSDOT called in reinforcements, with 75 excavators, four bulld…

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by Zak Failla