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Traffic
Vehicle Hits Bridge On Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester, Causes Lane Closure (
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A vehicle struck an overpass on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester on Thursday morning, Sept. 4, causing delays. The incident happened at around 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, when a vehicle traveling north hit the Manville Road/Pleasantville Road overpass on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Pleasantville, according to 511NY traffic reports. The right lane was blocked but has since reopened. Daily Voice has reached out to authorities for more information about the crash. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Lanes Reopen After Truck Fire, Fuel Spill On I-84 In NY (
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A crash involving an overturned truck and resulting fire caused major delays on Interstate 84 in Putnam on Tuesday morning, July 15. The crash happened east of Exit 61 (Route 311) in Patterson at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, according to New York State Police and 511NY traffic reports. One of two eastbound lanes was temporarily blocked in the area, but has since reopened. According to traffic reports, the incident involved an overturned truck that caught on fire and spilled fuel. Injuries were reported. More information about the crash has not yet been released. Thi…
Traffic
Flooding Closes Route 22 Stretch In NY (
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A stretch of Route 22 in Putnam County is closed as a result of flooding. The stretch of Route 22 in Patterson between Route 164 and Haviland Hollow Road is currently closed as of Monday, July 14 at 5:45 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports. All lanes in both directions are closed to traffic. More information about the closure has not yet been made available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Bear Mountain Bridge Reopens After Closure From Police Activity (
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Both directions of the Bear Mountain Bridge over the Hudson River have reopened to traffic after closing on Wednesday afternoon due to police activity. The closure began just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, according to traffic data from 511NY. All lanes in both directions were closed. As of 3 p.m., they have reopened. According to New York State Police, a person in crisis had been threatening to jump off the bridge. However, they were eventually safely taken to Westchester Medical Center. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Driver Seriously Injured After Hitting Tree, Rolling Over On Hutch In Westchester (
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A driver was seriously injured after his pickup truck veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway, struck a tree, and rolled over in a wooded area, authorities said. The crash happened on Wednesday, March 19, shortly after 7 a.m., on the southbound side of the parkway, just south of Mamaroneck Road in Scarsdale, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. Emergency responders were alerted when a 911 caller reported seeing a heavily damaged pickup truck off the roadway. Police arrived to find the vehicle had sustained severe damage after leaving the road and…
Police & Fire
Truck Overturns On I-287 In Westchester
A truck landed on its side on Interstate 287 in Westchester. The crash happened on Thursday, Feb. 13 just before 10 a.m., when a box truck overturned on Interstate 287 East near the Exit 12 ramp to Interstate 95 South, according to New York State Police. Two people inside the truck were able to get themselves out with minor injuries. The scene has since been cleared and all lanes are open. Posted by Westchester Fire Wire on Thursday, February 13, 2025
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Driver Killed, Two Teens Seriously Injured On Route 304: Police (
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A head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver on Route 304 in New City left one man dead and two teenagers seriously injured on Monday, Dec. 23, Clarkstown Police reported. At approximately 9:15 p.m., officers responded to the scene near the intersection of Route 304 and Second Street. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 35-year-old man from Ohio, driving a 2010 black Hyundai sedan, was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes when he collided head-on with a 2013 silver BMW. The BMW was occupied by an 18-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, police said. The…
News
Expect Delays: Two Lanes Scheduled To Be Closed During Weeks-Long Roadwork On I-684
Be ready for possible delays driving on Interstate 684 through Westchester County in the coming weeks. Two northbound lanes are slated to close nightly between Harrison and Bedford on Sunday through Thursday nights, beginning Sunday, May 8, and wrapping up Thursday, June 23, according to the Department of Transportation. Lanes will close for paving work between the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and State Route 172 in Bedford from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Transportation officials urged drivers to slow down through the stretch and reminded motorists that fines are doubled for speeding …
Traffic
Median Closure Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a median closure on the Taconic State Parkway. The Department says a median closure is scheduled for the Taconic State Parkway eastbound and westbound at Pudding Street in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley. The closure will begin Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. and continue until further notice while crews perform maintenance work, weather permitting. During this time, motorists should follow the posted detour, anticipate delays and plan accordingly, the NYSDOT says. For updated travel information, call 511 or visi…
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Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The Department says a lane closure is scheduled for the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound and southbound between Exit 8 (Sanford Boulevard) and Exit 13 (Cross County Parkway) in the Westchester County villages of Eastchester and Mount Vernon and the city of New Rochelle. The closure will occur Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists should plan accordingly, seek alternate route…
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Taconic Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of an upcoming ramp closure on the Taconic State Parkway. The Department says that an exit ramp closure is scheduled for the Taconic State Parkway southbound at Exit 43A (Route 82 northbound) in the Dutchess County town of East Fishkill. The ramp is scheduled to close Thursday, Oct. 31 and Friday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particul…
Traffic
Taconic State Parkway Traffic Stoppages Scheduled 'Until Further Notice'
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of upcoming stoppages on the Taconic State Parkway. The Department says that periodic traffic stoppages are scheduled on the Taconic State Parkway northbound and southbound between Exit 25 (Peekskill Hollow Road) and Exit 31 (Route 301) in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley. The stoppages will occur weekly beginning Wednesday, Oct. 30 until further notice between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when travel…
Traffic
Hutchinson River Parkway Double Lane Closure Scheduled
The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the upcoming double-lane closure while crews perform construction activities on the Hutchinson River Parkway, weather permitting. Motorists are advised that the closure is scheduled in the Westchester County town of Scarsdale and city of New Rochelle, southbound on the Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 20 (NY Route 125, Weaver Street) and Exit 18 (Mill Road), daily Tuesday, Oct. 22 through Thursday, Oct. 24 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Traffic will be diverted to the right shoulder. Motorists should anticipate de…
Traffic
Route 9 Road Closure Scheduled
The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the upcoming road closure on a busy stretch of Route 9. The Department says that a road closure is scheduled for Route 9 northbound and southbound between Elm Street and Merritt Boulevard in Dutchess. The closure begins Thursday, Aug. 29 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone areas and pay particular attention to traffic control devices like signs and flaggers. Additionally,…
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: Closure Planned For Busy Ramp On I-84
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 …
Traffic
Closure Of Busy Route 9 Stretch Planned
The New York State Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect a Route 9 road closure in the area. The closure will occur northbound and southbound in the Town of Fishkill between Elm Street and Merritt Boulevard on Monday, June 3 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. During this time, road crews will be performing construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to follow posted detours and anticipate potential delays. Be cautious when driving through work zones and pay attention to all traffic control devices, including flaggers and signs. Motorists are also reminded that …
Police & Fire
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…
Weather
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…
Traffic
I-84, I-684 Travel Restrictions In Effect
State Thruway officials have restricted travel on major roadways throughout the area during the nor'easter. The authority put out an advisory Wednesday asking motorists to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary and have banned travel by all commercial vehicles including tractor-trailers, high-profile truck, and buses on all major highways. The roadways closed or with a commercial vehicle ban include: I-84 from the Connecticut State Line to the Pennsylvania State Line I-684 from I-84 to I-287 New York State Thruway from Exit 36 (Syracuse) to the New York City line, including the Berksh…
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