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Police & Fire
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV
This story has been updated. 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.”
News
Closure Of Bridge Over Merritt Parkway Will Last Four Months
A busy bridge that stretches over the Merritt Parkway in the area will be closed for several months as contractors continue efforts to rehabilitate the aging structure. Beginning on Friday, June 21, crews will kick off a project to replace the structural steel members and concrete deck of Lake Avenue Bridge over the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced. The decorative panels and ornamental railing will be preserved by cleaning and painting them off-site and returned to their original locations on the new structure. The DOT said that a t…
Police & Fire
Truck Crashes Into Overpass On Hutchinson River Parkway
Traffic on the Hutchinson River Parkway was temporarily backed up around Scarsdale when an oversized truck struck an overpass. The incident occurred at Exit 21 (Weaver Street/Scarsdale/ Mamaroneck), when a tractor-trailer struck the overpass on Tuesday afternoon, May 7 at around 12:30 p.m. The extent of the damage to the overpass has not been reported. There was congestion reported in the area, as well as stop-and-go traffic, which was backed up to North Street. By 2 p.m., traffic was flowing normally.
Traffic
New Round Of Taconic Parkway Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork
Motorists are being advised that single lane closures with periodic traffic slowdowns are expected on the Taconic State Parkway. The southbound closures will be between Rossway/Drake Road and James Baird State Park in LaGrange and Pleasant Valley on Friday, April 12, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, inc…
Weather
Big Change In Weather Pattern With Stormy Start To Workweek After Pleasant, Mild Weekend
There will be a big change in the weather pattern after a near-perfect spring weekend marked by mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. After another pleasant day on Sunday, April 7 with a mix of clouds and sun and a high temperature in the mid 60s, showers will arrive overnight. Up to a quarter of an inch of precipitation is possible by daybreak. The morning commute on Monday, April 8 will be rainy with ponding possible on roadways in the area and another quarter-inch of precipitation expected during the day. Thunderstorms are possible late in the morning and during the afterno…
Traffic
Slowdowns Expected During Taconic Lane Closures
Motorists are advised that single lane closures traffic slowdowns are expected on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County. The closures, between Rossway/Drake Road and James Baird State Park in the towns of LaGrange and Pleasant Valley on Monday, April 1, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including sign…
Police & Fire
One Hospitalized In Two-Car Crash On Route 6N
One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on Route 6N in Mahopac Falls. The crash took place Friday, March 22, at Route 6N and Hill Street, said Jack Casey, spokesman for the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Carmel Police units were on the scene as fire units arrived. EMS began triage as fire police took over traffic, freeing up CPD to investigate the crash, Casey said. One person was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. As the vehicles were cleared from the roadway, fire police assisted with traffic.
Weather
Here's The Latest On Timing, Impact Of Midweek Winter Storm
A midweek storm winter storm affecting about 60 percent of the country will sweep through the area, bringing light accumulating snow that will change over to a wintry mix. More than 200 million Americans, including residents in the region, will see a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain from the system. After a sunny day on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in which the high temperature will be around the freezing mark, Wednesday, Feb. 20 will be cloudy with a high also around 32 degrees. Snow is expected to arrive just in time for the evening commute on Wednesday, at about 4 p.m. About one inch of a…
Traffic
Expect Delays: Traffic Stops Start On I-95 During Rock Remediation
Motorists traveling on the New England Thruway in Westchester can expect brief stoppages in traffic as crews begin a rock remediation project. The New York State Thruway Authority announced a rock remediation safety project on the I-95 in Westchester, which will require brief traffic stops beginning today. The rock remediation is part of the $135 million “Last Mile” infrastructure improvement project which focuses on the one-mile stretch from exit 22 (Port Chester-Rye-Midland Avenue) to the Connecticut state line. During the remediation, there will be temporary traffic…
Traffic
I-684 Reopens After Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Hauling Oversized Modular Home
This story has been updated. A stretch of I-684 has reopened after a tractor-trailer hauling an oversized modular home crashed into the Interstate 84 overpass exit ramp in Putnam County on Monday. The I-84 Exit 20 ramp has also reopened. The incident at Exit 20 in Southeast occurred around 11:15 a.m. Jan. 7, causing the closure of northbound I-684 at Exit 9W. The lanes reopened shortly before 3 p.m. Traffic was detoured onto I-84 during the closure and the I-84 Exit 20 ramp was also closed to I-684 southbound. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice …
Police & Fire
I-684 Reopens After Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Hauling Oversized Modular Home
This story has been updated. A stretch of I-684 has reopened after a tractor-trailer hauling an oversized modular home crashed into the Interstate 84 overpass exit ramp in Putnam County on Monday. The I-84 Exit 20 ramp has also reopened. The incident at Exit 20 in Southeast occurred around 11:15 a.m. Jan. 7, causing the closure of northbound I-684 at Exit 9W. The lanes reopened shortly before 3 p.m. Traffic was detoured onto I-84 during the closure and the I-84 Exit 20 ramp was also closed to I-684 southbound. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice …
News
State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times
Christmas has come early for travelers in New York, as all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects has been suspended on state highways. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all road work behind temporary lane closures ended beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21 and lasting until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26. Work will also be suspended from 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29 through 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2. "The holiday season is a special time of year that should be spent in the company of family and friends and not in construction-related traffic jams,” NYSDO…
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