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$135M Construction Project Starts On I-95 In Westchester $135M Construction Project Starts On I-95 In Westchester
$135M Construction Project Starts On I-95 In Westchester A $135 million construction project has started on a stretch of I-95 in Westchester, the New York State Thruway Authority announced on Monday. The project focuses on the so-called "Last Mile," the final 1-mile stretch from Exit 22 (Port Chester/Rye - Midland Avenue) to the Connecticut state line, which more than 140,000 motorists travel every day. During the past several decades, 14 miles of I-95 in the Bronx, Pelham, New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Harrison and Rye have been reconstructed.  “This long-anticipated project to upgrade the ‘Last Mile’ is finally coming to fruition,” Thruw…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Monthslong Lane Closure Starts On Taconic State Parkway Monthslong Lane Closure Starts On Taconic State Parkway
Monthslong Lane Closure Starts On Taconic State Parkway There will be single lane closures for several months on the Taconic Parkway in Dutchess County as crews complete construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that beginning on Friday, Aug. 10, there will be single lane closures on the southbound lanes of the parkway between Route 44 and Route 55 in LaGrange. The closures are expected to last through Monday, Dec. 3. Officials said that motorists can expect delays in the area and should seek alternate routes, if possible. Flaggers are expected to be in the area to help assist with the flow of traff…

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by Zak Failla
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Weekday Lane Closures Scheduled To Start On Saw Mill River Parkway Weekday Lane Closures Scheduled To Start On Saw Mill River Parkway
Weekday Lane Closures Scheduled To Start On Saw Mill River Parkway Motorists are advised that weekday single- and double-lane closures are scheduled for the Saw Mill Parkway while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. The closures begin Monday, July 30 and last until Friday, Aug. 10 on the Saw Mill River Parkway between the New York City Line and Exit 4 (Cross County Parkway),  Lane closures are expected on the northbound side of the parkway from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane closures are expected on the southbound side from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use …

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GWB Lanes About To Close Lanes For 12 Hours Over Weekend GWB Lanes About To Close Lanes For 12 Hours Over Weekend
GWB Lanes About To Close Lanes For 12 Hours Over Weekend Reroute your trips: Several lanes on the George Washington Bridge are about to close for several hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The following lanes will be closed for construction from 10 p.m. Friday, July 20 through 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21, and 10 p.m. Saturday, July 21 through 10 a.m. Sunday, July 22. Lower level eastbound lanes  Two lanes on the bridge’s upper level westbound side  Two lanes on the westbound side of the upper level Trans Manhattan Expressway  The Palisades Interstate Parkway southbound 

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by Cecilia Levine
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Truck Crash Causes I-95 Traffic Nightmare In Fairfield County Truck Crash Causes I-95 Traffic Nightmare In Fairfield County
Truck Crash Causes I-95 Traffic Nightmare In Fairfield County A crash involving a truck carrying motor vehicles has caused a traffic nightmare on I-95 in Fairfield County after closing two southbound lanes that have just reopened. The crash, that also caused a fuel leak, took place at 10:09 a.m., and closed the left and center lanes between Exits 10 and 9 near Darien, officials with the Department of Transportation said Traffic has been backed up for several miles, causing motorists to wait more than an hour to reach the New York state line from Norwalk, a 16 miles distance.  A sand truck was on scene cleaning up the fuel spill and a street sweeper w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Expect Delays: Week-Long I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: Week-Long I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: Week-Long I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled Overnight lane and exit closures have been announced on I-84 and I-684 in the Hudson Valley as contracting crews perform road resurfacing in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that from 10 p.m. on 5:30 a.m., from Monday, June 18 through Friday, 22 there will be closures on both interstates in the town of Southeast. Motorists are advised that overnight ramp closures have been scheduled as part of the ongoing pavement construction project occurring on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, Putnam County beginning Monday, June 18, through Frida…

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by Zak Failla
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Long-Awaited Resurfacing Project Starts On Putnam Roadways Long-Awaited Resurfacing Project Starts On Putnam Roadways
Long-Awaited Resurfacing Project Starts On Putnam Roadways There may be delays, loud noises and “general frustrations” on several busy Putnam County roadways as highway crews begin an extensive project that is expected to last several weeks. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department issued an alert this week regarding a "long-awaited" milling and resurfacing project from Route 6 to Route 52 and Route 6 to Route 312 that is scheduled to begin on June 11. The New York State Department of Transportation said the project is expected to last between three and five weeks, with work taking place during the day and at night, weather permitting. “As…

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by Zak Failla
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More Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled For I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge More Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled For I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge
More Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled For I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge The latest overnight lane and ramp closures near the new Tappan Zee Bridge have been announced as crews continue working on the Westchester landing. Beginning on Wednesday night, Tappan Zee Constructors will continue installing new precast concrete slabs near the Westchester landing, which will create a new base roadway for the twin-span crossing’s connection to the New York State Thruway, according to officials. (See second image above for detailed rundown.) Officials said that work will also necessitate closing the northbound Thruway exit 9 (Tarrytown - Sleepy Hollow - US Route 9) on-ramp…

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Roadway Removal Scheduled Near New TZB Westchester Landing Roadway Removal Scheduled Near New TZB Westchester Landing
Roadway Removal Scheduled Near New TZB Westchester Landing Motorists should be prepared for northbound lane closures and delays as Tappan Zee Constructors (TZC) begin preparation work next week to remove roadway sections of I-87/I-287 near the new bridge’s Westchester landing.  The closures will allow TZC to install new precast concrete slabs in the coming weeks. The work will create a new base roadway for the twin-span crossing’s connection to the Thruway when the second span opens later this year. The overnight work will require multiple lane closures on the northbound Thruway near the bridge’s Westchester landing. At least one lane will remain o…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Drive Under Way To Eliminate I-87 Toll Site In Westchester Drive Under Way To Eliminate I-87 Toll Site In Westchester
Drive Under Way To Eliminate I-87 Toll Site In Westchester The Yonkers City Council is asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo to eliminate the $1.25 tolls for cars on Interstate 87. The council unanimously adopted a resolution asking Cuomo to eliminate tolls near Yonkers' border with Greenburgh because toll-evaders are allegedly clogging city streets, according to this report by LoHud.com.  Traffic doesn't just back up in the afternoon. In the morning, there's also a huge line of cars in the northbound left lane of Central Park Avenue trying to make a turn on to the parkway, though it's unclear if all these vehicles are coming from surrounding residential areas …

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Lane Closures Scheduled For New Tappan Zee Bridge Lane Closures Scheduled For New Tappan Zee Bridge
Lane Closures Scheduled For New Tappan Zee Bridge Lane closures have been scheduled near the new Tappan Zee Bridge as contracting crews continue work overnight. Tappan Zee Constructors (TZC) is scheduled to re-stripe the westbound lanes near the new bridge beginning on Friday night, Jan. 19 requiring lane closures on I-87 and I-287. One left lane is scheduled to be closed at 8 p.m. on Friday night, with an additional lane closed each hour. Two lanes will be opened up by 6 a.m. on Saturday morning, with all lanes open no later than 11 a.m. The closed lanes will affect motorists traveling between exit 9 and exit 10. Motorists can expect del…

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Saw Mill Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled For Months Saw Mill Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled For Months
Saw Mill Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled For Months Motorists planning on traveling on the Saw Mill River Parkway in southern Westchester may experience delays for several months as crews continue bridge construction in Greenburgh. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that beginning on Monday, Jan. 8, the northbound side of the parkway, between Exit 20 (I-87 to I-287) and Exit 21 (Route 119) will be reduced to a single lane and the I-87 ramp (Exit 7A) to the parkway northbound will be closed. The closures are expected to last through May. According to the NYSDOT, motorists on I-87 northbound intending to use Exit 7A sho…

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by Zak Failla