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'Unsafe' Light Post Causes Road Closure In Westchester: Here's Where
Part of a busy road in Tuckahoe is temporarily closed to traffic as authorities address an unsafe condition involving a light post, police announced. The closure, which affects Columbus Avenue between Circuit Avenue and Fulton Street, was announced by the Tuckahoe Police Department on social media on Tuesday, Jan. 7 around 4:50 p.m. Officers are on-site diverting traffic until the issue is resolved and the area is deemed safe. The department thanked residents and drivers for their understanding and cooperation during the temporary disruption.
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Year-Long Detour: Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester To Close To Southbound Traffic
A major construction project to replace an aging bridge over I-95 in Westchester is soon entering its next stage, bringing significant changes to traffic patterns that will last most of the year. In an announcement, officials from the New York State Thruway Authority said the $31.8 million project to replace the 65-year-old North Avenue bridge in New Rochelle will require a temporary detour for southbound traffic through late 2025 beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 7. As part of Stage 2 of the project, northbound traffic will continue to flow in a single lane on a newly completed p…
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Multiple Crashes Reported Across Westchester After Snowy Night
Friday night's winter storm on Dec. 20 created hazardous conditions on Westchester County roadways, leading to numerous crashes Saturday morning, Dec. 21. Slick roads and icy patches caused delays and closures as first responders and DOT crews worked to manage the fallout. As of 9:45 a.m., the New York Department of Transportation (NYDOT) reported several significant incidents across the county: Taconic State Parkway (Mount Pleasant): A crash involving property damage occurred on the southbound side, just north of West Stevens Avenue. The right shoulder of two lanes remains blocked …
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Bridge Replacement Mostly Finished In Westchester: Ribbon-Cutting To Cause Road Closure
A bridge in Westchester that was closed for about a year during a reconstruction project will be shut down for a bit longer as officials celebrate its substantial completion. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the "substantial completion" of the Waverly Avenue bridge replacement in Mamaroneck will be held on Friday, Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m., Town of Mamaroneck officials announced. During the ceremony, the bridge will close to vehicular traffic from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Motorists in the area are asked to plan around the closure during this time. The bridge replacement project …
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Traffic Impact To Last Nearly 2 Years As $30M Road Project Begins Near Carmel HS
Drivers should brace for delays, as a major $30 million construction project near a Hudson Valley high school is expected to impact traffic for nearly two years. The project, which began in the Putnam County town of Carmel in September, will widen Fair Street from Simpson Road to Route 52, add sidewalks and streetlights, improve drainage, and create a new turning lane to make it easier to enter and exit the Carmel High School parking lot. The work is expected to continue through summer 2026, Carmel Central School District officials said in an announcement on Friday, Dec. 13. Pu…
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Crash Causes Delays On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (
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A crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester resulted in injuries and has blocked two lanes of travel. The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 16 at around 2:20 p.m. on the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway in Hartsdale just south of Dobbs Ferry Road, according to reports. The crash has left the right and center lanes blocked, causing traffic delays. Injuries were also reported, but authorities have not yet released more information about the crash. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much
Drivers crossing the new Tappan Zee Bridge will soon face a higher toll, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. The increase will go into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1, with a 50-cent hike to the base NY E-ZPass toll rates and tolls-by-mail that began in 2024 and will continue each year through 2027, when it hits $7.75. The annual price increase means E-Z pass users will begin paying $6.75 on New Year's Day. The adjustment also includes an enhancement to the Westchester and Rockland Resident Discount Plan, which will rise from 17 percent to a 20 percent discount. The 40&nbs…
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4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Westchester, Causes Traffic
A crash temporarily blocked a lane of Interstate 87 in Westchester and slowed northbound traffic. The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 13 around 3:40 p.m. on I-87 North just after Exit 8/8A in Tarrytown, according to New York State Police. Troopers said four vehicles were involved in the collision and one person suffered minor injuries. The crash blocked the northbound left lane until around 4:30 p.m., causing a five-mile backup on I-287 East that worsened Friday rush-hour traffic.
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Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Westchester
Motorists traveling on I-287 in Westchester County this weekend are being advised to expect delays as state police hold traffic in both directions for critical Con Edison work. The 20-minute traffic stop will take place on the Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287) in the Town of Greenburgh at approximately 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. The brief traffic stoppage will allow Con Edison crews to install a fiber optic cable above the highway between two towers on either side of the expressway. Traffic traveling eastbound will be stoppe…
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Overturned Vehicle Closes Both Directions Of Busy Northern Westchester Road
A crash involving an overturned vehicle has left all lanes of a busy Northern Westchester roadway closed. The crash happened on Thursday, Dec. 5 at around 5:15 p.m., when a vehicle flipped on Route 22 in North Salem between Sun Valley Drive and Sun Valley Heights Road near Interstate 684, according to reports. The incident has left both directions of Route 22 closed. The crash caused injuries, according to preliminary reports. More information has not yet been released by authorities. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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Car Flips On I-684 In Northern Westchester After Hitting Truck (
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This story has been updated. A driver was hospitalized after changing lanes at the same time as a tractor-trailer on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester. The incident happened on Wednesday, Dec. 4 around 11:15 a.m., when a Honda sedan struck a tractor-trailer on I-684 North in Katonah just south of Exit 6 (Route 35). According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, both vehicles had tried to enter the center lane at the same time from the right and left lanes. After hitting the tractor-trailer, the Honda lost control and left the roadway on the east shoulder where it o…
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Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road
Expect plenty of company on the roads as you head to grandma’s house. A record 79.9 million travelers are expected to head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, AAA forecasts. That’s up 1.7 million over last year. Broken down by mode of transportation, a record 71.7 million people will travel by car, up 1.3 million over last year, while a record 5.84 million people will fly domestically, an increase of 2 percent compared to last year. Nearly 2.3 million people are expected to travel by other modes, including buses, trains, and cruises – a jump of almost 9 …
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