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Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where
Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where Roadwork is scheduled for a busy stretch of I-684in Northern Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising motorists that the northbound side will be reduced to one lane between Exit 6A (Route 22) in Lewisboro and Exit 7 (Route 116) in North Salem, on Thursday, Sept. 19, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., to facilitate bridge work, weather permitting.

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$32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 In Harrison, Rye $32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 In Harrison, Rye
$32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 In Harrison, Rye Work has commenced on a multi-million dollar project that will restore a well-used stretch of highway in Westchester, officials announced.  In an announcement this week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said a $32.4 million resurfacing project has started on a 5.5-mile stretch of Interstate 287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) between Westchester Avenue in Harrison and Route 1 in Rye.  According to Hochul, the project will repair road joints, add new pavement, and upgrade road striping on the stretch of highway, which is part of one of the busiest roadways in the Hudson Valley. …

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by Ben Crnic
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2-Year Project Begins At Westchester Traffic Circle: Delays Expected 2-Year Project Begins At Westchester Traffic Circle: Delays Expected
2-Year Project Begins At Westchester Traffic Circle: Delays Expected As a result of flooding and safety concerns, a busy traffic circle in Northern Westchester will undergo a two-year renovation project that will likely cause delays for motorists.  The reconstruction project began on Monday, July 8 at the Annsville Circle in the Town of Cortlandt, officials announced.  According to the town, the project was planned by the New York State Department of Transportation because of the circle's recurrent flooding. Additionally, the circle is now considered hazardous because of the need for motorists to merge in and out of traffic.  During the proje…

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by Ben Crnic
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Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend
Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that extra patrols will be on the lookout for drunk and drugged drivers over the Fourth of July weekend. Starting on Wednesday, July 3 at 6 p.m. and lasting through midnight on Sunday, July 7, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols on highways across the state. The extra patrols will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving in an effort to curb impaired drivers and target other traffic infractions, Hochul said. “State Police and local law enforcement agencies will once again be out on New Y…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Update: New Bridge For Pedestrians, Cyclists Installed Over Thruway In Westchester Update: New Bridge For Pedestrians, Cyclists Installed Over Thruway In Westchester
Update: New Bridge For Pedestrians, Cyclists Installed Over Thruway In Westchester Following a busy night of extensive road work, a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge has been installed over the New York Thruway in Westchester, officials announced.  The 270-foot-long bridge was installed on Saturday morning, June 29 along Route 9 (South Broadway) over Interstate 87 in Tarrytown, the New York State Thruway Authority announced.  The bridge is part of a $13.9 million multimodal project to extend the new Tappan Zee Bridge side path one mile south to Lyndhurst Mansion. When the project is finished at the end of the year, pedestrians and cyclists who use the …

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by Ben Crnic
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Parkway Exit Reopens In Westchester After Year-Long Project Parkway Exit Reopens In Westchester After Year-Long Project
Parkway Exit Reopens In Westchester After Year-Long Project A long-term project that caused lane and exit closures on a busy parkway in Westchester has finally been completed. The Leewood Drive exit on the Bronx River Parkway in Eastchester has fully reopened to traffic following a bridge rehabilitation project that began in July 2022, Westchester County Legislator James Nolan announced on Wednesday, Sept. 20.  During the duration of the project, the southbound Bronx River Parkway left turn exit to Leewood Drive had been closed, as well as the left turn entrance to the southbound parkway from Leewood Drive.  The project had originally bee…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale: Here's Where Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale: Here's Where
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale: Here's Where A series of lane reductions and ramp closures are expected to slow traffic on a parkway in Westchester for several nights.  The lane reductions and closures will affect the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Scarsdale from Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28  between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day. The following closures are scheduled for these nights:  One lane of the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway will close between Exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) and Exit 14 (North Street); The northbound ramps to Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 14 (North Street) will clos…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Gov. Kathy Hochul, in anticipation of the upcoming holiday weekend, announced the suspension of all construction-related lane closures across the state. From 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State will be suspended, the governor announced on Friday, Sept. 1. The decision is meant to ease travel congestion over Labor Day Weekend, Hochul said. “From our scenic trails to our world-class state parks, New York is home to some of the best places to celebrate Labor Day weekend,” she sa…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures throughout the state. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State, the governor announced on Thursday, June 29. The decision will ease congestion for those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, Hochul said. “We want to ensure people get to their destinations with minimal delays," she said in a statement. "I encourage everyone traveling this holida…

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by Sophie Grieser
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3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In Westchester 3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In Westchester
3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In Westchester A three-year project to replace a bridge over I-95 in Westchester County will cause various delays and closures until it is completed.  The project, which will cost $31.8 million, will replace the 65-year-old North Avenue Bridge in New Rochelle that travels over I-95, according to the New York Thruway Authority.  The bridge is currently estimated to be used by an average of 20,000 drivers per day and connects North Avenue, Garden Street, and Burling Lane. The ultimate goal of the replacement is to increase the bridge's vertical clearance to 16' 6" from the current height of 14" 3', as wel…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On Parkway In Westchester County Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On Parkway In Westchester County
Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On Parkway In Westchester County Part of the Cross County Parkway in Westchester County will soon be affected by lane closures.  Starting on Monday, Jan. 9, and lasting through Thursday, Jan. 13, one lane of the Cross County Parkway will close in each direction in Mount Vernon at exit 9 between the northbound and southbound Hutchinson River Parkway, Department of Transportation officials said.  The closures will last from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day and will facilitate guide rail work.  Drivers are encouraged to slow down in work zones during construction. 

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by Ben Crnic
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New Lane Closure To Affect Busy Westchester County Roadway New Lane Closure To Affect Busy Westchester County Roadway
New Lane Closure To Affect Busy Westchester County Roadway An upcoming lane closure will soon be in place on a busy road in Westchester County.  On Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 3, one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (U.S. Route 1) in Pelham Manor, and Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in Mount Vernon, New York Department of Transportation officials announced.  The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days to allow for construction activities, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County
Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Motorists are being warned of an upcoming lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County.  On Monday, Oct. 17, one lane will be closed along the southbound side between Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale, Department of Transportation officials said. The closure, which will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., is planned to allow for construction activities if the weather is permitting, officials said. Commuters are asked to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone, or face doubled fines, officials said.

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County
Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane closures have been scheduled on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several days to allow contracting crews to continue construction activities along the roadway in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that motorists can expect single-lane closures in both directions between Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in New Rochelle and Exit 6 (East Lincoln Ave) in Mount Vernon/Pelham. Closures are scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. on Friday, June 3, and last through approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are r…

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by Zak Failla
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Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Busy Westchester Roadways Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Busy Westchester Roadways
Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Busy Westchester Roadways There will be lane reductions and ramp closures on two of Westchester’s busiest roadways for several months as contracting crews prepare to work on a construction project in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) issued an alert cautioning motorists that roadwork is scheduled to begin on the Saw Mill River Parkway and Route 119 in the Town of Greenburgh. Closures on the parkway are expected to begin at the intersection of Route 119 beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. The lane reductions and ramp closures are planned to last through the end of November. Acco…

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by Zak Failla
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Expect Delays: Lane Closure Announced For Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Lane Closure Announced For Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Lane Closure Announced For Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway Officials are alerting motorists about a planned lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The New York State Department of Transportation said the right northbound lane of the parkway is set to close in Westchester County between Exit 8 (Webster Avenue) in New Rochelle and Exit 11 (State Route 125) in Scarsdale due to construction. The closure will take place on between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, and Friday, April 1, officials said. 

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by Nicole Valinote
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Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce
Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce Temporary lane closures for bridge and road construction projects on New York State highways will soon be suspended due to holiday travel. New York State officials said the lane closures will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, through 6 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 27. Construction will also be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, through 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, to ease travel.  "We are in the midst of one of the busiest travel times of the year and we want to ensure all New Yorkers are able to reach their destinations safely and without delay, so they can enjoy the holiday …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled
Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled There will be temporary lane closures on a pair of Westchester County parkways to allow for the erection of a temporary bridge in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that lane closures have been planned on the Saw Mill River and Sprain Brook Parkways next week for bridgework and pavement repairs. These closures have been announced by the NYSDOT: In the villages of Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson, single lane closures with 15 minute traffic stoppages are expected along the northbound and southbound Saw Mill River Parkway, between Exit 13 …

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by Zak Failla
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Roadwork Alert: Taconic State Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled Roadwork Alert: Taconic State Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled
Roadwork Alert: Taconic State Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled There will be daily road closures on the Taconic State Parkway in the area as contracting crews perform construction activities. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an advisory that there will be lane closures in both directions between the Westchester-Putnam county line and exit 31 (Route 301) beginning on Sunday, May 17. The closures are expected to last through Friday, June 12. According to the NYSDOT, all northbound and southbound lanes will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily Sundays through Thursdays. One northbound and southbound lane will also be closed from 5 …

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by Zak Failla
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Road Closures Announced During Taconic Parkway Pudding Street Overpass Project Road Closures Announced During Taconic Parkway Pudding Street Overpass Project
Road Closures Announced During Taconic Parkway Pudding Street Overpass Project A $28.9 million project for a new bridge over the Taconic State Parkway at the Pudding Street intersection in Putnam Valley has started. A new bridge has been pushed by state and local officials at the dangerous intersection dating back more than a decade. The intersection is the only at-grade crossing on the busy highway in Putnam County. As part of the project, new ramps will also be installed in the area to realign with the Taconic State Parkway, making the area safer for pedestrians, commuters, school buses, and emergency service vehicles. During the project, at least two lanes will…

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by Zak Failla
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Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice
Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the various upcoming single- and double-lane closures on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester. The Department says that various single- and double-lane closures are scheduled for I-684 northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 6 (NY Route 35) in the Westchester County town of Bedford. The closures start from Monday, Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. to Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5 a.m. and will continue overnight except on Fridays and Saturdays until further notice while crews perform construction activities, weather per…

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by Valerie Musson
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Roadwork Alert: Ramp Closures, Detours Scheduled On I-87 Roadwork Alert: Ramp Closures, Detours Scheduled On I-87
Roadwork Alert: Ramp Closures, Detours Scheduled On I-87 Motorist should be prepared for major ramp closures and detours as work begins on Interstate I-87 in Orange County beginning Monday, July 29,  for work associated with the conversion to cashless tolling at the Harriman Toll Barrier. Beginning Monday, the I-87 southbound off-ramp at exit 16 (Harriman - US Route 6 - NY Route 17) will be closed to Route 17 westbound, from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. until Thursday, August 1, and from 9 p.m. Friday, August 2, until 7 a.m. Saturday, August 3, for crews to install concrete slabs on the roadway.  Work is being completed overnight as closing…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Busy Area Roadway Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Busy Area Roadway
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Busy Area Roadway Construction involving lanes closures will cause delays on a busy roadway in Northern Westchester on Saturday, Feb. 16. The work will be done on Route 117 near Roaring Brook Road in Chappaqua from 9 a.m to 6 p.m., New Castle Police said. The work will involve lane closings, road saw cutting and road excavation.  Expect delays and plan accordingly. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684
Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 Motorists traveling on I-684 in Westchester and Putnam counties may see delays this week as contracting crews conduct work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that there will be double lane closures northbound on I-684 in North Salem and Southeast between exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) and exit 9 (I-84). The lane closures are expected between 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6. During the construction work, motorists can expect delays in the area and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. Flaggers and signage is ex…

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by Zak Failla
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State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times
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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by Zak Failla
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Traffic Alert Issued For Road Construction In Irvington Traffic Alert Issued For Road Construction In Irvington
Traffic Alert Issued For Road Construction In Irvington A busy roadway in Westchester will be temporarily closed as contractors install a “rumble strip.” The Irvington Police Department announced that from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 25, only local traffic will be permitted on East Sunnyside Lane in Irvington to permit the Highway Department to install a centerline rumble strip along the narrow roadway. In response, there will be no through traffic permitted on East Sunnyside Lane from Broadway (Route 9) to Taxter Road. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area, when possible. Drivers that need to travel through the area can expect “a sig…

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by Zak Failla
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Weekday Saw Mill River Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled Weekday Saw Mill River Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled
Weekday Saw Mill River Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled There will be single- and double-lane closures on the Saw Mill River Parkway for more than a week in Westchester as crews perform construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an advisory to motorists warning that there will be weekday closures from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning on Monday, Sept. 24 in both directions of the parkway between the New York City line and exit 5A (Palmer Road) in Yonkers. Officials said the closures are expected to last through Tuesday, Oct. 2, and will again be closed on Friday, Oct. 5. During the project, motorists can expe…

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by Zak Failla
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Crash With Ejection Causes Hourslong I-95 Closure Crash With Ejection Causes Hourslong I-95 Closure
Crash With Ejection Causes Hourslong I-95 Closure Related story: Weekend Roadway Shutdown Starts During Maintenance Work In Fairfield County Updated story: One Killed In Crash That Causes Hours-Long I-95 Closure A serious crash forced a stretch of the northbound New England Thruway to be closed throughout the morning in Guilford between Connecticut 88 (Exit 58) and Goose Lane (Exit 59). The crash with ejection and at least one serious injury occurred around 6 a.m., state police said. Motorists were diverted off of  Exit 58 during the closure. In Fairfield County, there are delays on the southbound Merritt with road construction closing…

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I-84, I-684 Ramp Closures Scheduled I-84, I-684 Ramp Closures Scheduled
I-84, I-684 Ramp Closures Scheduled There will be overnight ramp closures on I-684 and I-84 in Putnam County for several days, beginning this week. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., beginning on Monday, Aug. 13, there will be ramp closures on the interstates in Southeast, as contracting crews continue a pavement and resurfacing project in the area. The closures are expected to last through Thursday, Aug. 16. Officials said that each night, the I-684 southbound ramp to Exit 9E/W (I-84) will be closed. The I-84 eastbound ramp to Exit 20N (Route 22 north) will also be closed. …

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by Zak Failla
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Two Seriously Injured In Five-Vehicle I-95 Crash Two Seriously Injured In Five-Vehicle I-95 Crash
Two Seriously Injured In Five-Vehicle I-95 Crash Connecticut State Troopers are saying it is a miracle no one was killed when a tractor-trailer slammed into the rear of a Toyota on I-95, causing a chain reaction crash with three other tractor-trailers. The crash occurred around 12:20 a.m. Tuesday near exit 43 in West Haven, when the last tractor-trailer did not slow down in time for construction, slamming into the small car, said state police. Troopers said details of the crash included three of the tractor-trailers and the Toyota were traveling in the right lane of I-95 when traffic began to slow for a construction zone ahead. The three …

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by Kathy Reakes