Drizzle Fog/Mist 45°
Tag:

Infrastructure Repair

News
Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs
Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs A large section of Interstate I-87/I-28,  including the new Tappan Zee Bridge, will be closed in order to make repairs to a bridge overpass that is severely damaged. The New York State Thruway Authority announced that all southbound lanes in Rockland County from Exit 12 in West Nyack to Exit 9 in Tarrytown will fully shut down to traffic early Saturday, Sept. 9. Authority officials said the closure was necessary to remove a "severely damaged" portion of the South Broadway overpass in South Nyack, which was struck by an overheight tractor-trailer on Thursday, Aug. 31. The scene of the i…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
News
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Four days after a wintry storm rolled through the region, hundreds in the Hudson Valley are still without power. In Ulster County, the area hit hardest by the storm, more than 1,900 Central Hudson customers were still reporting outages late Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, while there were 54 in Dutchess also left in the dark, according to the utility company. “This has been a historic storm for Ulster County and we are extremely grateful for the tremendous efforts given by all of our municipal, county, and New York State partners,” Central Hudson Vice President of Electric Engineering and Operatio…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley A strong storm system that swept through the region brought heavy rain and whipping winds with gusts topping 60 mph that left thousands in the Hudson Valley without power. Con Edison, NYSEG, Central Hudson, Rockland & Orange Utilities all had thousands lose power on Wednesday, Oct. 7 as the storm rolled through the region, toppling trees and downing power lines. Crews worked through the night to repair hundreds of reported outages, with dozens of customers still in the dark on Thursday morning. As of 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, Con Edison was still reporting a pair of outages, Rock…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Video: Water Main Break Causes Road Closure In Ramapo Video: Water Main Break Causes Road Closure In Ramapo
Video: Water Main Break Causes Road Closure In Ramapo A water main break in Ramapo caused damage to a busy roadway and forcing its closure. Forshay Road is closed between Parker Boulevard and Grandview Avenue in Ramapo, the police department announced early Friday afternoon, Aug. 9. According to police, the water main break caused the road to buckle, leaving a large crevice in the turning lane. The roadway is closed as Suez makes repairs, and motorists in the area have been advised to seek alternate routes.

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Traffic
Road Closures Scheduled During Rockland Railroad Crossing Work Road Closures Scheduled During Rockland Railroad Crossing Work
Road Closures Scheduled During Rockland Railroad Crossing Work There will be road closures for several days in Rockland County as railroad track repairs are performed by members of New Jersey Transit. Rockland County officials announced that beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, through Wednesday, Aug. 7, Convent Road will be closed between Grandview Avenue and Old Middletown Road and New Clarkstown Road will be closed between Spring Valley Marketplace and Overlook Boulevard in Nanuet. Officials said that the work being performed by NJ Transit will include repairs to railroad ties and tracks, as well as repaving sections of the road surrounding th…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
Water Main Break Leads To Decreased Pressure In Ramapo Neighborhood Water Main Break Leads To Decreased Pressure In Ramapo Neighborhood
Water Main Break Leads To Decreased Pressure In Ramapo Neighborhood A water main break has led to decreased or no water pressure in a Ramapo neighborhood. A water main break was reported at approximately noon on Suzanne Drive in Monsey, officials said, though it was not immediately clear what caused the break.  Crews from Suez Water were on scene making repairs, though it was unclear when the situation would be under control. Water has been shut off in the area of Suzanne Drive and Warren Court as the crews continue making repairs. Local residents may experience a significant decrease in water pressure in their homes as crews work in the area. Drivers in t…

SHARE

by Zak Failla