Fallen Trees Force Major Route 9 Closure In Westchester Fallen Trees Force Major Route 9 Closure In Westchester
Fallen Trees Force Major Route 9 Closure In Westchester Wind damaged trees falling across Route 9 has necessitated a major north-south road closing late Monday afternoon, Feb. 25. As of just before 4:30 p.m., Route 9 is closed from the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery’s main entrance to the Phelps Memorial Hospital entrance. The closing is for an estimated four hours to enable tree crews and local DPW workers to inspect additional trees and to clear the current damage, Briarcliff Manor Village Manager Philip E. Zegarelli said. At this point, best north-south route would be Route 9 to Route 117 to either Route 9A and/or Route 448 through Pocantic…
Traffic Alert: I-84 Crash Causes Stop-Go Delays, Route 32 Reopens After Downed Pole Traffic Alert: I-84 Crash Causes Stop-Go Delays, Route 32 Reopens After Downed Pole
Traffic Alert: I-84 Crash Causes Stop-Go Delays, Route 32 Reopens After Downed Pole This story has been updated. Motorists had to endure two major slowdowns on I-84 and Route 32 in Orange County. The rollover crash occurred around 9:32 a.m. Monday on I-84 eastbound near Ext 8B in Newburgh. State police traffic is getting by, but traffic is backed-up and slowdowns are occurring. Route 32 was closed in Cornwall from Route 107/Quaker Avenue. and Route 65/Angola Road, due to a downed utility pole and wires from late in the morning until just before 6 p.m.
I-287 Fully Reopens After Gasoline Tanker Fire I-287 Fully Reopens After Gasoline Tanker Fire
I-287 Fully Reopens After Gasoline Tanker Fire This story has been updated. I-287 is now fully reopened after a fire broke out on a gasoline tanker in White Plains. All lanes both ways were initially closed between Exit 9A (I-684) and Exit 9 (Hutchinson River Parkway) after the incident occurred just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, leading to the shutdown of the highway in both directions. Westbound lanes reopened after about an hour.
Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near Tappan Zee Bridge For Days Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near Tappan Zee Bridge For Days
Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near Tappan Zee Bridge For Days There will be daytime lane closures for several days on the Rockland-bound New York State Thruway next week as contracting crews continue work in the area. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that they will continue roadway improvements near the new Tappan Zee Bridge, which will require single-lane closures on I-87/I-287. Beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, there will be one left northbound lane closed from exit 8 to exit 10. The closures are expected to end each day at approximately 3 p.m. Crews will be removing material from the Hudson River following the demolition of the old bridge …
Route 59 Reopens After Truck Hits Overpass Route 59 Reopens After Truck Hits Overpass
Route 59 Reopens After Truck Hits Overpass This story has been updated. A stretch of Route 59 has reopened after it was shut down in both directions following a tractor-trailer hit an overpass in Rockland County. The incident occurred around noon on Wednesday, Feb. 6 between Route 17 and 4th Street in Hillburn. No injuries were reported. The roadway was closed for most of the afternoon as the crash was cleared and DOT inspected the bridge. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Route 9 Closure After Crash Expected To Last Through Late Afternoon Route 9 Closure After Crash Expected To Last Through Late Afternoon
Route 9 Closure After Crash Expected To Last Through Late Afternoon A stretch of Route 9 is closed after an overnight crash in which a vehicle damaged a utility pole on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The closure is near the Irvington-Dobbs Ferry border between Langdon Avene and Ardsley Avenue West. Motorists should follow the posted detours and expect delays. Due to ongoing utility repairs, the closure is expected to last at least until 4 p.m. Tuesday, officials in Irvington said. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Crash Causes Gridlock On Tappan Zee Bridge During Evening Commute Crash Causes Gridlock On Tappan Zee Bridge During Evening Commute
Crash Causes Gridlock On Tappan Zee Bridge During Evening Commute This story has been updated. There was gridlock on the northbound (Rockland-bound) Tappan Zee Bridge following a crash that took out two lanes before being cleared. The crash occurred near the Rockland/Westchester line of the span, with stop-and-go delays stretching back miles on I-87 and I-287 back to White Plains just before 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. The lanes reopened by 6 p.m.
Lane, Ramp Closures As Tappan Zee Constructors Prepares Traffic Shift In Westchester, Rockland Lane, Ramp Closures As Tappan Zee Constructors Prepares Traffic Shift In Westchester, Rockland
Lane, Ramp Closures As Tappan Zee Constructors Prepares Traffic Shift In Westchester, Rockland The old Tappan Zee Bridge may be gone, but traffic problems continue to persist near the new bridge. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that it will be realigning Rockland-bound traffic near the Westchester landing during the overnight hours of Friday, Jan. 18, prompting lane and ramp closures in the area. TZC said that the work will require overnight lane closures on the northbound/westbound New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) starting at 8 p.m. and a temporary closure of the exit 9 (Tarrytown – Sleepy Hollow – Route 9) northbound on-ramp from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday. Northbound/westbo…
Starting Date Set For Harriman Toll Plaza Demolition Starting Date Set For Harriman Toll Plaza Demolition
Starting Date Set For Harriman Toll Plaza Demolition Demolition of the Harriman toll plaza on the New York State Thruway has a starting date, following the Thruway Authority’s transition to cashless tolls in the Hudson Valley. Beginning on Monday, Jan. 14, a Westchester contracting company will begin demolition in Harriman, as the state continues a $13.9 million plan to convert plazas in the region to cashless, all-electronic tolls. There isn’t expected to be any change in traffic patterns initially, though as the demolition continues, motorists may see temporary alterations. Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew J. Driscoll said, “th…
New TZB Crash Causes Gridlock At Start Of Evening Commute New TZB Crash Causes Gridlock At Start Of Evening Commute
New TZB Crash Causes Gridlock At Start Of Evening Commute There was gridlock on northbound I-87, extending back to westbound I-287, following a three vehicle-crash that took out two lanes on the Rockland-bound new Tappan Zee Bridge. The crash occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. and was cleared by 5 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
I-87 Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle Causes Gridlock Near New TZB I-87 Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle Causes Gridlock Near New TZB
I-87 Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle Causes Gridlock Near New TZB This story has been updated. Both lanes reopened by noontime after a crash involving an overturned car and two others vehicles caused gridlock on a stretch of I-87 near the new Tappan Zee Bridge late Friday morning. The southbound incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. at Exit 9 (Route 9) with stopped traffic at the scene and Westchester-bound delays stretching back over the span.
Box Truck Crash Backs Up Traffic On New TZB Box Truck Crash Backs Up Traffic On New TZB
Box Truck Crash Backs Up Traffic On New TZB A crash that slowed traffic for about an hour on the new Tappan Zee Bridge has been cleared, but there are still residual back-ups. The crash of a box truck took place around 1 p.m. Friday on the Westchester-bound side near Exit 13 in Tarrytown, said the New York State Police. Currently, the bus lane and shoulder southbound are closed for repairs to the side of the bridge where the truck hit, state police said. Troopers have cleared the scene and traffic should be back up to speed soon, they added. No serious injuries were reported.