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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
Police & Fire
Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps In Orange County To Close For Paving Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps In Orange County To Close For Paving
Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps In Orange County To Close For Paving Residents and commuters should take note that two ramps on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will be closed overnight due to paving. The State Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect the following ramps along I-84 in the town of Newburgh will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 25, to accommodate the work, weather permitting. I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 37 (Route 52) I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 36 (I-87/New York State Thruway) Motorists should plan accordingly and follow the posted detours. During the construct…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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
News
Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Orange County Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Orange County
Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Orange County Construction work on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will reduce the highway to one lane in each direction on weeknights for several months. The state Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect one lane to close along I-84 in each direction between Exit 36 (I-87) and Exit 39 (Route 9W) in the town of Newburgh on weeknights beginning Monday, June 12. The construction will run through Friday, October 27, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., to accommodate roadway construction work, weather permitting, DOT said. The department said that motorists should anticipate delays and u…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Road Closure: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Hudson Valley For Construction Road Closure: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Hudson Valley For Construction
Road Closure: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Hudson Valley For Construction A section of a busy Hudson Valley roadway will be closed for construction over the weekend. Route 9W in Rockland County will be closed in both directions in Orangetown between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street on Saturday, June 10, between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., to facilitate maintenance activities, weather permitting, said the State Department of Transporation. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. Local residents will be able to access their properties. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zon…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Hudson Valley Roadways Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Hudson Valley Roadways
Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Hudson Valley 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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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
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 In Orange County Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 In Orange County
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 In Orange County The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be single-lane closures for several hours on Route 17 in Orange County. Route 17 will be closed eastbound between exit 126 (Route 94) and exit 129 (Museum Village Road) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 in the Town of Blooming Grove and Village of Chester. According to the NYSDOT, motorists should expect delays in the area during the construction activities, and should plan accordingly. “Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled
Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the various upcoming single-lane closure on Route 9W in Rockland County. The Department says that a single-lane closure is scheduled for Route 9W between Christian Herald Road and Rockland Lake Road in the Rockland County town of Clarkstown. The closures start Monday, Sept. 16 and will continue daily through Friday, Sept. 20 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. while crews perform construction and maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when traveling through the wo…

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by Valerie Musson
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Roadwork Alert: Ramp Closures, Detours Scheduled On I-87 In Orange County Roadwork Alert: Ramp Closures, Detours Scheduled On I-87 In Orange County
Roadwork Alert: Ramp Closures, Detours Scheduled On I-87 In Orange County 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
News
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
Traffic
Days-Long Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route In Orange County Days-Long Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route In Orange County
Days-Long Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route In Orange County A busy Orange County roadway will be closed for more than a week as crews perform construction activities in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, Route 208 will be closed between Clove Road and JMD Drive in Blooming Grove. The closure is expected to last until 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29. Single lane closures with alternating traffic are expected to occur daily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Wednesday, October 17 to Friday, October 19, and again from Monday, October 29 to Friday, November 2. During the construction…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Separate I-84 Ramp Closures Scheduled Separate I-84 Ramp Closures Scheduled
Separate I-84 Ramp Closures Scheduled There will be ramp closures on I-84 for several days in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that beginning on Monday, Sept. 17, there wlll be ramp closures on the interstate in Putnam and Dutchess counties, as crews perform construction activities in the area. Each day, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., there will be nightly closures in Southeast on the westbound exit 20S (I-684 South). From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Fishkill, the I-84 exit ramp to exit 12 (Route 52) is scheduled to close. The ramp closures are expected to last through Friday, Sept…

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by Zak Failla