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Traffic Alert: Dutchess County Bridge To Be Replaced, Traffic Slowdowns Expected Traffic Alert: Dutchess County Bridge To Be Replaced, Traffic Slowdowns Expected
Traffic Alert: Dutchess County Bridge To Be Replaced, Traffic Slowdowns Expected Motorists can expect slowdowns as construction begins on replacing a Hudson Valley bridge. The construction in Dutchess County on Ridge Road in the town of Dover to replace the bridge over the Mill River has begun, said the Dutchess County Department of Public Works. The project is expected to be complete, with the road and bridge open to traffic by the end of 2024. The department said the bridge is being replaced to ensure the safety and stability of the bridge and roadway for motorists. Project work will include replacing the structure with a new, wider bridge that will include three-fo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Sections Of Road At LaGrange Intersection Reopen After Months-Long Project Sections Of Road At LaGrange Intersection Reopen After Months-Long Project
Sections Of Road At LaGrange Intersection Reopen After Months-Long Project Officials announced the completion of a project to improve a Hudson Valley intersection, allowing sections of road to reopen to traffic. The Dutchess County Department of Public Works announced on Tuesday, Sept. 13, that the project to at the intersection of Smith Road, Maloney Road, and Noxon Road in LaGrange is complete. Sections of Smith and Maloney roads are once again open to traffic, the department reported. The project, which began in June, involved altering the elevation of Noxon Road and relocating a utility pole that improve the safety and visibility at the intersection.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Dutchess Public Works Staffer, Age 29, Remembered For 'His Easy Demeanor, Friendly Smile' Dutchess Public Works Staffer, Age 29, Remembered For 'His Easy Demeanor, Friendly Smile'
Dutchess Public Works Staffer, Age 29, Remembered For 'His Easy Demeanor, Friendly Smile' A Hudson Valley New York National Guard member and well-respected county employee died from complications suffered during a bicycle accident. He was 29. Dutchess County native Patrick Ian Sullivan, of Poughkeepsie, died on Wednesday, July 6 at MidHudson Regional Hospital. Sullivan, who was employed by the Dutchess County Department of Public Works as a bridge maintainer, was born in Poughkeepsie on March 17, 1993, in the middle of a snowstorm, his obituary said. "Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the death of Dutchess County Public Works Highway Division employee Patrick Sullivan," said Dut…

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by Kathy Reakes
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IDs Released For Pilot, Passengers In Wappinger Plane Crash IDs Released For Pilot, Passengers In Wappinger Plane Crash
IDs Released For Pilot, Passengers In Wappinger Plane Crash Click here for an updated story: Plane Crash Victims Members Of Sean Patrick Maloney's Extended Family, Congressman Says Details, including the identities of the four family members involved, have been released following a small plane crash with one critical injury in the area. It happened at around 2:40 p.m. on Friday, July 19 about a mile away from the Hudson Valley Regional Airport. That's when the single-engine private plane crashed in a wooded area south of Maloney Road in the Town of Wappinger. The Piper PA 46 plane was traveling from Ohio to Rhode Island when the pilo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Month-Long Construction Set To Start On Busy Dutchess Intersection Month-Long Construction Set To Start On Busy Dutchess Intersection
Month-Long Construction Set To Start On Busy Dutchess Intersection Motorists will want to take note that construction is set to begin to improve the intersection of Bruzgul Road/Wingdale Mountain Road and Clove Valley Road/Clove Road in the Town of Union Vale on Monday, July 15. The project is designed to improve traffic safety and sight distance with a redesigned intersection. Occasional traffic delays should be anticipated during the project, which is expected to be complete by mid- to late-August.  “This project is among the $25 million we are investing in various bridge and highway projects this year, improving the safety and reliability for all tho…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bridge Replacement Work Starts In Union Vale Bridge Replacement Work Starts In Union Vale
Bridge Replacement Work Starts In Union Vale The construction project involving the replacement of two Union Vale bridges is scheduled to begin next week, the Dutchess County Department of Public Works has announced. The bridges, U-27 and U-28 on Bruzgul Road, are located over the Fishkill Creek near the intersection with Clove Valley Road. They are being replaced due to concerns regarding structural deterioration and motorist safety. The project includes the demolition of the current bridges as well as the construction of newer, wider bridges. The road between the bridges will also be widened to accommodate the addition of shoulders …

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by Valerie Musson
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Severe Deterioration Closes Mill Lane Bridge In Pleasant Valley Severe Deterioration Closes Mill Lane Bridge In Pleasant Valley
Severe Deterioration Closes Mill Lane Bridge In Pleasant Valley The Mill Lane Bridge in the Town of Pleasant Valley has been closed to all traffic, the Dutchess County Department of Public Works announced on Wednesday, March 27. This closure is the result of a New York State Department of Transportation inspection, which found “severe deterioration” of the bridge’s steel girders. The bridge, which is located toward the southern end of Mill Lane at the Parksville Road and Drake Road intersection, has a daily traffic count of around 140 vehicles. As a result of the closure, motorists will be directed to take a detour using Route 44, Traver Road and Parks…

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by Valerie Musson
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Road Improvements Begin In Wappinger Road Improvements Begin In Wappinger
Road Improvements Begin In Wappinger A project involving a series of road improvements in the Wappinger area is officially underway, and the Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) cites it as one of the largest road improvement projects of the year. The improvements start this week in the area of Myers Corners Road between All Angels Hill Road and State Route 376. The project work includes road reconstruction in an attempt to improve both motorist and pedestrian safety. This entails setting new pavement, installing new drainage, putting up new signage, and expanding the shoulder of the road. These details are part o…

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by Valerie Musson
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Emergency Order With Travel Restrictions Issued For Southern Dutchess Areas Emergency Order With Travel Restrictions Issued For Southern Dutchess Areas
Emergency Order With Travel Restrictions Issued For Southern Dutchess Areas Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has declared a State of Emergency and issued an emergency order restricting travel in the southern area of Dutchess County, including the City of Beacon, Town and Village of Fishkill, Town of Wappinger and Village of Wappingers Falls. The order, made in consultation with the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response, Department of Public Works and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, is due to the severe storm and high winds that have resulted in hazardous impacts from downed trees and wires making roads, impassable and creating safety hazards.…

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