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New Update - Traffic Alert: 12-Mile Backup In Hudson Valley For Bridge Repairs New Update - Traffic Alert: 12-Mile Backup In Hudson Valley For Bridge Repairs
New Update - Traffic Alert: 12-Mile Backup In Hudson Valley For Bridge Repairs Traffic is still backed up for at least 12 miles and significant delays are expected during the evening commute in the Hudson Valley after an oversized tractor-trailer got stuck under an overpass. Latest update - Traffic Update: All Lanes Open On I-87 After Hudson Valley Overpass Hit, Driver Charged The incident is happening in Rockland County on I-87 southbound near Nyack at the South Broadway overpass. According to New York State Police, the truck has been removed, but currently, repairs are being made to the bridge which could take hours. The left three lanes of traffic are closed. …
Road Closure Alert: Route 119 In Elmsford To Again Be Affected Road Closure Alert: Route 119 In Elmsford To Again Be Affected
Road Closure Alert: Route 119 In Elmsford To Again Be Affected A section of Route 119 in Westchester will again be closed to motorists for a short period of time, officials announced.  Route 119 will again close in both directions between Vreeland Avenue and Undercliff Avenue in Elmsford on Tuesday, Aug. 22, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closure will last from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., and will again facilitate bridge rehabilitation work.  The section of roadway was previously closed on Monday, Aug. 21.  Motorists who travel on the section of road at that time should expect delays and follow p…
Blocked Lane Slows Traffic On Parkway In Westchester: Developing Blocked Lane Slows Traffic On Parkway In Westchester: Developing
Blocked Lane Slows Traffic On Parkway In Westchester: Developing A blocked lane is causing traffic delays and congestion on a busy parkway in Westchester.  The traffic, which began on Thursday, June 1 around 11 a.m., is stemming from a blocked right lane on the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound in Scarsdale between Exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue), according to numerous reports.  The cause of the lane blockage has not yet been revealed by authorities.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Latest Update - Manhunt: Police Apprehend 'Suspicious Person' In Scarsdale Latest Update - Manhunt: Police Apprehend 'Suspicious Person' In Scarsdale
Latest Update - Manhunt: Police Apprehend 'Suspicious Person' In Scarsdale New story - Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Westchester Search Earlier report: Authorities are warning motorists to stay away from an area as they search for a suspicious person near a busy parkway in Westchester.  Commuters in the village of Scarsdale should currently stay away from the area of Mamaroneck Road, Colonial Road Griffen Avenue, and Brittany Close near Exit 12 of the Hutchinson River Parkway as police search for a "suspicious person," village officials said in an alert issued on Monday, April 24 around 2:45 p.m.  Scarsdale Police s…
Tractor-Trailer Strikes Bridge, Causing Gridlock On Westchester Roadway Tractor-Trailer Strikes Bridge, Causing Gridlock On Westchester Roadway
Tractor-Trailer Strikes Bridge, Causing Gridlock On Westchester Roadway A lane of a roadway in the region is closed after a tractor-trailer struck a bridge, causing lengthy delays. The incident happened in Westchester County on the northbound side of the Hutchinson River Parkway at Weaver Street in Scarsdale just before 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, Westchester County Police said. The incident has caused the closure of the right lane, causing gridlock in the area. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
New Update: Lanes Reopen On I-684 After Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle New Update: Lanes Reopen On I-684 After Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle
New Update: Lanes Reopen On I-684 After Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle This story has been updated. All lanes have reopened after a crash involving an overturned vehicle blocked lanes of I-684, causing lengthy traffic delays.  The incident, which involved two tractor-trailers, was reported on Monday, April 10 around 2:10 p.m. northbound near Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford.  The overturned vehicle blocked two lanes of traffic for several hours. The incident involved one tractor-trailer that rear-ended another, according to state police.  This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Roadwork on a Westchester County highway could spell delays this week. Crews will be closing one southbound lane along the Hutchinson River Parkway between Scarsdale and Harrison on Tuesday, Nov. 1, according to the Department of Transportation. One lane is expected to close from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between State Route 127 (exit 14) and Mamaroneck Avenue (exit 13). Transportation officials said the closure will allow road crews to facilitate construction activity in the area. Drivers were encouraged to slow down through that stretch and were reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a…
Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Westchester County Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Westchester County
Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Westchester County State officials have advised Westchester County motorists to be prepared for delays ahead of a planned road closure. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists should expect Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) to close in both directions between State Route 9D and US Route 9 in Cortlandt from Tuesday, Aug. 30 through Thursday, Sept. 1. The closures are set to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to facilitate maintenance activities, officials said.  Officials said motorists should follow a posted detour using US Route 9, State Route 403, and State Route 9D.
Expect Delays: 2 Lanes To Be Closed During Daytime Roadwork On I-684 Expect Delays: 2 Lanes To Be Closed During Daytime Roadwork On I-684
Expect Delays: 2 Lanes To Be Closed During Daytime Roadwork On I-684 Motorists should expect delays during daytime double-lane closures on a busy stretch of I-684. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect two lanes to close along the roadway southbound, between Exit 3 (Route 22) and Exit 2 (Route 120) in the Town of New Castle, on Monday, Aug. 22, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., :to facilitate construction activities, weather permitting." Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones, the DOT said, noting that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  "Convictions of two or more speeding v…
Expect Delays: Two Lanes Scheduled To Be Closed During Weeks-Long Roadwork On I-684 Expect Delays: Two Lanes Scheduled To Be Closed During Weeks-Long Roadwork On I-684
Expect Delays: Two Lanes Scheduled To Be Closed During Weeks-Long Roadwork On I-684 Be ready for possible delays driving on Interstate 684 through Westchester County in the coming weeks. Two northbound lanes are slated to close nightly between Harrison and Bedford on Sunday through Thursday nights, beginning Sunday, May 8, and wrapping up Thursday, June 23, according to the Department of Transportation. Lanes will close for paving work between the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and State Route 172 in Bedford from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Transportation officials urged drivers to slow down through the stretch and reminded motorists that fines are doubled for speeding …
Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months
Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months Motorists in the region should get ready for long delays as work begins on a section of I-87 that will reduce the roadway to one lane for months. The New York State Thruway Authority on Friday, Sept. 10 announced that traffic will be reduced to one lane in Rockland County at the northbound Exit 15 ramp to New Jersey (New Jersey-I-287-NJ Route 17 South) beginning Monday, Sept. 13.  The lane reduction is needed for bridge joint repair work on the ramp. The temporary alignment is scheduled to be in place until mid-November.  The lane reduction is expected to cause delays, especiall…
Dobbs Ferry Road To Be Closed During Milling, Paving Dobbs Ferry Road To Be Closed During Milling, Paving
Dobbs Ferry Road To Be Closed During Milling, Paving Motorists could face delays when road work consisting of milling and paving begins on Dobbs Ferry Road The work, both eastbound and westbound, between Tarrytown Road (Rt. 119) and the Sprain Brook Parkway in the Town of Greenburgh will begin on Sunday, Nov. 15, and run through Saturday, Nov. 21, said Greenburgh Police Lt. Kobie Powell. The work will take place during the overnight hours, Powell said.  If possible motorists would be better served taking alternate routes during the listed time periods.
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Hours-Long I-95 Delays Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Hours-Long I-95 Delays
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Hours-Long I-95 Delays This story has been updated. There were delays of around two hours on a stretch of I-95 after a tractor-trailer crash in Fairfield County. The crash happened on the northbound side Friday morning, Aug. 21 at around 4 a.m., initially shutting down all lanes in Darien between Noroton Avenue/Exit 10 and Route 1/Exit 11. One lane reopened around daybreak with traffic backed up to Harvard Avenue/West Avenue (Exit 6) in Stamford. The highway did not fully reopen until the end of the morning commute.
Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled
Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The Department says a lane closure is scheduled for the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound and southbound between Exit 8 (Sanford Boulevard) and Exit 13 (Cross County Parkway) in the Westchester County villages of Eastchester and Mount Vernon and the city of New Rochelle. The closure will occur Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists should plan accordingly, seek alternate route…
Taconic State Parkway Road Closure Scheduled Taconic State Parkway Road Closure Scheduled
Taconic State Parkway Road Closure Scheduled There will be a road closure on the Taconic State Parkway for three days in Westchester as contracting crews perform maintenance activities in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be road closures in both directions on the parkway at Cleveland Street in Mount Pleasant between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from Wednesday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 20. During the construction project, drivers can expect delays and should follow the posted detour. The NYSDOT notes that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In acco…
Expect Delays: Daytime Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled Expect Delays: Daytime Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled
Expect Delays: Daytime Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled There will be lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several hours this week as contracting crews get to work on a maintenance project. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be lane closures on the parkway between exit 27 (Purchase Street) and exit 28 (Lincoln Avenue) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Wednesday, Aug. 14. During the project, motorists can expect delays in Scarsdale and Rye Brook, and have been advised to seek alternate routes. There will be detours posted. "Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling throug…
Expect Delays For Days: Shoulder Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays For Days: Shoulder Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays For Days: Shoulder Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Delays are expected on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several days as construction activities will force the closure of the shoulder in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that a shoulder closure is expected in both directions on the parkway at exit 12 (East Lincoln Avenue) beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5. The closures are expected to last daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Pelham and Mount Vernon through Thursday, Aug. 29. During the construction work, motorists should expect to run into delays. According to the NYSDOT, “Motorists …
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV The Westchester-bound span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge has reopened after a fire involving a recreational vehicle broke out. The blaze, on an RV pulling a Honda Pilot, began just before 3:30 p.m. and was quickly contained, the New York State Thruway Authority said in a statement. No injuries were reported. "A structural engineer has evaluated the overhead gantry structure, and all lanes have re-opened to allow traffic to flow," the NYSTA said at 5 p.m. "Motorists should expect residual delays.”
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says The New York State Thruway Authority has a simple message for motorists during the controlled demolition period of the old Tappan Zee Bridge. Stay away. The new TZB will be closed for up to an hour during the old bridge's demolition and significant delays are expected and motorists should avoid the area and take alternate routes, the Thruway Authority said. The demolition will now be held on Tuesday, Jan.15 at 10 a.m. It was originally set for Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m., before being postponed due to windy conditions. State Police will stop New York State Thruway traffic (I-87/I…
Busy Bridge To Be Closed For Weeks In Westchester Busy Bridge To Be Closed For Weeks In Westchester
Busy Bridge To Be Closed For Weeks In Westchester The Sensaqua Bridge will be closed for weeks as contracting crews get set to perform maintenance on the structure in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that the bridge will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 23 in Croton-on-Hudson, with construction work expected to last an estimated 80 days. The NYSDOT said the work is required to perform maintenance on the bridge. Officials said that access to and from southbound Route 9 from this area will be impacted. Northbound access to and from Route 9 will remain unimpeded. Motorists can expect temporar…
I-684 Crash Causes Lengthy Delays I-684 Crash Causes Lengthy Delays
I-684 Crash Causes Lengthy Delays This story has been updated.  There were delays of half an hour on northbound I-684 on Tuesday afternoon after a crash near the Northern Westchester/Putnam border. The 4:30 p.m. crash, just south of I-84, caused stop-and-go delays to Hardscrabble Road.
Crash Causes Lengthy Delays On I-684 Crash Causes Lengthy Delays On I-684
Crash Causes Lengthy Delays On I-684 This story has been updated. There were hour-long delays on southbound I-684 on Wednesday morning after a crash that blocked the left lane near the Northern Westchester/Putnam border. The crash at Hardscrabble Road (Exit 8) in North Salem resulted in stopped traffic at the scene at 9:30 a.m., and gridlock to I-84 (Exit 9). The lane reopened around 10:30 a.m.
Year-Long Lane Closures Start On Merritt Parkway Year-Long Lane Closures Start On Merritt Parkway
Year-Long Lane Closures Start On Merritt Parkway Motorists planning on traveling on the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield and Westport may see delays and detours for more than a year as overnight closures are scheduled as construction activity ramps up for the summer season. The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced this week that beginning on Monday, motorists traveling on the parkway between the Congress Street overpass in Fairfield to the Newtown Turnpike overpass in Westport can expect nightly lane closures in both directions. Officials said that the contractors will begin restoration work on Merritt Parkway bridges, resume mi…
Route 117 Closure Scheduled During Roadwork Route 117 Closure Scheduled During Roadwork
Route 117 Closure Scheduled During Roadwork WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Motorists planning on traveling on Route 117 in Mount Pleasant over the weekend can expect delays as contracting crews complete work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, Route 117 will be closed between Route 9 and Route 448, extending through the following day, as crews perform permit activities. During the closure, there will be flaggers in the area to direct traffic and detour signage posted.