Slowdowns Expected During Taconic Lane Closures Slowdowns Expected During Taconic Lane Closures
Slowdowns Expected During Taconic Lane Closures Motorists are advised that single lane closures traffic slowdowns are expected on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County. The closures, between Rossway/Drake Road and James Baird State Park in the towns of LaGrange and Pleasant Valley on Monday, April 1, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including sign…
One Hospitalized In Two-Car Crash On Route 6N One Hospitalized In Two-Car Crash On Route 6N
One Hospitalized In Two-Car Crash On Route 6N One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on Route 6N in Mahopac Falls. The crash took place Friday, March 22, at Route 6N and Hill Street, said Jack Casey, spokesman for the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Carmel Police units were on the scene as fire units arrived. EMS began triage as fire police took over traffic, freeing up CPD to investigate the crash, Casey said. One person was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.  As the vehicles were cleared from the roadway, fire police assisted with traffic.
Here's The Latest On Timing, Impact Of Midweek Winter Storm Here's The Latest On Timing, Impact Of Midweek Winter Storm
Here's The Latest On Timing, Impact Of Midweek Winter Storm A midweek storm winter storm affecting about 60 percent of the country will sweep through the area, bringing light accumulating snow that will change over to a wintry mix. More than 200 million Americans, including residents in the region, will see a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain from the system. After a sunny day on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in which the high temperature will be around the freezing mark, Wednesday, Feb. 20 will be cloudy with a high also around 32 degrees. Snow is expected to arrive just in time for the evening commute on Wednesday, at about 4 p.m. About one inch of a…
Route 44 Reopens After Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer, Van With One Victim Airlifted Route 44 Reopens After Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer, Van With One Victim Airlifted
Route 44 Reopens After Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer, Van With One Victim Airlifted This story has been updated. A portion of Route 44 in the Town of Amenia has reopened in both directions after an hours-long closure following a rollover involving a tractor-trailer and a van, said state police. The crash took place a little before 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Turkey Hollow Road and Route 44 in Amenia, causing one victim to be airlifted to an area hospital, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. The roadway between Bangall Amenia and Smithfield Valley roads reopened around 12:30 p.m. "Transportation officials are on the scene and the tractor-trailer lost numerous…
I-684 Reopens After Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Hauling Oversized Modular Home I-684 Reopens After Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Hauling Oversized Modular Home
I-684 Reopens After Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Hauling Oversized Modular Home This story has been updated. A stretch of I-684 has reopened after a tractor-trailer hauling an oversized modular home crashed into the Interstate 84 overpass exit ramp in Putnam County on Monday. The I-84 Exit 20 ramp has also reopened. The incident at Exit 20 in Southeast occurred around 11:15 a.m. Jan. 7, causing the closure of northbound I-684 at Exit 9W. The lanes reopened shortly before 3 p.m. Traffic was detoured onto I-84 during the closure and the I-84 Exit 20 ramp was also closed to I-684 southbound. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice …
I-684 Reopens After Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Hauling Oversized Modular Home I-684 Reopens After Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Hauling Oversized Modular Home
I-684 Reopens After Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Hauling Oversized Modular Home This story has been updated. A stretch of I-684 has reopened after a tractor-trailer hauling an oversized modular home crashed into the Interstate 84 overpass exit ramp in Putnam County on Monday. The I-84 Exit 20 ramp has also reopened. The incident at Exit 20 in Southeast occurred around 11:15 a.m. Jan. 7, causing the closure of northbound I-684 at Exit 9W. The lanes reopened shortly before 3 p.m. Traffic was detoured onto I-84 during the closure and the I-84 Exit 20 ramp was also closed to I-684 southbound. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice …
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…
New Cashless Tolls Coming To Westchester: Here's When, Where New Cashless Tolls Coming To Westchester: Here's When, Where
New Cashless Tolls Coming To Westchester: Here's When, Where As a record number of Americans prepare to travel for the holiday season, more cashless tolls are coming to the New York Thruway in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Thruway Authority announced that the toll plazas on I-95 in New Rochelle and I-87 in Spring Valley will soon be outfitted with cashless tolling technology. Motorists will no longer have to wait at the gate to pay or scan their E-Z Pass. Sensors will read the car’s EZ-Pass or a photo will be taken and sent to the driver with a bill for those without the pass. The existing New Rochelle toll plaza will be removed in phas…
Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard
Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard Snowfall totals from throughout the region Everyone was caught off guard by the strength of the season's first Nor'easter, especially commuters who were caught in hours-long traffic backups. The storm caused havoc on roadways and created a nightmare for state and local officials who had not prepared for such heavy snow and sleet. What happened? The changeover to sleet happened about two to three hours later than was predicted, causing snowfall accumulation totals to be higher than expected. One thing is for sure. Commuters are mad as hell and want to know why officials weren't p…
New Update: Two-Alarm Fire Damages Pleasant Valley Library, Route 44 Remains Closed New Update: Two-Alarm Fire Damages Pleasant Valley Library, Route 44 Remains Closed
New Update: Two-Alarm Fire Damages Pleasant Valley Library, Route 44 Remains Closed Traffic is being diverted on Route 44 as a two-alarm fire ripped through the Pleasant Valley Free Library on Main Street. The fire, which began around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, is believed to have started in the basement, but the building quickly became engulfed in smoke, with smoke coming out of the top of the building. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said they have investigators on the scene.  The Route 44 closure is between West Road and North Avenue, with traffic backed up to South Avenue at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. For a list of detours, click here.  The Library's Board said t…
Pleasant Valley Library Fire Causes Route 44 Closure Pleasant Valley Library Fire Causes Route 44 Closure
Pleasant Valley Library Fire Causes Route 44 Closure Click here for an updated story: Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Pleasant Valley Library A stretch of Route 44 is closed in Pleasant Valley as a result of a two-alarm fire at the Pleasant Valley Library. The closure is between West Road and North Avenue, with traffic backed up to South Avenue at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Motorists should take the following alternate routes: Westbound Route 44: to South Road to Freedom Road (Route 47) to Overlook Road to De Garmo Road back to Route 44. Eastbound Route 44: to De Garmo Road to Overlook Road to Freedom Rd (Route 47) to South Avenue …
Would-Be Jumper On NY Thruway Shuts Down Traffic, Causes Gridlock In Area Would-Be Jumper On NY Thruway Shuts Down Traffic, Causes Gridlock In Area
Would-Be Jumper On NY Thruway Shuts Down Traffic, Causes Gridlock In Area A man who climbed a sign on the New York Thruway threatening to jump has been removed and is now in custody. The incident took place around after 3:30 p.m. Monday when the unidentified man climbed the sign along I-87 at Scotland Hill Road in Spring Valley, confirmed the New York State Police. Traffic was shut down in both directions, causing gridlock, as police and first responders worked to remove the man from the sign, police said. He was safely removed from the sign around 4 p.m., police said. Ramapo Police are handling the investigation. This is a developing story. Check back to Dail…