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Weeklong Lane Reduction Planned For Stretch Of Capital Region Highway Weeklong Lane Reduction Planned For Stretch Of Capital Region Highway
Weeklong Lane Reduction Planned For Stretch Of Capital Region Highway A major highway in the region will go down to just a single lane for a week, spelling potential delays for commuters. In Columbia County, one southbound lane of the Taconic State Parkway will close in the town of Taghkanic between County Route 10 and Exit 80 beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, April 29. The roadway will remain down to a single lane of traffic through 5 p.m. on Friday, May 3, for needed paving work, according to the Department of Transportation. Drivers were warned to slow down in the area and were reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the late…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 In Northern Westchester To Be Affected Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 In Northern Westchester To Be Affected
Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 In Northern Westchester To Be Affected Motorists are being warned of an upcoming weekend lane closure on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester that will likely delay traffic.  On Saturday, Oct. 28, Interstate 684 southbound is scheduled to be reduced to one lane between Exit 6 (Route 35) and Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The lane closure will allow for bridge repairs if the weather cooperates, according to officials. Motorists traveling in the area at the time of the closure should slow down and drive responsibly, officials said.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where A series of lane reductions and ramp closures are expected to slow traffic on a parkway in Westchester for several nights.  The lane reductions and closures will affect the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Scarsdale from Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28  between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day. The following closures are scheduled for these nights:  One lane of the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway will close between Exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) and Exit 14 (North Street); The northbound ramps to Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 14 (North Street) will clos…

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by Ben Crnic
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Separate Crashes Slow Traffic On Pair Of Hudson Valley Parkways Separate Crashes Slow Traffic On Pair Of Hudson Valley Parkways
Separate Crashes Slow Traffic On Pair Of Hudson Valley Parkways Separate crashes have been reported on parkways in the Hudson Valley. One happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 18 on the northbound Palisades Interstate Parkway at Exit 19 (Perkins Memorial Drive in Stony Point), near the border of Rockland and Orange counties. Traffic is backed up to Exit 17 (Anthony Wayne Recreation Area in Bear Mountain). Multiple vehicles were reportedly involved in the incident. The other crash occurred around 9:10 a.m. on the northbound Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, approaching Exit 43A (Route 82, East Fishkill) and is on the right shoulder…

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by Daily Voice
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Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley
Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley 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
Business
Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Northern Westchester Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Northern Westchester
Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Northern Westchester Police have advised motorists to expect traffic delays in the area of a brand-new Trader Joe's in Northern Westchester County. Trader Joe's opened its new Yorktown location at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 21. The grocery store is located at 3240 Crompond Road (Route 202.) On the day of the store's opening, the Yorktown Police Department issued an alert about traffic delays in the area of Route 202/Taconic State Parkway between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Police said local traffic is advised to take alternate routes. Vehicles that are exiting Trader Joe's and Lowe's were advised make a right turn out o…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned For Stretch Of I-84 Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned For Stretch Of I-84
Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned For Stretch Of I-84 State officials have advised motorists to expect delays due to a planned lane closure on a stretch of I-84 in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation said Dutchess County motorists should expect one lane to close on I-84 eastbound and westbound, between Exit 46 (US Route 9) in East Fishkill and Exit 44 (State Route 52) in Fishkill. The closure is set to take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, to accommodate bridge work, officials said.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Expect Delays: One Lane To Be Closed On Taconic Parkway For Daytime Roadwork Expect Delays: One Lane To Be Closed On Taconic Parkway For Daytime Roadwork
Expect Delays: One Lane To Be Closed On Taconic Parkway For Daytime Roadwork Be ready for possible traffic delays on the Taconic Parkway in the coming weeks. Paving work on the parkway beginning Monday, May 23, will close one lane in both directions in Columbia County between Claverack and Chatham, according to the Department of Transportation. Lanes will be closed between State Route 217 and Interstate 90 each day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. Work is expected to wrap up Thursday, June 30. Transportation officials said drivers should plan for delays and slow down during those times. They also reminded drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Be ready for possible traffic delays through southwest Dutchess County in the coming days. Scheduled road work on Interstate 84 near the Town of Fishkill will have one lane closed in either direction near Fishkill Creek, according to the Department of Transportation. First up will be the closure of one westbound lane between US Route 9 and State Route 52, Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That will be followed by one eastbound lane closing through the same stretch Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closures are to accommodate bridg…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Motorists traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester can expect delays for several days as construction crews conduct work in the region. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that there will be various lane closures on the parkway northbound between exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) in Scarsdale, and exit 14 (State Route 127/North Street) in Harrison beginning on Monday, March 7. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are expected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily through Friday, March 11. During the construction work, motorists have been advised to …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
New Details: Hundreds Of Vehicles Involved In Crashes On Icy Roadways In Westchester, Rockland New Details: Hundreds Of Vehicles Involved In Crashes On Icy Roadways In Westchester, Rockland
New Details: Hundreds Of Vehicles Involved In Crashes On Icy Roadways In Westchester, Rockland Police have provided an update on the string of crashes amid icy conditions on major roadways in the region during the height of the morning commute on Wednesday, Jan. 5. Shortly before 6:00 a.m., state police began responding to a multitude of weather-related crashes involving hundreds of vehicles. The majority of the crashes involved multi-vehicles and were property damage only, police said, but one was fatal. One person was killed at about 6:30 a.m. in a crash on the ramp connecting the eastbound Cross County Parkway to the northbound Bronx River Parkway, according to Westchester County…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Truck Driver Charged With DWI After Overturning On I-287 In Westchester Truck Driver Charged With DWI After Overturning On I-287 In Westchester
Truck Driver Charged With DWI After Overturning On I-287 In Westchester The driver of a tractor-trailer that overturned on I-287 and tied up traffic for hours during the morning commute was allegedly intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration triple. the legal limit, State Police said. Troopers responded to a stretch of I-287 in Westchester at approximately 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, where there was an overturned tractor-trailer blocking multiple lanes near exit 8 in White Plains. Original story - Crash Involving Truck Hauling Large Boulders Snarls Part Of Morning Commute On I-287 Police said that the driver, Long Island resident Billy Robinson, age 55…

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by Zak Failla
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Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled
Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled There will be temporary lane closures on a pair of Westchester County parkways to allow for the erection of a temporary bridge in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that lane closures have been planned on the Saw Mill River and Sprain Brook Parkways next week for bridgework and pavement repairs. These closures have been announced by the NYSDOT: In the villages of Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson, single lane closures with 15 minute traffic stoppages are expected along the northbound and southbound Saw Mill River Parkway, between Exit 13 …

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by Zak Failla
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Lane Closures Planned For Taconic State Parkway Pavement Work In Westchester Lane Closures Planned For Taconic State Parkway Pavement Work In Westchester
Lane Closures Planned For Taconic State Parkway Pavement Work In Westchester There will be lane closures on two busy Westchester highways as contracting crews perform maintenance work and repairs. The New York State Department of Transportation announced lane closures planned for the Taconic State Parkway for pavement repairs and on 100C for construction activity in Mount Pleasant. According to the NYSDOT: On the Taconic State Parkway, there will be double lane closures at the Sprain Brook Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway ramp between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily from Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 for pavement repairs. The Route 100C Spur between Route…

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by Zak Failla
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Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Closures Start In Westchester For Paving Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Closures Start In Westchester For Paving
Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Closures Start In Westchester For Paving Portions of the Taconic State Parkway and a Route 9 exit ramp will see temporary closures for several days as contracting crews work on pavement projects in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation advised that: In Peekskill, the southbound Route 9 exit ramp to Welcher Avenue will be closed through the end of July each night between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for a paving project. In Mount Pleasant, there will be double lane closures northbound on the Taconic State Parkway at the Sprain Brook Parkway/Saw Mill River Parkway merge between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. from Tuesday, July …

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by Zak Failla
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Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says
Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says Roadwork with lane closures on Interstate 84 will continue throughout the year,  the New York State Department of Transportation said. Motorists using the highway in Dutchess and Putnam counties will face single-lane closures for pavement repairs. The repairs will run between Exit 50 in the Town of Fishkill, Dutchess County, and Exit 61 in the Town of Patterson, Putnam County, DOT said. The construction will be performed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights beginning Monday, June 22, and run through the year, weather permitting, the department said. Motorists should anticipate delay…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Roadwork Alert: Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Will Last For Days Roadwork Alert: Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Will Last For Days
Roadwork Alert: Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Will Last For Days Construction projects on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County will lead to lane closures and delays for several days. The New York State Department of Transportation announced planned lane closures on the parkway beginning on Monday, June 22. Officials said there will be single-lane closures in both directions of the Hutchinson River Parkway between exit 10 (East 3rd Street) in the Village of Pelham and exit 13 (Cross County Parkway) in the City of Mount Vernon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday, June 26 to facilitate tree trimming and cutting. In Scarsdale, there wi…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Here's When I-684 Double-Lane Closures Are Scheduled 'Until Further Notice' Here's When I-684 Double-Lane Closures Are Scheduled 'Until Further Notice'
Here's When I-684 Double-Lane Closures Are Scheduled 'Until Further Notice' There will be single and double-lane closures for the foreseeable future on two major parkways in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that there will be lane closures on I-684 and the Cross County Parkway “until further notice” to allow crews to make guardrail repairs. In Bedford, there will be single- and double-lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in both directions on I-684 between exit 4 (Route 172) and exit 6 (Route 35). The I-684 ramps to and from exit 6 will also be closed between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. In Mount Vernon, beginning on W…

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by Zak Failla
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Pair Of Lengthy Closures Scheduled On Two Major Northern Westchester Roadways Pair Of Lengthy Closures Scheduled On Two Major Northern Westchester Roadways
Pair Of Lengthy Closures Scheduled On Two Major Northern Westchester Roadways The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of two lengthy closures on two major roadways in the area that are set to start. There will be various single- and double-lane closures on I-684 between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 5 (Saw Mill River Parkway) in Bedford, beginning Monday, June 8 until further notice, while crews perform bridge rehabilitation. Northbound closures will take place between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; southbound closures will occur between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. The eastbound and westbound Ro…

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by Daily Voice
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Roadwork Alert: Taconic State Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled Roadwork Alert: Taconic State Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled
Roadwork Alert: Taconic State Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled There will be daily road closures on the Taconic State Parkway in the area as contracting crews perform construction activities. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an advisory that there will be lane closures in both directions between the Westchester-Putnam county line and exit 31 (Route 301) beginning on Sunday, May 17. The closures are expected to last through Friday, June 12. According to the NYSDOT, all northbound and southbound lanes will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily Sundays through Thursdays. One northbound and southbound lane will also be closed from 5 …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Single-Lane Closure With Stoppages Start On Taconic Parkway Stretch Single-Lane Closure With Stoppages Start On Taconic Parkway Stretch
Single-Lane Closure With Stoppages Start On Taconic Parkway Stretch There will be single-lane closures and temporary traffic stoppages on the Taconic State Parkway for several days to allow construction work. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, there will be single-lane closures on the parkway in Putnam Valley. The closures are expected to last daily between exit 23 (Bryant Pond Road) and exit 25 (Peekskill Hollow Road) through Friday, March 13, weather permitting. According to the NYSDOT, motorists traveling on the parkway through the area can expect delays and have been advised …

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by Zak Failla
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Expect Delays: Days-Long Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Starts Expect Delays: Days-Long Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Starts
Expect Delays: Days-Long Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Starts There will be lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several days to allow crews to perform maintenance activities in Westchester. Beginning on Tuesday, March 3, a lane will be closed on the parkway at King Street in Rye Brook between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those closures are expected to last daily until Friday, March 6 at the same times each day. During the scope of the construction work, motorists in the area can expect delays and have been instructed to plan accordingly. The New York State Department of Transportation noted that motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for s…

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by Zak Failla
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Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' State DOT Says Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' State DOT Says
Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled 'Until Further Notice,' State DOT Says There will be a single-lane closure on Route 9W “until further notice” in the Hudson Valley to permit contracting crews to complete construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert to area residents that beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, there will be a northbound lane closed on Route 9W in New Windsor for the foreseeable future. During the construction work, motorists can expect delays in the area. According to the NYSDOT, “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  In accordance with the Work Zone…

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by Zak Failla
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Rock Slide Ties Up Traffic For Second Time In A Week On Saw Mill River Parkway Rock Slide Ties Up Traffic For Second Time In A Week On Saw Mill River Parkway
Rock Slide Ties Up Traffic For Second Time In A Week On Saw Mill River Parkway The second rock slide in a week temporarily tied up rush hour traffic on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation responded to a stretch of the parkway in Mount Kisco at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, when there was a report of a rock slide that left debris in the right lanes southbound between Kisco Avenue and Route 133. The rock slide was the second of the week in the area, with the first coming on Monday, Jan. 27. No injuries were reported, but some motorists in the area suffered flat tires and other mechanical issues after…

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by Zak Failla
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Median Closure Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway Median Closure Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway
Median Closure Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a median closure on the Taconic State Parkway. The Department says a median closure is scheduled for the Taconic State Parkway eastbound and westbound at Pudding Street in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley. The closure will begin Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. and continue until further notice while crews perform maintenance work, weather permitting. During this time, motorists should follow the posted detour, anticipate delays and plan accordingly, the NYSDOT says. For updated travel information, call 511 or visi…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Taconic Parkway Single-Lane Closure Will Last More Than A Month Taconic Parkway Single-Lane Closure Will Last More Than A Month
Taconic Parkway Single-Lane Closure Will Last More Than A Month The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a single-lane closure on the Taconic State Parkway that will last more than a month. The Department says a single-lane closure is scheduled for the Taconic State Parkway southbound between Exit 44 (Bulls Head Road) and Exit 43 (Route 82) in the Dutchess County towns of LaGrange, Pleasant Valley, Clinton and Stanford. The closure will begin Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. and continue through Monday, Dec. 16 while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. During these times, motorists should plan accordi…

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by Valerie Musson
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Ramp Closure Scheduled On I-84 Ramp Closure Scheduled On I-84
Ramp Closure Scheduled On I-84 The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a ramp closure on Interstate 84. The Department says that a ramp closure is scheduled for I-84 westbound to Exit 10 (Route 9W northbound) in the Orange County town of Newburgh. The ramp is scheduled to close Monday, Nov. 4 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists should plan accordingly, follow the posted detour and anticipate possible delays, the NYSDOT says.

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by Valerie Musson
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Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 44/55 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 44/55
Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 44/55 There will be overnight double-lane closures on Route 44/55 in Poughkeepsie for the foreseeable future. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be lane closures in Poughkeepsie eastbound between Route 376 (Raymond Avenue) and Fowler Avenue, beginning on Monday, Nov. 4, "until further notice."  Each night, the closures will span from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning in advance of rush hour. During the highway work activities, motorists can expect delays in the area and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. Check Daily Voic…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Taconic Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled Taconic Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled
Taconic Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of an upcoming ramp closure on the Taconic State Parkway. The Department says that an exit ramp closure is scheduled for the Taconic State Parkway southbound at Exit 43A (Route 82 northbound) in the Dutchess County town of East Fishkill. The ramp is scheduled to close Thursday, Oct. 31 and Friday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particul…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 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 32 Closure Scheduled Route 32 Closure Scheduled
Route 32 Closure Scheduled A busy Ulster County roadway will be temporarily closed on Monday to allow highway work in Saugerties. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that Route 32 will be closed in the village between James Street and West Bridge Street. The closure is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28 while contracting crews perform highway work in the area, weather permitting. According to the NYSDOT, there will be a posted detour, and motorists can expect temporary delays in the area during the project. 

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by Zak Failla