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New Update: Support Swells For Girl Critically Injured In Fatal Northern Westchester Crash New Update: Support Swells For Girl Critically Injured In Fatal Northern Westchester Crash
New Update: Support Swells For Girl Critically Injured In Fatal Northern Westchester Crash In the aftermath of a Northern Westchester crash that killed a 17-year-old boy and left a 16-year-old girl critically injured, their grieving Hudson Valley community is processing the tragedy while also supporting the families of the victims.  New Update: 17-Year-Old Boy Killed In Northern Westchester Crash Left 'Indelible Mark,' Family Says The crash happened on Friday, Dec. 15 around 8 p.m. on Albany Post Road (Route 9) in Cortlandt, when a 2012 Toyota Prius driving south sideswiped a Subaru Forester while illegally passing on the right shoulder and lost control…

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by Ben Crnic
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Long Section Of Route 6/202 To Close For Week In Northern Westchester Long Section Of Route 6/202 To Close For Week In Northern Westchester
Long Section Of Route 6/202 To Close For Week In Northern Westchester A long section of a major US route in Northern Westchester will soon close for a little more than a week, leaving travelers with no option but to take a detour.  Beginning on Thursday, March 16, the section of US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) between State Route 9D and US Route 9 in Cortlandt will close on weekdays in both directions between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure is scheduled on weekdays through Friday, March 24, and is to facilitate tree work.  Affected commuters should take the post…

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by Ben Crnic
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Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Northern Westchester Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Northern Westchester
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Northern Westchester A long section of a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon close, requiring affected travelers to navigate a detour to get around it.  On Thursday, Feb. 23 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., the eastbound lane of US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will close in Cortlandt between State Route 9D and US Route 9, according to the New York Department of Transportation.  The closure is to allow for an inspection of a rock wall, officials said.  To get around the closure, affected travelers should take the posted detour consisting of State Route 9D, State Route 4…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Week Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Week
Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Week Commuters are being warned that a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by lane closures.  Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, one lane of State Route 9A in both directions will close between State Route 117 in Mount Pleasant and US Route 9 in Ossining, the New York Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will be in effect on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Wednesday, Feb. 22, weather permitting. The lane closures are being implemented to allow for roadway work. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Northern Westchester Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Northern Westchester
Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Northern Westchester 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.

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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: Lane Closure Planned On Stretch Of I-84 Stretch In Area Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned On Stretch Of I-84 Stretch In Area
Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned On Stretch Of I-84 Stretch In Area State officials have advised motorists to expect delays due to a planned lane closure on a stretch of I-84 in the Hudson Valley. Motorists in Dutchess County should expect one lane to close along I-84 westbound between Exit 46 (US Route 9) in East Fishkill and Exit 44 (State Route 52) in Fishkill, the New York State Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 14. Officials said the closure will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, to accommodate bridge maintenance. 

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by Nicole Valinote
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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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Major, Temporary Shift Of Rockland-Bound New Tappan Zee Bridge Traffic Scheduled Major, Temporary Shift Of Rockland-Bound New Tappan Zee Bridge Traffic Scheduled
Major, Temporary Shift Of Rockland-Bound New Tappan Zee Bridge Traffic Scheduled A major, temporary lane shift is coming for Rockland-bound traffic on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. The New York State Thruway Authority announced Wednesday that operations to shift four lanes of Rockland-bound traffic to the opposite side of the concrete median bridge's westbound span will take place around 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, weather permitting.  The temporary lane shift will allow crews to construct the bridge’s bicycle and pedestrian path and its six overlooks, the Authority said. Motorists can expect multiple lane closures, while at least one Rockland-bound lane will remain open exc…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Girder Work Starts On New TZB, Leading To I-87 Lane Closures Girder Work Starts On New TZB, Leading To I-87 Lane Closures
Girder Work Starts On New TZB, Leading To I-87 Lane Closures The latest round of lane and ramp closures near the new Tappan Zee Bridge have been announced as crews continue working on the Rockland and Westchester landings. Beginning on Monday night, May 7, crews from Tappan Zee Constructors will begin preparation for the installation of steel girders and concrete deck panels for the bridge over River Road at the Rockland landing. The materials will connect the eastbound span to the new on-land abutment, officials said. (See second image above for detailed rundown.) The work is scheduled to take place weekdays through Friday, May 18. During that perio…

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by Zak Failla
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Lane, Ramp Closures Near New Tappan Zee Bridge Announced Lane, Ramp Closures Near New Tappan Zee Bridge Announced
Lane, Ramp Closures Near New Tappan Zee Bridge Announced A new round of overnight lane and ramp closures near the new Tappan Zee Bridge have been announced as crews continue working on the Westchester landing. Beginning on Friday, Tappan Zee Constructors will continue installing new precast concrete slabs near the Westchester landing, which will create a new base roadway for the twin-span crossing’s connection to the New York State Thruway, according to officials. (See second image above for detailed rundown.) Officials said that work will also necessitate closing the northbound Thruway exit 9 (Tarrytown - Sleepy Hollow - US Route 9) on-ramp from…

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by Zak Failla