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Traffic Alert: Route 303 To Close In Rockland County For Sewer Main Repairs Traffic Alert: Route 303 To Close In Rockland County For Sewer Main Repairs
Traffic Alert: Route 303 To Close In Rockland County For Sewer Main Repairs Motorists in the region will face another road closure this weekend on a busy roadway due to sewer main repairs. The closure will occur in Rockland County on Route 303 between Route 20 (Orangeburg Road) and Erie Street in Orangetown from Friday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, according to the State Department of Transportation. Motorists should use the posted detour as an alternate to prevent backups. Drivers are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, or visit www.511NY.org.
Road Closure Alert: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Hudson Valley Road Closure Alert: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Hudson Valley
Road Closure Alert: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Hudson Valley A section of the highly traveled Route 9W will be closed in both directions during maintenance activities in the Hudson Valley over the upcoming weekend. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising Rockland County motorists to expect Route 9W to close in both directions between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in the Town of Orangetown on Saturday, June 3, between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. DOT officials said motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. Local residents will be able to access their properties. The…
Route 9W Closure Planned In Rockland County Route 9W Closure Planned In Rockland County
Route 9W Closure Planned In Rockland County A section of Route 9W in Rockland County will be closed to traffic in both directions for road repairs this weekend. The state Department of Transportation said Route 9W will be closed to traffic in both directions between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in Orangetown from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, to facilitate roadway repairs, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour using Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. DOT officials said.  Local residents will be able to access their properties. During the closure, drivers are urged …
Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9W Stretch Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9W Stretch
Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9W Stretch The state Department of Transportation is advising Rockland County motorists to expect Route 9W to close in both directions this weekend and in December. The road will be closed between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in the town of Orangetown on the following Saturdays, between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m., to facilitate roadway repairs, weather permitting. Saturday, November 19 Saturday, December 3 Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing Route 59, Route 303, and  Route 340.  Local residents will be able to access their properties. Motorists are urge…
Closure Scheduled For Route 9W In Orangetown Closure Scheduled For Route 9W In Orangetown
Closure Scheduled For Route 9W In Orangetown The state Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect Route 9W to close in both directions this weekend. The highway will be closed in Rockland County between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in the town of Orangetown on Saturday, Oct. 15, between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m., to facilitate roadway repairs, weather permitting, state DOT officials said. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. Local residents will be able to access their properties, DOT said. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly …
Aluf Plastics Violated Odor Emissions At Least Five Times, Orangetown Court Rules Aluf Plastics Violated Odor Emissions At Least Five Times, Orangetown Court Rules
Aluf Plastics Violated Odor Emissions At Least Five Times, Orangetown Court Rules The air might smell a little cleaner in Orangetown after a local business was found guilty in a court of violating the town's code of odor emissions on five occasions. On Friday, Nov. 1, Orangetown Justice Court found API Industries, Inc., better known as Aluf Plastics, guilty of violating Orangetown Town Code with respect to odor emissions on five separate occasions, the first convictions against Aluf Plastics with respect to odor emission, said the Orangetown Supervisor's Office. “Today’s decision is a huge win for the residents of Orangetown," said Orangetown Town Supervisor Chris D…
Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle On Route 303 In Rockland Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle On Route 303 In Rockland
Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle On Route 303 In Rockland A bicyclist received minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Route 303 in Tappan. The incident took place around 1:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, where Route 303 meets with Oak Tree Drive, the Orangetown Police said. The rider was transported to Nyack Hospital, said Det. Sgt. James Sullivan. The driver stayed on the scene. 
Palisades Parkway Stretch Reopens After Car Fire Palisades Parkway Stretch Reopens After Car Fire
Palisades Parkway Stretch Reopens After Car Fire This story has been updated. A stretch of the Palisades Parkway has reopened after a car fire initially closed both southbound lanes. The incident occurred at Exit 5 (Route 303) in Orangetown just before 4:30 p.m. The left lane reopened just after 5 p.m., and the right lane at around 5:30 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Several Injuries Reported In PIP Crash Near Rockland/Bergen Border Several Injuries Reported In PIP Crash Near Rockland/Bergen Border
Several Injuries Reported In PIP Crash Near Rockland/Bergen Border This story has been updated. A serious crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway involving multiple vehicles has resulted in several reported injuries near the Rockland/Bergen border Tuesday evening. The southbound crash, reported around 7:30 p.m., occurred in Sparkill and blocked the left lane. The lane reopened at around 8:15 p.m. Traffic is backed up to Exit 5 (Route 303). New York State Police and PIP Police are at the scene.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Turtle Crossing Advisory Issued For This Rockland Highway Turtle Crossing Advisory Issued For This Rockland Highway
Turtle Crossing Advisory Issued For This Rockland Highway The Clarkstown Police Department is urging motorists to share the roadway and slow down for snappers. A “turtle crossing advisory” has been issued on Western Highway in Blauvelt, near the West Nyack border, where nesting mother turtles have been spotted migrating across the roadway to lay their eggs before returning to the reservoir in May and June. According to officials, the nesting ritual is an annual spring event from May through June. Police said that drivers should be vigilant when in the area and should watch for turtles in the roadway. Motorists have been advised that there is a par…
Pedestrian Hit By Car On Route 303 In Serious Condition Pedestrian Hit By Car On Route 303 In Serious Condition
Pedestrian Hit By Car On Route 303 In Serious Condition A 28-year-old man is in serious condition after being hit by a car on Route 303 while crossing the street in West Nyack. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday near the West Nyack Motor Lodge when the Spring Valley man was hit by a car driven by a 34-year-old man from Garnerville, said Clarkstown Officer Peter Walker. Responding patrol units found the man lying in the roadway needing medical attention. Nyack Volunteer Ambulance and RPS Paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victim to Nyack Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, Walker said. Due to the nature of …