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2 Pulled From Wreck After Car Rolls Over On NYS Thruway In Hudson Valley
A rollover crash in Rockland County left two people trapped and caused major traffic delays on Sunday, Sept. 7. The crash happened Sunday afternoon next to Exit 14 southbound on the New York State Thruway in Nanuet, The Monsey Scoop reported. A vehicle lost control, rolled over several times, and struck both an electric pole and an exit sign, according to the outlet. The Nanuet Fire Department pulled out two occupants who had been trapped inside. Hatzoloh EMS, Nanuet EMS, Rockland Paramedics, and New York State Police also responded to the scene. The crash caused heavy traffic on the Thr…
Police & Fire
DOT Gives Reopening Estimate After Collapse On Major Parkway In NY (
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This story has been updated. A stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester County was shut down after part of the roadway collapsed. The closure happened Sunday evening, Sept. 7, on the southbound Saw Mill River Parkway at Farragut Parkway in Hastings-on-Hudson, according to the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department and Westchester County Police. As of around 1:40 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, all southbound traffic was being diverted off the parkway at the I-87/I-287/Route 119 exit in Elmsford, police said. Meanwhile, all northbound traffic has been restored. Motorists in the area …
Police & Fire
Box Truck Flips On I-87 In Orange County, Causes Delays
An overturned box truck caused traffic delays Wednesday morning, July 23 on the New York State Thruway in Orange County. The crash happened at mile marker 49.7 on the northbound lanes of I-87 in Woodbury in the early morning hours on Wednesday, according to the Woodbury Fire Department. The driver was able to get out of the vehicle on their own and suffered only minor injuries. Tow crews responded to upright the truck, and the incident caused residual delays in the area as the scene was cleared.
Police & Fire
Crash With Car Carrier Shuts Lanes On Route 303 In NY
Drivers are facing delays on a busy Rockland County roadway after a crash involving a vehicle and car carrier, police said. The incident happened on Tuesday, July 8, just before 1:30 p.m. in West Nyack near the Route 59 overpass on Route 303, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. Officers responded to the scene shortly after the crash. Three lanes are closed as a result of the incident. No injuries were reported, but police are urging drivers to expect delays and consider alternate routes while the scene is cleared. This is a developing story. Check back to…
Police & Fire
Driver Killed In Crash With 2 Tractor-Trailers On NYS Thruway In Rockland County, Police Say
A driver was killed in a crash involving two tractor-trailers on the New York State Thruway early Saturday, June 21, New York State Police said. The wreck happened around 3:13 a.m. near Exit 12 in Clarkstown, Rockland County, according to state police. Investigators said a passenger vehicle and two tractor-trailers were involved. The driver of the passenger vehicle was confirmed dead at the scene. All southbound lanes of the NYS Thruway/I-87 remain closed at Exit 14 as of Saturday morning. A detour has been set up, police said. No further information was released as the investigation cont…
Traffic
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (
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A crash temporarily left multiple northbound lanes blocked on Interstate 87 in Rockland County. The incident happened on Friday, May 23 in the area of Exit 12 in West Nyack at around 1:30 p.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY. The crash closed the left and center northbound lanes near the crash scene, causing delays until mid-afternoon on Friday. More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Traffic
Route 211 Stretch Reopens After Crash In Orange County (
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A crash in Orange County caused the closure of a busy stretch of Route 211 on Wednesday morning, April 9, prompting traffic delays and a detour for local drivers. According to the Middletown Police Department, at around 8:15 a.m. on April 9, Wickham Avenue (Route 211) was shut down between Lincoln Street and Wisner Avenue due to a motor vehicle collision. The road has since reopened. Authorities did not immediately release details about the crash or whether there were any injuries. This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates.
Traffic
Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Orange County
A crash involving a car and a utility pole has shut down a section of Route 17M in Orange County, prompting major detours, officials said. The accident happened on Wednesday, March 19, at 2762 Route 17M near Cannon Hill Road in Goshem, according to Orange County Emergency Services. The impact brought down utility poles and wires, forcing authorities to close the roadway in both directions between County Route 50 and Hartley Road. Utility crews are actively working to restore power and remove debris, while emergency responders manage the scene. Officials urge drivers to avoid th…
Police & Fire
Monroe Man Suffers Partial Amputated Hand After Fleeing Cops, Hitting Truck: Police
A man trying to flee police at high speed suffered catastrophic injuries after hitting a tractor-trailer in Orange County, including a partially amputated hand, authorities said. The crash occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at around 2:45 a.m., when Town of Wallkill Police Officers tried to stop a speeding vehicle near East Main Street and Midway Park Drive, the department announced. The driver, identified as a 36-year-old Monroe man, refused to pull over and kept going, police said. His vehicle then collided with a tractor-trailer near Exit 122A and Route 17E, causing severe injuries, accordi…
Police & Fire
I-684 Reopens After Fatal Plane Crash In Westchester, Pilot Had Reported Engine Issues: FAA
One person was killed and another survived a small plane crash along I-684 in Westchester, NY, on Thursday night, Dec. 12, New York State Police confirmed. UPDATE: Cops ID NJ Pilot, NY Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash The FAA said that the pilot of the single-engine Tecnam P-2008 had reported engine issues before crashing around 7:15 p.m. The crash occurred near Exit 2 in Harrison, according to a statement from NYSP. Flight data shows that the plane departed from Linden, NJ. Multiple Jewish news outlets including the Monsey Scoop identified the person killed as 32-year-old Yankel (Yaa…
Police & Fire
Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Region
A fuel tank rollover crash has caused heavy delays on a busy stretch of the New York State Thruway. State Police said the crash has all I-87 southbound lanes closed from Exit 21 in Catskill to Ulster County in Saugerties Exit 20 for at least the next six hours. State police said the crash occurred in Ulster County around 3:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, near mile marker 105. No one was injured, but an unknown quantity of diesel fuel spilled and is in the process of being cleaned up. The southbound lanes will be closed most of the morning until the cleanup is complete, state police said. …
Police & Fire
Woman, 25, Killed After Car Rolls Over Several Times On NY Thruway
This story has been updated. A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash after her car rolled multiple times on the Adirondack Northway. The collision occurred in Saratoga County around 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, on the Northway north of the Exit 14 off-ramp in Saratoga Springs. According to New York State Police Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, the crash caused one of the vehicles to overturn and killed the driver, identified as Makenzie T. Minkler, age 25, of Rensselaer. Minkler was transported for severe injuries but died shortly after at Saratoga Hospital, O'Neil said The cause of the …
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Route 9W Stretch To Close In Rockland County For Maintenace Work
Motorists should anticipate delays and detours when Route 9W closes in both directions for maintenance. The State Department of Transportation said the closure will take place between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in Orangetown from 6 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, weather permitting. Drivers will directed to detours on Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. Local residents will be able to access their properties. For more information, call 511, or visit www.511NY.org.
Police & Fire
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. …
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: Route 9W To Close In Rockland County
Drivers can expect delays as a portion of a busy roadway is expected to close in Rockland County. The northbound side of Route 9W is expected to close between Shadyside Avenue and South Broadway in the Village of Nyack on Saturday, Aug. 12 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. for sign repairs, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Inclimate weather could prohibit the repairs, in which case the road will remain open. Drivers can expect delays and should follow detour signs in the area. Those who live in the area will be able to get home, however. Speeding fin…
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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…
Police & Fire
Latest Update - Manhunt: Police Apprehend 'Suspicious Person' Near Hutch In Westchester
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…
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Road Closure Alert: Project On Route 59 In Rockland County Starts
Rockland County residents should expect delays when a highway improvement project on Route 59 westbound gets underway. The state Department of Transportation says motorists should expect the right lane to close along Route 59 westbound, between Grandview Avenue and I-87 in the town of Clarkstown, beginning Thursday, April 20 at 9 a.m., through Tuesday, April 25 at 9 a.m., to accommodate the project. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. For up-to-date tra…
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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 …
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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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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…
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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…
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Months-Long Lane Closures Scheduled For Busy Area Roadway
There will be daily lane closures on a busy Hudson Valley roadway for several weeks as crews work on a repaving project. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising motorists that there will be lane closures in Dutchess County along Route 44 in the town of Washington to facilitate pavement resurfacing. Officials said that between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. beginning on Monday, April 5, there will be temporary lane closures both eastbound and westbound between Route 82 and Franklin Avenue. The lane closures will only be on weekdays through Friday, May 28, weather permit…
Traffic
Road Closure Scheduled For Route 218
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a road closure on Route 218. The Department says a road closure is scheduled for Route 218 northbound and southbound between Washington Road and Mountain House Lane in the Orange County towns of Cornwall and Highlands. The closure will occur Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. while crews perform maintenance work, weather permitting. During this time, motorists should plan accordingly, seek alternate routes where possible and anticipate delays, the NYSDOT says. For updated travel information, call 511 or visit w…
Traffic
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a single-lane closure on Interstate 84. The Department says a single-lane closure is scheduled for Interstate 84 westbound between Exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) and Exit 52 B/A (Taconic State Parkway) in the Dutchess County town of East Fishkill and the Putnam County town of Kent. The closure will begin Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 p.m. and continue through Friday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. During these times, motorists should plan accordingly, seek alternate routes w…
Traffic
Route 218 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled
Lane closures are planned on Route 218 for several hours in Orange County. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that there will be single-lane closures in both directions on Route 218 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4 between Maple Avenue and Dock Hill Road in Cornwall-on-Hudson. The lane closures are scheduled to allow highway work permit activities, the NYSDOT, said. During the construction, motorists should expect delays in the area. According to the NYSDOT, “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In a…
Traffic
Route 9W Lane Closure Scheduled In Rockland
The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the various upcoming single-lane closure on Route 9W in Rockland County. The Department says that a single-lane closure is scheduled for Route 9W between Christian Herald Road and Rockland Lake Road in the Rockland County town of Clarkstown. The closures start Monday, Sept. 16 and will continue daily through Friday, Sept. 20 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. while crews perform construction and maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when traveling through the wo…
Traffic
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.”
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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…
Traffic
PIP Crash Causes Gridlock During Morning Commute
This story has been updated. There are residual delays on a stretch of the Palisades Interstate Parkway on Tuesday morning following a serious multi-car crash that blocked the left lane for about an hour. The southbound crash occurred near Exit 9 (I-87/I-287), with stopped traffic at the scene and stop-and-go delays to Exit 11 (New Hempstead Road) at 8 a.m., shortly before the lane reopened. Nearby, there was stop-and-go traffic on eastbound Route 59 after a crash at Western Highway, with delays to Crossfield Avenue. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Traffic
Crash Causes Gridlock On I-87
This story has been updated. A crash on a stretch of I-87 caused stop-and-go delays stretching back for miles early Monday evening. The crash, on the southbound side, occurred between Exit 15-A (Route 17/Route 59) in Rockland with traffic backed up well into Orange County.
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