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Two Injured In Route 55 Rollover Crash Two Injured In Route 55 Rollover Crash
Two Injured In Route 55 Rollover Crash Two people were injured during a single-vehicle rollover crash that sent a vehicle crashing into two trees along Route 55. The crash took place around 5 a.m., Sunday, April 28, on Route 55 in the area of Spy Hill in the Town of Poughkeepsie, said the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Capt. Kevin Faber. An investigation found that a 2013 Hyundai Elantra was traveling west on Route 55 when it veered off the roadway, struck two trees and then rolled over, said Faber. The two occupants, a 27-year-old Poughkeepsie man and a 25-year-old Wingdale woman, sustained non-life threatening injuries in the cr…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements
Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements Citing a desire to improve air quality statewide, the Hudson Valley will receive $24.2 million in new funding for three projects that will support bicycle and pedestrian transportation. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the mid-Hudson Valley will be the recipient of $24.2 million as part of a $144.6 million statewide that will support the construction of multi-use bicycle and pedestrian facilities, accessible sidewalks, enhanced roadway safety and improved access to public transportation. According to Cuomo, the projects announced were selected through a “competitive solicitation pr…

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by Zak Failla
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Construction On Salt Point Turnpike Bridge Over Wappinger Creek Starts Construction On Salt Point Turnpike Bridge Over Wappinger Creek Starts
Construction On Salt Point Turnpike Bridge Over Wappinger Creek Starts The construction project on Salt Point Turnpike Bridge over Wappinger Creek is officially underway as of Tuesday, April 16, the New York State Department of Transportation says. The $3.2 million project is intended to improve safety and mobility. It will replace the bridge over Wappinger Creek in the hamlet of Salt Point, Town of Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County. The project includes a complete bridge replacement as well as an adjacent culvert. The new bridge will be equipped with metabolized steel girders with a cast-in-place bridge deck. The new bridge will be wider than its predecessor…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Route 44 Ramp Closure Scheduled In Town of Poughkeepsie Route 44 Ramp Closure Scheduled In Town of Poughkeepsie
Route 44 Ramp Closure Scheduled In Town of Poughkeepsie There will be temporary delays on Route 44 in Dutchess County this week as contractors close down an exit ramp for several hours to conduct construction work in Poughkeepsie. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29, there will be an exit ramp closure eastbound on Route 44 (Haight Avenue) at Main Street / Dutchess Turnpike, weather permitted. The closure is expected to last through 11:30 a.m. During the closure, the NYSDOT said motorists can expect possible delays and a detour will be posted. There is expected to be signage and…

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by Zak Failla
News
Severe Deterioration Leads To Closure Of Busy Area Bridge Severe Deterioration Leads To Closure Of Busy Area Bridge
Severe Deterioration Leads To Closure Of Busy Area Bridge The Mill Lane Bridge in the Town of Pleasant Valley has been closed to all traffic, the Dutchess County Department of Public Works announced on Wednesday, March 27. This closure is the result of a New York State Department of Transportation inspection, which found “severe deterioration” of the bridge’s steel girders. The bridge, which is located toward the southern end of Mill Lane at the Parksville Road and Drake Road intersection, has a daily traffic count of around 140 vehicles. As a result of the closure, motorists will be directed to take a detour using Route 44, Traver Road and Parks…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Alert Issued For Daytime I-84, Route 17 Roadwork Alert Issued For Daytime I-84, Route 17 Roadwork
Alert Issued For Daytime I-84, Route 17 Roadwork There will be temporary delays on I-84 and Route 17 in the area this week as contracting crews continue construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, there will be temporary traffic stoppages in both directions on both I-84 and Route 17 in Wallkill. Crews will be working on Route 17 between exit 120 (Route 211) and exit 122 (East Main Street/Crystal Road Run Road). On I-84, construction will be taking place between exit 1 and exit 5 in Greenville, Port Jervis, Wawayanda and Wallkill. During the s…

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by Zak Failla
News
Campaign Launched To Add Third Lane To Route 17 Campaign Launched To Add Third Lane To Route 17
Campaign Launched To Add Third Lane To Route 17 A coalition of local business entities known as 17-Forward-86 has initiated a campaign in an ongoing effort to add a third lane to Route 17. Sharing the campaign’s mission on its website, 17forward86.org, the group represents diverse interests of various Sullivan County and Orange County stakeholders. “Expanding Route 17 is vital to quality of life and the economic well-being of the Hudson Valley and Sullivan Catskills,” the website states. The mission further states that the proposed expansion of Route 17 will boost the region’s economy through improved tourist access and increased c…

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by Valerie Musson
News
State Parkways Will Get $25M For Bridge Strike Prevention State Parkways Will Get $25M For Bridge Strike Prevention
State Parkways Will Get $25M For Bridge Strike Prevention New York is turning to technology in an effort to curtail tractor-trailers from striking low-hanging overpasses on state parkways. Since 2015, there have been 576 bridge strikes on New York State highways, causing injuries, traffic delays and damage to overpasses, which often require repairs. In response, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that his Executive Budget includes $25 million to reduce the number of strikes statewide. Cuomo said that the money will be earmarked for “new state-of-the-art technologies and automated devices -- including dual infrared beams, audible bells, and warni…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Big News: Location Change For HBO Series Auditions Being Held In The Area Big News: Location Change For HBO Series Auditions Being Held In The Area
Big News: Location Change For HBO Series Auditions Being Held In The Area Expecting a huge turnout, officials responsible for casting parts for the HBO series "I Know This Much Is True," starring Mark Ruffalo, have changed the venue for auditions.  Rakesh Shah with Rita Powers Casting said auditions will now be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Drive in Poughkeepsie. Auditions had originally been planned to be held at a smaller facility, 22 IBM Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The series, which is based on the Wally Lamb book titled the same, will begin filming in March …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684
Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 Motorists traveling on I-684 in Westchester and Putnam counties may see delays this week as contracting crews conduct work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that there will be double lane closures northbound on I-684 in North Salem and Southeast between exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) and exit 9 (I-84). The lane closures are expected between 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6. During the construction work, motorists can expect delays in the area and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. Flaggers and signage is ex…

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by Zak Failla
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Dangerous Cold: New Yorkers Urged To Take Caution Ahead Of Arctic Blast, Frigid Temps Dangerous Cold: New Yorkers Urged To Take Caution Ahead Of Arctic Blast, Frigid Temps
Dangerous Cold: New Yorkers Urged To Take Caution Ahead Of Arctic Blast, Frigid Temps With temperatures ready to plunge, New York officials are warning the region to be ready to brave the cold. Several weather systems moving through the state will bring ice-cold temperatures and frigid temperatures. The Arctic blast expected to strike has prompted New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take emergency measures. Cuomo said that he has “directed a Level 3 activation of the State Emergency Operations Center in order to prepare for and assist with any potential emergency response activities.” Area residents are also being warned that there will be an increased risk of travel during the w…

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by Zak Failla
News
Hundreds Of National Guard Members Activated In Advance Of Storm Hundreds Of National Guard Members Activated In Advance Of Storm
Hundreds Of National Guard Members Activated In Advance Of Storm All hands are on deck in New York, as the region braces for the first major winter storm of 2019. A “multi-hazard” storm is heading toward the Hudson Valley, and is expected to bring up to a foot of snow in the area. In response, local, county and state agencies are pulling out all the stops to ensure that all residents stay safe during and after the storm. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he has activated 300 members of the National Guard, with another 150 on standby, who will be deployed to provide transportation support and assistance with clearing debris. All regional Emergency…

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by Zak Failla