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Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River Parkway To Close In Westchester Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River Parkway To Close In Westchester
Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River Parkway To Close In Westchester Commuters in Westchester are being warned that a portion of the Saw Mill River Parkway will close for a period of time to allow for roadwork.  On Monday, March 27, between 1 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., the Saw Mill River Parkway will close in both directions between Exit 21 (State Route 119) in Greenburgh and Exit Exit 26 (Taconic State Parkway) in Mount Pleasant, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure is to facilitate utility work. All motorists should follow the posted detour while the closure is in effect. 

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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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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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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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Westchester Highway To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects Westchester Highway To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects
Westchester Highway To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects Several highways in New York that have been impacted by severe weather are set to undergo major facelifts thanks to millions of dollars in state funding being made available. A total of $100 million in funding has been released to cover repaving projects at 64 locations across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Wednesday, Feb. 8. The projects add up to nearly 520 lane miles of pavement. In touting the funding, Hochul’s office said the projects will enhance the quality of life for all New Yorkers while making roads safer and promoting local commerce. "We are making historic i…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Both Directions Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County First, Third Most Congested In US: Report Both Directions Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County First, Third Most Congested In US: Report
Both Directions Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County First, Third Most Congested In US: Report Those used to sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic during rush hour on a busy roadway in the region might feel validated by the results of a new study.  According to new findings released by the transportation analytics firm INRIX, in Connecticut, I-95 south in Stamford between the Sherwood Island Connector and Indian Field Road is the most congested road in the US, and I-95 north in the same stretch is the country's third most congested road.  The findings come from the firm's 2022 Global Traffic Scorecard, which identifies and ranks congestion and mobility trends i…

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Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County
Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Motorists will need to look out for an upcoming lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County.  On Tuesday, Oct. 25, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 14 (State Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale, New York Department of Transportation officials said.  The closure is to allow for construction activities if the weather is ideal, officials said.  Commuters are asked to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone, or face doubled fine…

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Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close 5 Nights A Week Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close 5 Nights A Week
Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close 5 Nights A Week One lane of a busy Hudson Valley highway will close for five nights a week for four weeks to allow for road work.  Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 23, one lane of I-84 westbound and eastbound between Exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) and the Connecticut state line in the Putnam County town of Kent will close Sunday through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. to allow for paving work, the New York Department of Transportation announced.  The lane closures will continue Sunday through Thursday nights until Thursday, Nov. 17, officials said. 

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Part Of Busy Northern Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month Part Of Busy Northern Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month
Part Of Busy Northern Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month A section of a busy roadway in Northern Westchester will soon close for four weeks.  The section of Route 118 in Yorktown between Birdsall Drive and Hanover Street will close starting on Monday, Oct. 17, at 12 a.m. and continue to Monday, Nov. 14, Department of Transportation officials said.  The closure is to allow for a culvert replacement if weather permits, officials said.  As a detour, commuters should use Route 202, Saw Mill River Road and State Route 35, and State Route 200.  Officials are warning commuters to drive slowly near the work zone…

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Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway
Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway Be ready for possible travel delays in the coming days. Road crews will close one lane along I-84 eastbound and westbound in Dutchess and Putnam counties between Monday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 7, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Single lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill and I-684 in the Town of Southeast. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed bridge maintenance. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines ar…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway
Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway Be ready for possible travel delays in the coming days. Road crews will close one lane along I-84 eastbound and westbound in Dutchess and Putnam counties between Monday, Sept. 19 and Friday, Sept. 23, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Single lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill and I-684 in the Town of Southeast. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed bridge maintenance. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fine…

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Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway
Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays on the Taconic State Parkway in the coming days. Road crews in Westchester County will be closing one southbound lane between Exit 11 (State Route 134) and Exit 8 (State Route 100/133) in New Castle, the New York State Department of Transportation said. The lane closures will take place from Monday, Sept. 12, through Tuesday, Sept. 13, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to facilitate needed bridge work. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for spe…

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by Michael Mashburn