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Sporadic, 15-Minute Closures Scheduled For Busy Roadway In Region Sporadic, 15-Minute Closures Scheduled For Busy Roadway In Region
Sporadic, 15-Minute Closures Scheduled For Busy Roadway In Region A busy roadway in Northern Westchester will have intermittent closures for a six-hour period over the weekend. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect the sporadic 15-minute traffic stoppages along Route 9A between Browns Lane and Skyline Drive in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, Sept. 14, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., to facilitate overhead wire work.

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by Daily Voice
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Road Closure Alert: Work On Route 9W In Rockland To Last For Weeks; Here's When, Where Road Closure Alert: Work On Route 9W In Rockland To Last For Weeks; Here's When, Where
Road Closure Alert: Work On Route 9W In Rockland To Last For Weeks; Here's When, Where A busy stretch of Route 9W will be close nightly for weeks. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists in Rockland County of the closure in Clarkstown between Short Clove Avenue and Route 304. The closures, starting Monday, Sept. 9, will be nightly between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. and last through Friday, Sept. 20, to facilitate construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour.

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by Joe Lombardi
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$32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 Stretch $32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 Stretch
$32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 Stretch Work has commenced on a multi-million dollar project that will restore a well-used stretch of highway in Westchester, officials announced.  In an announcement this week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said a $32.4 million resurfacing project has started on a 5.5-mile stretch of Interstate 287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) between Westchester Avenue in Harrison and Route 1 in Rye.  According to Hochul, the project will repair road joints, add new pavement, and upgrade road striping on the stretch of highway, which is part of one of the busiest roadways in the Hudson Valley. …

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by Ben Crnic
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Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement To Close Roadway In Region Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement To Close Roadway In Region
Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement To Close Roadway In Region Drivers should note that a section of a Sullivan County roadway will be closed for a bridge replacement. The replacement will occur in the town of Cochecton on County Road 115—Odell Road. The bridge is located immediately west of the intersection of Fred White Road with County Road 115, said Dan Hurst, spokesman for Sullivan County.  This section of the roadway is scheduled to be closed to all traffic starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, and will remain closed for approximately three weeks.  Travelers will be directed on a detour route using Fred White Road and Tyler Road.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Traffic Alert: Lane Reductions Expected Along I-84 In Hudson Valley Traffic Alert: Lane Reductions Expected Along I-84 In Hudson Valley
Traffic Alert: Lane Reductions Expected Along I-84 In Hudson Valley Commuters should note that a section of I-84 will be reduced to one lane in each direction for bridge painting. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising Dutchess County motorists that I-84 between Exit 44 (Route 52) in the Town of Fishkill and Exit 46 (Route 9) in the Town of East Fishkill, Mondays through Saturdays, beginning Monday, Aug. 12, through Monday, Sept. 30, between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, or visit www.511NY.org.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Months-Long Closure Of Roadway In Northern Westchester Starts Months-Long Closure Of Roadway In Northern Westchester Starts
Months-Long Closure Of Roadway In Northern Westchester Starts A months-long closure of a roadway in the region is now underway. The New York State Department of Transportation advises motorists traveling in Northern Westchester County that Illington Road will be closed at the Taconic State Parkway in the Village of Ossining. The DOT said the closure, from Monday, July 29, through Monday, Nov. 18, is to facilitate a bridge rehabilitation project, weather permitting. Motorists should follow the posted detour as an alternate. The roadway closure is necessary to facilitate the ongoing rehabilitation of key bridges in the Hudson Valley. 

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by Joe Lombardi
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Months-Long Lane Closure To Snag Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway Months-Long Lane Closure To Snag Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway
Months-Long Lane Closure To Snag Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway A tunnel on a busy road in the Hudson Valley will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic for several months, officials announced. Beginning on Monday, July 29, Route 9D will be reduced to a single lane at the Breakneck Tunnel between the Dutchess County town of Fishkill and the Putnam County town of Philipstown, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closure will continue through Thursday, Nov. 14, officials added.  The roadway will have alternating traffic controlled by temporary signals during the closure, which will allow crews to perform cons…

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by Ben Crnic
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Railroad Crossing On Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Several Days: Here's Where Railroad Crossing On Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Several Days: Here's Where
Railroad Crossing On Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Several Days: Here's Where Part of a well-traveled roadway in the Hudson Valley will close to traffic for several days as a railroad crossing is replaced.  Beginning on Friday, Aug. 9 at 11:59 p.m., Route 312 in the Putnam County village of Brewster will close at the Dykeman Railroad Crossing next to the intersection with Ice Pond Road, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services announced on Friday, July 26.  The closure will continue until Monday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m., officials added, adding that it will allow crews to replace the railroad crossing.  Motorists in the area can use Intersta…

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by Ben Crnic
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Expect Delays: Work Starts At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection Expect Delays: Work Starts At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection
Expect Delays: Work Starts At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection Traffic will likely be slowed at a busy intersection in the Hudson Valley as crews begin road work.  The intersection of Seminary Hill Road and Church Street in the Putnam County town of Carmel will be held up by road work that began on Wednesday, July 24, according to the Carmel Highway Department. Highway Department officials advised motorists in the area to "be patient and allow extra time" as the work may hold up traffic. Motorists can also use Willow Road as an alternate route around the work zone. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Failed Inspection Causes Emergency Closure On Busy Bridge In Westchester Failed Inspection Causes Emergency Closure On Busy Bridge In Westchester
Failed Inspection Causes Emergency Closure On Busy Bridge In Westchester Part of a busy bridge in Westchester is closed to traffic as crews make emergency repairs following a failed inspection, officials announced.  New, updated report - New Update: Two-Way Traffic Restored On Tarrytown H-Bridge After Emergency Closure The northeast ramp of the "H-Bridge" in Tarrytown, which carries Railroad Avenue over Metro-North tracks, is closed to traffic, village officials announced on Monday, July 15.  The emergency closure was prompted by a failed inspection of the northeast portion of the bridge. The bridge's span must now be reduced to one direction to …

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by Ben Crnic
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Part Of Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Months: Here's Where Part Of Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Months: Here's Where
Part Of Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Months: Here's Where Part of a well-traveled Hudson Valley road near its intersection with a busy highway will close for several weeks as crews replace a culvert, officials announced.  Beginning on Monday, July 15, part of Route 311 in the Putnam County town of Patterson will close between the Interstate 84 Exit 61 on and off ramps and Ludingtonville Road (Route 43), according to the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services. The closure is estimated to last at least eight to 10 weeks if not longer, officials said.  Signs in the area will direct motorists to a detour using Route 52 to and …

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by Ben Crnic
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Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend
Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that extra patrols will be on the lookout for drunk and drugged drivers over the Fourth of July weekend. Starting on Wednesday, July 3 at 6 p.m. and lasting through midnight on Sunday, July 7, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols on highways across the state. The extra patrols will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving in an effort to curb impaired drivers and target other traffic infractions, Hochul said. “State Police and local law enforcement agencies will once again be out on New Y…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Route 303 To Close In Both Directions In Rockland County For Repair Work Route 303 To Close In Both Directions In Rockland County For Repair Work
Route 303 To Close In Both Directions In Rockland County For Repair Work Motorists in Rockland County can expect delays and detours as Route 303 closes in both directions for sewer repair work. The New York State Department of Transportation said Route 303 between Route 20 (Orangeburg Road) and Erie Street in the town of Orangetown will be closed in both directions from 8 p.m. on Friday, June 28, through Noon on Saturday, June 29, to facilitate sewer main repairs, weather permitting. Motorists should use the posted detour as an alternate. For more information, call 511. 

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by Kathy Reakes