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New Update - 'Check Your Height': Bridge Strikes Target Of New Enforcement Campaign Across NY New Update - 'Check Your Height': Bridge Strikes Target Of New Enforcement Campaign Across NY
New Update - 'Check Your Height': Bridge Strikes Target Of New Enforcement Campaign Across NY Know before you go: That’s the message from state leaders overseeing a new campaign aimed at preventing bridge strikes in New York. Earlier report - Bridge Strikes: Police Patrol For Oversized Trucks On New York Parkways To Stop Collisions Now through Saturday, Nov. 11, troopers will patrol known trouble spots at bridges and overpasses across the state as part of the Department of Transportation’s “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign. The goal is to prevent commercial and oversized vehicles from colliding with overpasses, crashes that often lead to costly repairs and long traff…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where A series of lane reductions and ramp closures are expected to slow traffic on a parkway in Westchester for several nights.  The lane reductions and closures will affect the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Scarsdale from Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28  between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day. The following closures are scheduled for these nights:  One lane of the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway will close between Exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) and Exit 14 (North Street); The northbound ramps to Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 14 (North Street) will clos…

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by Ben Crnic
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Traffic Alert: Expect Lane Closures During Route 17K Upgrades In Hudson Valley Traffic Alert: Expect Lane Closures During Route 17K Upgrades In Hudson Valley
Traffic Alert: Expect Lane Closures During Route 17K Upgrades In Hudson Valley Commuters can expect lane closures and reductions along Route 17K in the Hudson Valley during a culvert replacement. The closures begin in Orange County in the town of Montgomery on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 a.m., said the New York State Department of Transportation. The detours and closures will run between Route 747 and Browns Road and will include closures in both directions and shift to the eastbound lanes, DOT officials said. Other closure dates include:  Tuesday, Oct. 10, Route 17K will be closed between Route 747 and Browns Road. Driver should use Route 747, I-84, and Route 208 …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Messy Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 17 Near NY/NJ Border Messy Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 17 Near NY/NJ Border
Messy Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 17 Near NY/NJ Border An overturned tractor-trailer has closed Route 17 near the border of Rockland and Bergen counties Friday morning, Sept. 8. It happened on the southbound side, just north of US 202 in Mahwah, the New Jersey Transportation Department said.  Now NJ 17 by Mahwah pic.twitter.com/vI5NTSuMaP — cheskal breuer (@Pcb4363) September 8, 2023 An overturned tractor trailer closed Route 17 in Mahwah Friday morning, Sept. 8.Kristin Weinhofer While it wasn't immediately clear what the trailer was hauling, debris was strewn across the roadway. View this post on Instagram …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Gov. Kathy Hochul, in anticipation of the upcoming holiday weekend, announced the suspension of all construction-related lane closures across the state. From 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State will be suspended, the governor announced on Friday, Sept. 1. The decision is meant to ease travel congestion over Labor Day Weekend, Hochul said. “From our scenic trails to our world-class state parks, New York is home to some of the best places to celebrate Labor Day weekend,” she sa…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Road Closure Alert: Route 119 In Westchester To Be Affected Road Closure Alert: Route 119 In Westchester To Be Affected
Road Closure Alert: Route 119 In Westchester To Be Affected Those who drive on Route 119 in Westchester should look out for an upcoming closure that will interrupt traffic on the roadway.  Route 119 in Elmsford will close in both directions between Vreeland Avenue and Undercliff Avenue on Monday, Aug. 21, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure will last from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and will allow for bridge rehabilitation work.  Motorists should use the posted detour, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Road Closure: Route 9W To Be Affected In Hudson Valley Road Closure: Route 9W To Be Affected In Hudson Valley
Road Closure: Route 9W To Be Affected In Hudson Valley State officials are warning motorists of an upcoming road closure that will affect traffic on Route 9W in the Hudson Valley.  Route 9W in Rockland County between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in Orangetown will close on Saturday, Aug. 19, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closure will last from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., officials said, adding that it will allow for maintenance activities.  Motorists are instead asked to use Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340 as a detour.  Residents living on the affected stretch of Route 9W will st…

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by Ben Crnic
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Roadwork Alert: Route 9W To Close In Rockland County Roadwork Alert: Route 9W To Close In Rockland County
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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by Morgan Gonzales
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Lane Closure: Busy Roadway To Be Affected For Months In Northern Westchester Lane Closure: Busy Roadway To Be Affected For Months In Northern Westchester
Lane Closure: Busy Roadway To Be Affected For Months In Northern Westchester An upcoming lane closure is set to affect traffic on a stretch of a busy state route in Northern Westchester for several months.  A single lane of State Route 9A in both directions in Mount Pleasant between Beverly Road and Old Saw Mill River Road will close beginning on Wednesday, July 5 at 11:59 p.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure will last through Thursday, Nov. 30. The reason for the extended lane closures is to allow for a widening of the roadway, officials said.

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures throughout the state. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State, the governor announced on Thursday, June 29. The decision will ease congestion for those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, Hochul said. “We want to ensure people get to their destinations with minimal delays," she said in a statement. "I encourage everyone traveling this holida…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours
Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours Construction work on I-84 will close multiple ramps in Dutchess County.  Commuters can expect detours on I-84 and Taconic State Parkway from Sunday, June 25, through Thursday, June 29, while construction teams complete paving work, according to the state Department of Transportation. The following ramps along I-84 and the Taconic State Parkway will be closed during the above dates, between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.:  Interstate 84 eastbound and westbound ramps to Exit 52 (Taconic State Parkway) in the Town of East Fishkill  Taconic State Parkway northbound and s…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Long Stretch Of Busy State Route To Close In Hudson Valley Long Stretch Of Busy State Route To Close In Hudson Valley
Long Stretch Of Busy State Route To Close In Hudson Valley Commuters are being warned of an upcoming road closure that will impact a long portion of a busy state route in the Hudson Valley.  Both directions of State Route 9W in Orangetown between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street will close on both Saturday, June 17, and Saturday, June 24, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closures will last between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on both days, officials said.  The road closure is to facilitate maintenance activities. 

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by Ben Crnic