Road Closures Scheduled During Rockland Railroad Crossing Work Road Closures Scheduled During Rockland Railroad Crossing Work
Road Closures Scheduled During Rockland Railroad Crossing Work There will be road closures for several days in Rockland County as railroad track repairs are performed by members of New Jersey Transit. Rockland County officials announced that beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, through Wednesday, Aug. 7, Convent Road will be closed between Grandview Avenue and Old Middletown Road and New Clarkstown Road will be closed between Spring Valley Marketplace and Overlook Boulevard in Nanuet. Officials said that the work being performed by NJ Transit will include repairs to railroad ties and tracks, as well as repaving sections of the road surrounding th…
Hole Repair Jams Westbound Route 80 Traffic Hole Repair Jams Westbound Route 80 Traffic
Hole Repair Jams Westbound Route 80 Traffic UPDATE: Overnight repairs had to be made on a hole that opened on westbound Route 80 in Woodland Park after a drainpipe pipe below it collapsed. Monday night rush-hour traffic was backed up to the George Washington Bridge. The crack in the pipe, which connects basins at the median to the right shoulder, created a hole between the two left lanes. Drivers were urged to take alternate routes. Work begins in earnest.Contributed photo At least two lanes of westbound Route 80 in Woodland Park were compromised.Contributed photo At least two lanes of westbound Route 80 in Woodland Park …
Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway In Beacon Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway In Beacon
Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway In Beacon A water main break has closed a major Beacon roadway for at least the next several hours, Beacon Police said. The break at 388 Fishkill Ave., has closed the road for a long stretch from Blackburn Avenue to Prospect Street, police said around 9:45 a.m. Thursday, March 28. Water department and transportation officials are on the scene working to fix the break, police said. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.  This is a developing story, check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Retail Mail Services Suspended In North Salem When Car Strikes Building Retail Mail Services Suspended In North Salem When Car Strikes Building
Retail Mail Services Suspended In North Salem When Car Strikes Building Mail services at the North Salem Post Office have been temporarily suspended after a motorist drove into the building, causing extensive damage. The United States Postal Service issued an alert on Friday, Feb. 15, warning that “in the interest of public and employee safety,” retail customer service operations are temporarily suspended at the North Salem Post Office on June Road. Officials said that a vehicle ran into an exterior wall near the lobby door of the 2,970-square-foot facility. Police said that there were no injuries reported, no mail was damaged, though the structure suffered dam…
Damaged Water Main Will Cause Closure Of Busy Scarsdale Roadway Damaged Water Main Will Cause Closure Of Busy Scarsdale Roadway
Damaged Water Main Will Cause Closure Of Busy Scarsdale Roadway A water main damaged during a road resurfacing project in Scarsdale will lead to temporary closures of a busy roadway for several hours as contracting crews complete repair work. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 21, Fenimore Road will be closed in both directions between Brewster Road and Tompkins Road, until all necessary subsurface work and roadway repairs are completed later in the day. There is no set timeline for the reopening of the road. Officials said that there will be detours posted and parking restrictions will be in effect in the area during the scope of the project. The closu…
Meet Your New Best Friend: The Bergen County Pothole Killer Meet Your New Best Friend: The Bergen County Pothole Killer
Meet Your New Best Friend: The Bergen County Pothole Killer Where's the pothole? You know, that pothole. The one that gets you every time. Well, Bergen County, meet your new best friend: The Pothole Killer -- a new machine that repairs 140 per day in the area. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco is urging residents to call the Pothole Killer hotline to report potholes that pose a risk to motorists and neighborhoods -- 201-336-7675. “After a harsh winter, Bergen County DPW is actively addressing potholes on county roads,” Tedesco said.  "We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents. We will do our best to get the Pothole Killer the…
Nearly Yearlong Greenburgh Bridge Repair Project Approaches Finish Line Nearly Yearlong Greenburgh Bridge Repair Project Approaches Finish Line
Nearly Yearlong Greenburgh Bridge Repair Project Approaches Finish Line After months of frustrations for residents and motorists traveling through Greenburgh, relief may be in sight as contracting crews near completion of a major bridge repair project. Last summer, the New York State Department of Transportation kicked off an ambitious bridge repair project that resulted in the closure of the Payne Street Bridge, which has “caused significant inconveniences to residents who live on or near Payne Street in North Elmsford, according to Greenburgh Town Manager Paul Feiner. According to the NYSDOT, contractors the contractor for the project is planning to continue …
Be Prepared For Lengthy Water Service Interruption, New Windsor Residents Be Prepared For Lengthy Water Service Interruption, New Windsor Residents
Be Prepared For Lengthy Water Service Interruption, New Windsor Residents Officials in #NewWindsorNY are reminding residents throughout the town to be prepared for an interruption to their water service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, as repairs are made to area pipelines. Updates can be found by checking Twitter:  …
Water Main Break Leads To Decreased Pressure In Ramapo Neighborhood Water Main Break Leads To Decreased Pressure In Ramapo Neighborhood
Water Main Break Leads To Decreased Pressure In Ramapo Neighborhood A water main break has led to decreased or no water pressure in a Ramapo neighborhood. A water main break was reported at approximately noon on Suzanne Drive in Monsey, officials said, though it was not immediately clear what caused the break.  Crews from Suez Water were on scene making repairs, though it was unclear when the situation would be under control. Water has been shut off in the area of Suzanne Drive and Warren Court as the crews continue making repairs. Local residents may experience a significant decrease in water pressure in their homes as crews work in the area. Drivers in t…
Pressure Restored To New Rochelle Homes After Water Main Break Pressure Restored To New Rochelle Homes After Water Main Break
Pressure Restored To New Rochelle Homes After Water Main Break Water pressure has been restored to more than a dozen New Rochelle homes following a water main break on Thursday morning. The water main break was reported at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Thursday morning on Van Etten Boulevard, officials said. It was not immediately clear what caused the break, though crews had to break through a section of the roadway to make repairs. Crews from Suez Water made repairs at the scene, though it took several hours and Van Etten Boulevard had to be closed temporarily as crews completed work in the area. Slight flooding was reported as a result of the main brea…
Park City Magnet In Bridgeport Closed Monday Due To Flooding Park City Magnet In Bridgeport Closed Monday Due To Flooding
Park City Magnet In Bridgeport Closed Monday Due To Flooding BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Park City Magnet School in Bridgeport will be closed Monday due to a broken pipe that has caused flooding in the building at 1526 Chopsey Hill Road, according to NBC Connecticut. Crews were working to fix the pipe after it burst Sunday evening, NBC 30 said. It was not known when the repairs and cleanup work would be completed. Click here for the story at NBC Connecticut.
Water Main Break Leaves 180 In South Norwalk Without Water Water Main Break Leaves 180 In South Norwalk Without Water
Water Main Break Leaves 180 In South Norwalk Without Water UPDATE: SNEW reports that the water main has been repaired and service restored to all customers by late Tuesday afternoon.  NORWALK, Conn. -- About 180 people will be without water in Norwalk on Tuesday after a water main broke on Grove Street. Customers in Monterey Village will be without water for the day as repairs continue, South Norwalk Electric and Water announced Tuesday. Service to the majority of Grove Street has been restored. Drivers are asked to be careful of SNEW workers in the area.