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Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Be ready for possible traffic delays through southwest Dutchess County in the coming days.
Scheduled road work on Interstate 84 near the Town of Fishkill will have one lane closed in either direction near Fishkill Creek, according to the Department of Transportation.
First up will be the closure of one westbound lane between US Route 9 and State Route 52, Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
That will be followed by one eastbound lane closing through the same stretch Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The closures are to accommodate bridg…
Wrong-Way I-84 Driver Strikes Trooper, Police Say
A man under the influence driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 led police on a chase which ended when he intentionally struck a state trooper, according to authorities.
Michael Newman, age 35, was charged with assaulting a police officer, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and three other offenses.
He allegedly struck the trooper at around 2 a.m. Saturday, March 6 in Connecticut near Exit 32 in Southington after police had him boxed in.
No injuries were reported, Connecticut State Police said.
Newman, of Salt Lake City, Utah, crossed from driving westbound on I-84 to ea…
