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Edison, NJ
Breaking News
Flooding Shuts Down Major NJ Roads
Flash flooding continued to wreak havoc on New Jersey roads Saturday, July 18, the DOT website shows. As of approximately 6:20 p.m., the latest flooding-related closures and lane restrictions included: Route 35 closed in both directions south of Route 37 in Seaside Park. Route 35 closed in both directions at Route 71 (H Street) in Belmar. Route 35 northbound closed south of Oak Hill Road/Cooper Road in Middletown Township. Route 71 closed in both directions near Main Street in Manasquan. Route 36 northbound reduced to one lane near Wilson Avenue in Middletown Township. US 9 northbound redu…
Philipstown, NY
Breaking News
Crash Involving Waste Truck Shuts Down Route 9 Stretch At Philipstown/Westchester Line
A stretch of Route 9 at the Putnam and Westchester county line was shut down Friday morning, April 17, following a crash involving a waste carting truck, fire officials said. The closure happened in Cortlandt Manor between the area of 123 Deli and South Mountain Pass, just a short distance away from the Putnam County border, the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company said just before 8:30 a.m. Emergency crews responded to the scene and remain on site. Photos released by the department show a heavily damaged passenger vehicle with significant front-end destruction resting along the roadside, while…
Chambersburg, PA
Breaking News
Tow Truck Driver Injured In I-81 Crash While Assisting Stranded Vehicle: PSP
A tow truck operator was hospitalized after being hit by a passenger vehicle on Interstate 81 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 6. The crash happened around 6:25 a.m. at mile marker 23.0 northbound when a passenger vehicle struck the tow truck as the operator was preparing to tow another vehicle, troopers said. The tow truck driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Details about the other driver were not immediately available. State police are reminding motorists to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles an…
New Haven, CT
Breaking News
Moose Struck, Killed By Car On CT Highway
Days after state officials put out warning for drivers to be on the lookout for moose along the state's highways, one was hit and killed by a vehicle. The incident took place in New Haven County around 6:50 a.m., Wednesday, May 17 in North Haven on northbound Route 15 -- known as the Wilbur Cross Parkway -- near exit 63, said the Connecticut State Police. The driver of the vehicle was not injured but the moose was killed, state police said. The Department of Transportation removed the moose from the scene, and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division wi…
Torrington, CT
Weather
New Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain Followed By Sharp Dip In Temperatures
A storm system will bring a new round of soaking rain, followed by a big drop in temperatures. Thursday, Oct. 15 will be sunny with a high temperature in the low 70s. The overnight low temperature will be in the low 50s as clouds thicken. There will be a chance of showers starting after around 3 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Showers will continue at times throughout the day in which the temperature will fall during the afternoon as a cold front arrives. Rain will become heavy overnight into Saturday morning, Oct. 17. Spotty snowfall is possible in some areas north of I-84 i…
Mahopac, NY
Breaking News
Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9 Stretch
Motorists can expect delays this week for a busy stretch of Route 9 as contracting crews continue overnight construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that north and southbound lanes in Fishkill will be closed from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 to 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 30. During the lane closures, motorists will see delays, and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. Detours and signage is expected to be posted in the area around the lane closures to assist drivers. According to the NYSDOT, fines are doubled for speeding in …
Poughkeepsie, NY
Breaking News
Road Improvements Begin In Wappinger
A project involving a series of road improvements in the Wappinger area is officially underway, and the Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) cites it as one of the largest road improvement projects of the year. The improvements start this week in the area of Myers Corners Road between All Angels Hill Road and State Route 376. The project work includes road reconstruction in an attempt to improve both motorist and pedestrian safety. This entails setting new pavement, installing new drainage, putting up new signage, and expanding the shoulder of the road. These details are part o…
Darien, CT
Weather
Midweek Storm Will Bring Accumulating Snow, Wintry Mix To The Area
A quick-moving storm system has brought more freezing rain and sleet than snow in the area on Presidents Day morning. With temperatures hovering around freezing, motorists are urged to use caution until the Winter Weather Advisory expires at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 18. There is a chance of rain late in the morning through the afternoon on a cloudy day in which the high temperature will be around 40 degrees on Monday, with the wind-chill factor between 25 and 35 degrees. A second storm system will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 20 into Thursday,…
Mt. Kisco, NY
Breaking News
Weekday Lane Closures Scheduled To Start On Saw Mill River Parkway
Motorists are advised that weekday single- and double-lane closures are scheduled for the Saw Mill Parkway while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. The closures begin Monday, July 30 and last until Friday, Aug. 10 on the Saw Mill River Parkway between the New York City Line and Exit 4 (Cross County Parkway), Lane closures are expected on the northbound side of the parkway from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane closures are expected on the southbound side from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use …
