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Woodbury, NY
Police & Fire
1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized In Chain-Reaction In Town Of Woodbury Crash 1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized In Chain-Reaction In Town Of Woodbury Crash
1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized In Chain-Reaction In Town Of Woodbury Crash One person was killed and another injured when a Nissan van traveling north on a busy stretch of I-87 rear-ended a bobtail 2016 Freightliner tractor-trailer that was slowed in the right lane of traffic.  The collision occurred in Orange County at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the town of Woodbury. According to New York State Trooper Sgt. Jack Keller, an approaching work zone for line stripping, caused the slow traffic. The collision pushed the tractor-trailer forward and into the rear of a 1997 Freightliner tractor-trailer. The driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Oyster Bay, NY
Traffic
Week Of Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay Week Of Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay
Week Of Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay Scheduled road work could slow Long Island drivers down in the coming days. In the Town of Oyster Bay, both directions of the Long Island Expressway will see overnight closures the week of Sunday, Oct. 27, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Beginning Sunday, the westbound lanes will be closed between exit 46 and exit 48 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, for approximately one week. All eastbound lanes will be closed through the same stretch beginning Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., for approximately one week. Drivers will follow signed deto…

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by Michael Mashburn
Mahopac, NY
Traffic
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
Bristol, PA
Traffic
Roadwork Ahead: Police Announce Detours In Doylestown Roadwork Ahead: Police Announce Detours In Doylestown
Roadwork Ahead: Police Announce Detours In Doylestown Detours are in effect on Monday and Tuesday, April 15 and 16, according to Doylestown police.  Almshouse Road closed from Upper State Road to Lower State Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days for road work, borough police said.  Drivers should use Upper State Road, Bristol Road, and Lower State Road instead.  Local access will be maintained, but backups and delays will occur, officials said.  For updates on traffic and road closures, check 511pa.com.

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by Mac Bullock
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
Weeks Of Lane Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Highway Weeks Of Lane Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Highway
Weeks Of Lane Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Highway Scheduled road work could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming weeks. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 15, one eastbound lane of the Ocean Parkway will close in the town of Babylon between the Gilgo State Park 4x4 entrance and the Robert Moses Causeway. The eastbound lane will remain closed for approximately five weeks while crews complete paving work, according to the Department of Transportation. Officials warned of possible travel delays and reminded drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel information by calling 511 or visiting 5…

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by Michael Mashburn
Greenburgh, NY
Traffic
Road Work To Delay Traffic Near Hartsdale Train Station: Here's When Road Work To Delay Traffic Near Hartsdale Train Station: Here's When
Road Work To Delay Traffic Near Hartsdale Train Station: Here's When Road work is expected to slow traffic near a Metro-North train station in Westchester for several days.  The traffic delays will occur on East Hartsdale Avenue near the Hartsdale train station from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Friday, Oct. 6, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Sept. 27.  The slowdowns will be caused by "essential" work being conducted by Con Edison, Feiner said. In his announcement, Feiner apologized for not notifying residents about the delays sooner. "Going forward -we need to work with Con Ed and improve the notification process of traff…

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by Ben Crnic
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
Weeks Of Partial, Full Closures Scheduled For Section Of Parkway On Long Island Weeks Of Partial, Full Closures Scheduled For Section Of Parkway On Long Island
Weeks Of Partial, Full Closures Scheduled For Section Of Parkway On Long Island Weeks of overnight road work on a Long Island parkway could spell delays for drivers in the coming days. Beginning Monday, Aug. 14, one southbound lane of the Sagtikos State Parkway will close in Islip between Exit S1E (the Long Island Expressway) and Exit S2 (Pilgrim Psych Center) between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. for approximately two weeks. The closures will allow crews to work on an improvement project connecting to Crooked Hill Road, the New York State Department of Transportation said. On Monday, Aug. 28, all southbound lanes of the Sagtikos State Parkway will close through the same stretch…

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by Michael Mashburn
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Traffic
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
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled road work on the Long Island Expressway could bring delays in the coming days. The eastbound lanes of I-495 are scheduled to close at Sagtikos State Parkway (Exit 53) in Islip overnight Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3. The westbound lanes will be closed through the same stretch the following night, Thursday, Aug. 3, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4. The closures will allow crews to facilitate a bridge cleaning project, the New York State Department of Transportation said. Traffic will be detoured onto the Service Roads during those times…

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by Michael Mashburn
Greenburgh, NY
Traffic
Lane Closure: Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh To Be Affected Lane Closure: Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh To Be Affected
Lane Closure: Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh To Be Affected A scheduled lane closure will soon affect a busy parkway in Westchester to make way for road work.  The closure, which will occur on Thursday, July 27, will affect one lane of the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway between Route 119 and Route 110C in Greenburgh, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The lane closure will last between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
Expect Delays: Full Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway Expect Delays: Full Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway
Expect Delays: Full Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway Overnight road work could spell delays for drivers on Long Island. Both directions of the Long Island Expressway are scheduled to close for two nights in the Town of Brookhaven at Exit 65 (Horse Block Road) from 10 p.m. Monday, July 24. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 25. The closures will allow crews to set up a new temporary traffic pattern for a bridge maintenance project, the New York State Department of Transportation said. Traffic will be detoured onto the Service Roads during that time. Drivers are urged to plan ahead for possible delays and are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding…

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by Michael Mashburn
Rye, NY
Traffic
Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street In Rye Brook Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street In Rye Brook
Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street In Rye Brook Lane closures are set to slow down traffic for commuters on a busy parkway in Westchester County. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., northbound lanes of both the Hutchinson River Parkway and King Street in Rye Brook are scheduled to be closed for road work, according to the Rye Brook Police Department.  The roadways will still be open to traffic, but only one lane will be open, police said.  Work on the southbound lanes of both roadways was completed on Monday, Dec. 5.  "Please plan ahead and leave extra time on your commute!" police said. 

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
News
Single-, Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Taconic Parkway Stretch In Yorktown Single-, Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Taconic Parkway Stretch In Yorktown
Single-, Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Taconic Parkway Stretch In Yorktown State officials announced several upcoming lane closures on a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County. Single- and double-lane closures will be implemented between Exit 16 (Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park) and the Putnam County Line in Yorktown to facilitate road work, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. Officials said the closures are set to take place at the following times: Northbound double-lane closures, beginning Monday, Oct. 3, through Friday, Oct. 7, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Southbound double-lane closures, beginning Monday, Oc…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brentwood, NY
News
Detours To Start On Sunrise Highway Detours To Start On Sunrise Highway
Detours To Start On Sunrise Highway Be ready for potential delays along Sunrise Highway in Suffolk County. Road crews will have overnight detours in place near Brentwood Road (Exit 44) in Islip beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, according to the Department of Transportation. The exit on the westbound side will be closed while crews remove an overhead sign structure. Work should wrap up by 5 a.m., officials said. In the meantime, drivers were advised to get off on Fifth Avenue/Suffolk County Route 13 and head east on South Service Road to access Brentwood Road. North Service Road will be detoured onto northbound Saxon…

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by Michael Mashburn
Poughkeepsie, NY
News
Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
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…

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by Michael Mashburn
Pleasantville, NY
News
Expect Delays: Two Lanes Scheduled To Be Closed During Weeks-Long Roadwork On I-684 Expect Delays: Two Lanes Scheduled To Be Closed During Weeks-Long Roadwork On I-684
Expect Delays: Two Lanes Scheduled To Be Closed During Weeks-Long Roadwork On I-684 Be ready for possible delays driving on Interstate 684 through Westchester County in the coming weeks. Two northbound lanes are slated to close nightly between Harrison and Bedford on Sunday through Thursday nights, beginning Sunday, May 8, and wrapping up Thursday, June 23, according to the Department of Transportation. Lanes will close for paving work between the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and State Route 172 in Bedford from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Transportation officials urged drivers to slow down through the stretch and reminded motorists that fines are doubled for speeding …

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by Michael Mashburn
Armonk, NY
Traffic
Officials Advise Motorists To Expect Lane Closures On Cross County Parkway In Westchester Officials Advise Motorists To Expect Lane Closures On Cross County Parkway In Westchester
Officials Advise Motorists To Expect Lane Closures On Cross County Parkway In Westchester The New York State Department of Transportation has advised motorists to expect lane closures on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester. Officials said the closures are set to take place in the eastbound and westbound lanes between Exit 2 (Yonkers Avenue) and Exit 6 (Bronx River Parkway) in Yonkers from Monday, Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 18. The lane closures will take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., officials said.  Officials said the lanes will be closed in order to facilitate sign work.

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by Nicole Valinote
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
‘Plan An Alternate Route:’ Weeklong Paving Project Will Cause Delays, Detours In Butler ‘Plan An Alternate Route:’ Weeklong Paving Project Will Cause Delays, Detours In Butler
‘Plan An Alternate Route:’ Weeklong Paving Project Will Cause Delays, Detours In Butler A weeklong paving project is expected to cause delays and detours in Butler, officials said. Road work on Kiel Avenue will begin August 17 from the intersection of Decker Road to Boonton Avenue, Butler Police said. The project is expected to last approximately one week. Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Expect delays, or plan an alternate route,” police said.

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by Valerie Musson
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Man Deliberately Drives Through Detour Barricade In Area, Injures Two Road Workers, Police Say Man Deliberately Drives Through Detour Barricade In Area, Injures Two Road Workers, Police Say
Man Deliberately Drives Through Detour Barricade In Area, Injures Two Road Workers, Police Say A man with 11 license suspensions has been arrested for allegedly deliberately driving his vehicle through a barricaded road that was being repaired, injuring two workers in the area.  Police arrested Sullivan County resident Jamiller Drayton, age 38, of Monticello on Thursday, June 10, following the incident. Around 7:40 a.m., Thursday, Drayton was driving a 2009 Dodge Avenger on West Broadway in the Village of Monticello, when he approached a road closure at the intersection of Hillside Avenue, said Monticello PD Lt. Mark Johnstone. Village of Monticello Public Works DPW s…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Weekday Route 6/202 Closures Scheduled In Northern Westchester Weekday Route 6/202 Closures Scheduled In Northern Westchester
Weekday Route 6/202 Closures Scheduled In Northern Westchester Motorists planning to travel on Route 6 in Northern Westchester will be detoured for two weeks as crews work to replace a guard rail in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will be closed in each direction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning on Monday, April 5 in Cortlandt. Road closures will continue on weekdays through Friday, April 16 between Route 9D and Route 9 to allow crews to replace the guide rail. Motorists can expect delays in the area during the guide rail work. Drivers have been instructed …

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by Zak Failla
Mount Vernon, NY
News
Busy Westchester Roadway To Be Closed During Milling, Paving Busy Westchester Roadway To Be Closed During Milling, Paving
Busy Westchester Roadway To Be Closed During Milling, Paving Motorists could face delays when road work consisting of milling and paving begins on Dobbs Ferry Road The work, both eastbound and westbound, between Tarrytown Road (Rt. 119) and the Sprain Brook Parkway in the Town of Greenburgh will begin on Sunday, Nov. 15, and run through Saturday, Nov. 21, said Greenburgh Police Lt. Kobie Powell. The work will take place during the overnight hours, Powell said.  If possible motorists would be better served taking alternate routes during the listed time periods.

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains, NY
News
Weeks-Long Saw Mill Parkway Periodic Closures Scheduled Weeks-Long Saw Mill Parkway Periodic Closures Scheduled
Weeks-Long Saw Mill Parkway Periodic Closures Scheduled There will be overnight lane and periodic road closures on the Saw Mill River Parkway for several weeks in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be closures on the parkway between exit 13 (Farragut Avenue) in Hastings-on-Hudson to exit 17 (Ashford Avenue) in Dobbs Ferry. According to the NYSDOT, the northbound closures will take place weeknights between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. beginning on Monday, Aug. 24, and lasting through Friday, Sept. 11. Southbound closures will take place between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. The closures are to facilitate deck demolit…

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by Zak Failla