Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect New Tappan Zee Bridge Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect New Tappan Zee Bridge
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect New Tappan Zee Bridge A new round of overnight lane and ramp closures near the new Tappan Zee Bridge have been announced as crews prepare to realign traffic lanes. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that crews will be working to realign traffic lanes, which will allow for further roadway improvements in the area, though at least one lane will remain open at all times during the latest project. Overnight work that began Monday, July 15 will require a temporary closure of the southbound exit 10 on-ramp, with drivers being detoured to exit 11 (Nyack / South Nyack / Route 9W) on-ramp. Overnight work continuing on Tue…
Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork
Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork A busy Orange County roadway will be closed for several weeks as crews complete construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that east and westbound lanes on Route 17A will be closed between West Street and Railroad Avenue in Warwick. The closure is expected to kick off at approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, July 8 and all last through Monday, Aug. 12 as crews perform construction activity. During the closure, motorists in the area can expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes. According to the NYSDOT, “drivers are…
25 Passengers Transferred From Disabled Spring Valley-Bound Train 25 Passengers Transferred From Disabled Spring Valley-Bound Train
25 Passengers Transferred From Disabled Spring Valley-Bound Train A Rockland County-bound train experiencing mechanical problems delayed 25 passengers at the Park Ridge station Tuesday, NJ Transit officials said. Passengers on Pascack Valley Line train #1613 were transferred to the Montvale station after their 1:32 p.m. train to Spring Valley became disabled, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. A rescue train was sent out to push the disabled train out of the way, NJ Transit officials said. The incident did not impact other trains, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. The PVL runs north from Hoboken Terminal through Hudson County and Bergen County, and into Ro…
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV The Westchester-bound span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge has reopened after a fire involving a recreational vehicle broke out. The blaze, on an RV pulling a Honda Pilot, began just before 3:30 p.m. and was quickly contained, the New York State Thruway Authority said in a statement. No injuries were reported. "A structural engineer has evaluated the overhead gantry structure, and all lanes have re-opened to allow traffic to flow," the NYSTA said at 5 p.m. "Motorists should expect residual delays.”
Route 9W Reopens After Crash Kills One, Injures Several Route 9W Reopens After Crash Kills One, Injures Several
Route 9W Reopens After Crash Kills One, Injures Several This story has been updated. A stretch of Route 9W in the Middlehope area of the town of Newburgh has reopened following a multiple-vehicle crash. The crash took place around 1:40 p.m., Wednesday, June 19 on Route 9W, north of Lattintown Road, said Town of Newburgh Police Lt. James Nenni. According to Nenni, one person was killed and several were injured in the crash. The road, from Lattintown Road to Old Post Road, was closed for hours while the investigation continued. It reopened after 7 p.m. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Palisades Parkway Stretch Reopens After Downed Tree Causes Closure Palisades Parkway Stretch Reopens After Downed Tree Causes Closure
Palisades Parkway Stretch Reopens After Downed Tree Causes Closure This story has been updated. A stretch of the  Palisades Interstate Parkway has reopened after a downed tree caused its closure. The closure occurred southbound at Exit 17 (Anthony Wayne Recreation Area)  in Highlands around 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 before reopening later in the hour. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Route 45 Lane Closures Scheduled For Rockland Route 45 Lane Closures Scheduled For Rockland
Route 45 Lane Closures Scheduled For Rockland There will be alternating lane closures in both directions for several days on a busy Rockland County roadway as contractors perform construction in Spring Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning motorists that from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day between Thursday, June 13 and Monday, June 17, there will be lane closures on Route 45 between East Funston Avenue and Old Nyack Turnpike. During the closures, motorists in the area can expect delays and have been advised by the NYSDOT to seek an alternate route, when possible. There will be posted detours and…
Route 59 Lane Closure Scheduled Route 59 Lane Closure Scheduled
Route 59 Lane Closure Scheduled Motorists are advised that an eastbound and westbound alternating lane closure is scheduled on Route 59. The closure will be between Route 45 and Summit Avenue on Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flaggers.
I-95 Gridlock Alert Warning Issued For Weekend I-95 Gridlock Alert Warning Issued For Weekend
I-95 Gridlock Alert Warning Issued For Weekend Police departments in the area have issued a gridlock warning as a result of a major project on I-95 in Stamford, which will result in delays stretching back into Westchester. Advising motorists to “plan for the worst,” police say road crews will be replacing a bridge in Stamford over I-95 at Exit 9, and the interstate will be closed in both directions. This is likely to impact local streets in town during the following two weekends: Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2 and Saturday, June 8 to Sunday, June 9. The bridge replacement will detour I-95 motorists toward on- and off-ramps, where the …
Lane Closure On Saw Mill Parkway Stretch To Last Through End Of June Lane Closure On Saw Mill Parkway Stretch To Last Through End Of June
Lane Closure On Saw Mill Parkway Stretch To Last Through End Of June Motorists are advised that a long-term right lane closure is expected to continue on a stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway through the end of June. The closure is northbound between Exit 17 (Ashford Avenue) and Exit 21 (eastbound and westbound NY Route 119) in the Town of Greenburgh villages of Dobbs Ferry and Ardsley while crews perform construction activities. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly until approximately June 28. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, inc…
Palisades Interstate Parkway Stretch Reopens After Fallen Tree Causes Closure Palisades Interstate Parkway Stretch Reopens After Fallen Tree Causes Closure
Palisades Interstate Parkway Stretch Reopens After Fallen Tree Causes Closure This story has been updated. A stretch of the Palisades Interstate Parkway has reopened after a fallen tree caused its closure. The incident, on the southbound side, occurred between Exit 17 (Anthony Wayne Rec Area) and Exit 16 (Lake Welch Drive) just before 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 24.
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-287 Ramp In Mahwah Overturned Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-287 Ramp In Mahwah
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-287 Ramp In Mahwah Traffic is backed up on I-287 northbound after a tractor-trailer overturned in Mahwah. The ramp to Exit 66 - Route 17 was closed as of 2:55 p.m. Injuries were unknown. Email photos/tips to clevine@dailyvoice.com Check back for details.