Roadwork Alert: Lane Closures Scheduled From New TZ Bridge To Parts Of I-87 Roadwork Alert: Lane Closures Scheduled From New TZ Bridge To Parts Of I-87
Roadwork Alert: Lane Closures Scheduled From New TZ Bridge To Parts Of I-87 There will be overnight lane closures on the New York State Thruway for several days on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. Tappan Zee Constructors is scheduled to continue realigning lane control signage on the New York State Thruway traffic lanes on the bridge, beginning on Friday, Aug. 2, which will require several overnight lane closures. On Friday, two lanes will be closed southbound on the Thruway from the bridge to exit nine beginning at 10 p.m. A third lane will be closed as of 11:59 p.m. and will reopen at 6 a.m. on the following morning. From Monday, Aug. 5 through Friday, Aug. 9, two lan…
Wanted: Westchester DWI Suspect Has Been At Large Nearly Five Years, Police Say Wanted: Westchester DWI Suspect Has Been At Large Nearly Five Years, Police Say
Wanted: Westchester DWI Suspect Has Been At Large Nearly Five Years, Police Say New York State Police investigators in Tarrytown are asking for the public's help in locating a local man who has been wanted on an arrest warrant for driving under the influence for several years. Kenneth Desormes, 45, is wanted for an incident that occurred on Nov. 2, 2014, when he was involved in a traffic accident, police said. Following the accident, which occurred on the New York State Thruway near the Tappan Zee Bridge, police determined Desormes was driving under the influence, police said. Desormes is described as being a black male, 5-feet-10, 210 pounds with black hair and brown…
Truck Crashes Into I-87 Overpass Truck Crashes Into I-87 Overpass
Truck Crashes Into I-87 Overpass This story has been updated. There was heavy traffic on a stretch of I-87 after a truck crashed into the overpass on the New York State Thruway at Hungry Hollow Road in Ramapo. Hungry Hollow Road reopened shortly just after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, about an hour after the crash. There were stop-and-go delays on the northbound lanes and rubbernecking delays southbound.as the cleanup continued.
Cashless Tolling Will Be Rolled Out On Entire NY Thruway In Less Than Two Years Cashless Tolling Will Be Rolled Out On Entire NY Thruway In Less Than Two Years
Cashless Tolling Will Be Rolled Out On Entire NY Thruway In Less Than Two Years Motorists traveling on the New York State Thruway will no longer have to handle cash when paying tolls, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a $355 million investment to transition to cashless tolling within two years. This investment will help to implement cashless tolling while removing existing toll booths at a total of 52 Thruway interchanges and barriers. As a result, the more than 267 million motorists traveling the Thruway annually will be able to enjoy “non-stop, streamlined travel.” The plan was approved by New York State Thruway Authority Board of Directors and is expected to be im…
I-287/I-87 Traffic Shift Will Require Lane, Ramp Closures I-287/I-87 Traffic Shift Will Require Lane, Ramp Closures
I-287/I-87 Traffic Shift Will Require Lane, Ramp Closures A new round of lane and ramp closures have been announced on the New York State Thruway near the new Tappan Zee Bridge as they realign traffic lanes to “continue roadway improvements in the area.” Tappan Zee Constructors announced beginning at 6 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, and lasting through approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, June 28, there will be intermittent lane and ramp closures on weekdays due to the traffic shift. At all times, there will be at least one lane open in both directions, except overnight on Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25, when New York State Police will temporarily h…
Police Seek Public's Help In Finding Man Who Gave False Name In Westchester Stop Police Seek Public's Help In Finding Man Who Gave False Name In Westchester Stop
Police Seek Public's Help In Finding Man Who Gave False Name In Westchester Stop Seen him? New York State Police investigators have issued an alert for a wanted man who attempted to pull a fast one on troopers during a stop on the New York State Thruway. Harkeim Defares, 43, is wanted by New York State Police on a bench warrant for false personification. During a traffic stop on April 12, 2014, Defares was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped on the Thruway, and when prompted, Defares gave a false name to the trooper and was arrested. He later failed to appear in court to respond to the charge. Investigators described Defares as a 5-foot-5 African American weighi…
Expect Delays: Weeklong Paving Project To Start On I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge Expect Delays: Weeklong Paving Project To Start On I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge
Expect Delays: Weeklong Paving Project To Start On I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge Motorists can expect delays, lane and ramp closures on the southbound New York State Thruway as contractors prepare a paving project near the new Tappan Zee Bridge. Tappan Zee Constructors is scheduled to begin road improvements near the bridge on Monday, May 13, paving the southbound exit 9 (Tarrytown - Sleepy Hollow - Route 9) off-ramp, requiring multiple overnight lane closures. The closures are expected to last through Friday, May 17. From Monday through Wednesday, two right lanes on the Thruway will be closed, with a third being closed at 11 p.m. southbound from exit 11 to exit 9. The …
This Westchester Suspect Has Been On The Run Since 2009 This Westchester Suspect Has Been On The Run Since 2009
This Westchester Suspect Has Been On The Run Since 2009 Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators in Tarrytown are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a man wanted for a DWI charge on the New York State Thruway who failed to show up for court proceedings. Wilfredo Cisneros, 36, is wanted by the New York State Police on a bench warrant following his arrest on the Thruway on April 25, 2009. During the course of a traffic stop, it was determined that Cisneros was allegedly impaired and he was arrested. Cisneros has been described as a 5-foot-5 Hispanic man weighing approximately 175 pounds with black hair an…
Suspect Wanted In Westchester Has Been On The Run For 13 Years Suspect Wanted In Westchester Has Been On The Run For 13 Years
Suspect Wanted In Westchester Has Been On The Run For 13 Years Police are searching for a wanted man who failed to appear in court following a driving while intoxicated charge in Westchester County more than a decade ago. An alert was issued for 36-year-old Luis Badilla Alvarado, who is wanted by State Police on a bench warrant for driving while intoxicated dating back to an incident on Nov. 16, 2005. Police said that Alvarado was stopped on the New York State Thruway for a traffic violation, when it was determined that he was driving while intoxicated. Alvarado then failed to appear in court to answer the charge. Alvarado was described as 5-foot-10 w…
Double-Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork On I-87 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork On I-87
Double-Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork On I-87 A series of double-lane closures have been scheduled during the workweek as roadwork is done on a stretch of I-87 near the Tappan Zee Bridge. Tappan Zee Constructors (TZC) is scheduled to install equipment for communication near the New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) in Tarrytown starting Monday, April 29. This work will necessitate the closing of the overnight lanes on the thruway in both directions. Specific closure dates and areas are listed below: Monday, April 29: Closures begin at 8 p.m. (Two left lanes
); 10:30 p.m. (Three left lanes) Closures end: 5 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30 Loc…
New Round Of Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87, I-287 New Round Of Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87, I-287
New Round Of Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87, I-287 A single lane on the I-87/I-287 will temporarily be shut down near the new Tappan Zee Bridge. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that contractors will be continuing roadway improvements near the bridge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 12, requiring a single-lane closure. During the work, there will be one lane closed on the Westchester-bound New York State Thruway from exit 11 (Nyack / South Nyack / U.S. Route 9W) to the bridge. Motorists exiting the Thruway at exit 10 (South Nyack) will be directed to use the ramp that recently went into service. Drivers headed toward Piermont …
Truck Crashes Across Median At Rockland/Jersey Border, Jams Thruway, Route 17 Truck Crashes Across Median At Rockland/Jersey Border, Jams Thruway, Route 17
Truck Crashes Across Median At Rockland/Jersey Border, Jams Thruway, Route 17 A large rental truck crashed on the northbound New York State Thruway in Suffern near the New Jersey exit for southbound Route 17 Friday afternoon, jamming traffic in both directions. A heavy-duty wrecker was needed to right the truck, which fell across the divider with its rear wheels facing north and cab facing south a quarter-mile from the Route 17 flyover just before 2 p.m. All lanes eventually were reopened. Traffic in New Jersey had backed up to Route 202. The crash was barely a quarter-mile from the New Jersey exit for Route 17 (in distance).Jerry DeMarco PHOTOS BELOW: Courtesy…