Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester
Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester Fire crews from multiple Westchester agencies worked together to extinguish a blaze that broke out in the garage of a home currently under construction. First responders from the Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Greenville, and Fairview Fire Departments were dispatched to a home on Mohican Trail in Scarsdale shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, where there was a report of a working fire. Officials said that at the time the fire broke out, the residence was unoccupied, and the initial investigation determined that the fire broke out in the garage, which was being used as a storage space for t…
Glastonbury Blvd. Businesses To Stay Open During Major Roadwork - Starting Aug. 23 Glastonbury Blvd. Businesses To Stay Open During Major Roadwork - Starting Aug. 23
Glastonbury Blvd. Businesses To Stay Open During Major Roadwork - Starting Aug. 23 Beginning Sunday, Aug. 23, a large-scale milling and repaving project will begin on Glastonbury Boulevard - a major commercial area. Traffic will be temporarily altered, but officials are seeking to minimize issues.  Businesses on Glastonbury Boulevard will remain open during roadwork. Businesses that stay open past 9 p.m. will still be accessible despite the construction, Glastonbury officials said.  There will be three phases to the work. Much of the milling work will be done over one week at night, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Glastonbury officials said. Some work may spill over into th…
Watch It! Permanent Traffic Changes To Take Effect As Route 44 Project in Hartford Nears End Watch It! Permanent Traffic Changes To Take Effect As Route 44 Project in Hartford Nears End
Watch It! Permanent Traffic Changes To Take Effect As Route 44 Project in Hartford Nears End Permanent changes to two streets in downtown Hartford go into effect Monday as the Albany Avenue (Route 44) Project winds to an end. Starting on July 27 at 7 a.m.: Magnolia Street will change to a one-way heading north from Homestead Avenue to Albany Avenue. There will be no directional changes on Magnolia Street north of Albany Avenue, according to an explanation of the traffic plan by project managers. Irving Street will change directions to flow away from Albany Avenue. North of Albany Avenue, Irving Street will become a one-way heading north toward Mather Street. South of Albany Avenu…
Protesters Won't Be Permitted To Enter Roadways, Hinder Traffic Under New Suffolk PD Procedures Protesters Won't Be Permitted To Enter Roadways, Hinder Traffic Under New Suffolk PD Procedures
Protesters Won't Be Permitted To Enter Roadways, Hinder Traffic Under New Suffolk PD Procedures New procedures are being enacted in Suffolk County for protesters who have flooded some streets and highways in recent weeks after the George Floyd killing. Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart announced the new methods to help protect protesters’ rights to peacefully demonstrate. Hart said that officials have determined that the new protocols will increase safety for both protestors and the general public. During protests, there will now be a safe path provided for protestors to walk and congregate, while enabling a safe flow of traffic for motorists. The new protocols will a…
Route 22 Lane Closures Begin For Intersection Improvements Project Route 22 Lane Closures Begin For Intersection Improvements Project
Route 22 Lane Closures Begin For Intersection Improvements Project Lanes in both directions on Route 22 in Lopatcong Township have started to close daily for electrical and curb work. As the Route 22 Intersection Improvements project at I-78 Logistics Park continues in Lopatcong, a single right lane in both directions between Roseberry Street and where Route 22 and Route 57 split will be closed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Wednesday, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said in a release. The lane will be closed for approximately eight weeks for sidewalk construction, underground electrical work and concrete curb work, offici…
Eight-Hour Long Lane Closure Scheduled For Route 9A Eight-Hour Long Lane Closure Scheduled For Route 9A
Eight-Hour Long Lane Closure Scheduled For Route 9A A stretch of Route 9A will be closed for several hours over the weekend to permit contracting crews to perform maintenance work in Northern Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that Route 9A will be closed in both directions between North State Road and Route 134 in Ossining and Briarcliff Manor. The closure is expected to last from approximately 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, and motorists can expect delays in the area during the construction work. A detour is expected to be posted and there will be flaggers in the area to assist with the flow of t…
Motorist Flees Scene After Vehicle Fire Forces Closure Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County Motorist Flees Scene After Vehicle Fire Forces Closure Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County
Motorist Flees Scene After Vehicle Fire Forces Closure Of I-95 Stretch In Fairfield County A motorist fled the scene after the vehicle they were driving caught fire in the middle of I-95 in Fairfield County. The incident took place around 10:25 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, when the Fairfield Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a fire on the highway near Exit 19, in Fairfield, said the Fairfield Fire Department. By the time firefighters arrived on the scene, the vehicle was fully ablaze in the center lane, the department said. With the assistance of the State Police, traffic was closed for a period of time in the southbound direction, so responders could safely…
Expect Delays: Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of upcoming double-lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The Department says that double lane closures are scheduled for the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound between Exit 23 (Mamaroneck) and Exit 26 (Interstate 287) in the Westchester County towns of Scarsdale and Harrison with traffic diverted to the right shoulder. The lanes will close daily beginning Tuesday, Oct. 29 through Friday, Nov. 1 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists…
Expect Delays: Hutch Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Through End Of Week Expect Delays: Hutch Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Through End Of Week
Expect Delays: Hutch Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Through End Of Week There will be double lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester for several days as contractors perform maintenance work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that the parkway will see double lane closures southbound between exit 23 (Mamaroneck Road) and exit 19 (Wilmot Road) in Scarsdale and New Rochelle. The closures are scheduled daily through Friday, Oct. 4. During the project, traffic will be diverted to the right shoulder on the parkway. NYSDOT noted that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a …
Ramp Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge Ramp Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge
Ramp Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge A number of ramp closures have been scheduled for I-87 near the new Tappan Zee Bridge, according to the NYSDOT. Overnight ramp closures are scheduled on the I-87 Thruway at Exit 10 southbound on Wednesday, Sept. 18 and Thursday, Sept. 19, the NYSDOT says. The closures will occur as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 18 Closures begin at 8 p.m. (Two left lanes) and 11 p.m. (Three left lanes) Closures end at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 Location: Southbound near exit 10 Wednesday, Sept. 18 Closure begins at 11 p.m. (Ramp closure) Closure ends at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 Location: Southbound e…
Brace Yourself For Weeks Of Detours Through Chatham Borough Brace Yourself For Weeks Of Detours Through Chatham Borough
Brace Yourself For Weeks Of Detours Through Chatham Borough A several-week-long road restructuring project will cause detours through Chatham Borough. The North Passaic Avenue project under the county's engineering department will begin on Aug. 19 and continue through September, police said. Curbing, sidewalks and drainage work will occur mostly between Weston Avenue and the Florham Park border. The final milling and paving phase will occur along the entire length of the road. Work will be conducted Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., not including weekends or holidays. During the major restructuring phase, North Passaic Ave will have an …
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge A new round of overnight lane closures on the new Tappan Zee Bridge has been announced as crews continue realigning lane control signage on the New York State Thruway. 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, outside of short, temporary traffic holds. Crews will also begin mainline improvements near the bridge, requiring multiple overnight lane closures in Tarrytown. The installation of an overhead g…