Advisory Issued For Pavement Project On I-84, I-684 Advisory Issued For Pavement Project On I-84, I-684
Advisory Issued For Pavement Project On I-84, I-684 Overnight ramp and lane closures have been scheduled as contracting crews continue road resurfacing projects on I-684 and I-84. The New York State Department of Transportation says that overnight ramp closures have been scheduled as part of the ongoing pavement construction in Putnam County. The NYSDOT said that from 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. each night in Southeast, beginning on Monday, June 25 and lasting through at least Friday, June 29, there will be several ramp closures, including: The I-84 eastbound and westbound ramps to Exit 20S (I-684 South) are expected to be closed Monday, June 25,…
Electronic Speed Indicator Signs Installed Near Route 6 Electronic Speed Indicator Signs Installed Near Route 6
Electronic Speed Indicator Signs Installed Near Route 6 For those who enjoy putting the pedal to the metal, they might want to check the impulse when entering the City of Peekskill. In an effort to slow down speeders, the city's police department recently installed an electronic speed indicator sign to remind driver's how fast they are traveling. The sign is located on Main Street near the Stop & Shop at Route 6 where the speed limit drops from 25 mph to 15 mph. Peekskill Chief Donald Halmy said in a video that just seeing the sign helps motorists realize how fast they are driving. The signs were installed to keep the downtown area safe fo…
Expect Delays: New Round Of Road Resurfacing Underway In Rockland Expect Delays: New Round Of Road Resurfacing Underway In Rockland
Expect Delays: New Round Of Road Resurfacing Underway In Rockland Motorists should expect delays after contracting crews began their latest road resurfacing project on Tuesday morning. The Rockland County Highway Department issued an alert over the weekend advising that beginning at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, roadwork will be performed along Tweed Boulevard from Route 9W to Clausland Mountain Road in Orangetown. During the scope of the project, weather permitting, motorists have been advised to seek alternate routes when possible as lane closures and delays are expected. Detours will be posted and flaggers may be in the area to help direct the flow of tra…
Milling Work Set To Start In Rockland Milling Work Set To Start In Rockland
Milling Work Set To Start In Rockland There will be lane closures for several days in Orangetown next week as contracting crews begin preparing for a road resurfacing project. The Rockland County Highway Department announced that beginning at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 21, contractors will begin milling along Old Mountain Road from South Boulevard to Route 9W in Orangetown. During the project, a portion of the road will be closed, but it will be open to emergency vehicles. It was not clear how long the project is expected to last. Detours will be posted and flaggers are expected to be in the area to assist with the…
Expect Delays: Long Ridge Road Resurfacing Starts Expect Delays: Long Ridge Road Resurfacing Starts
Expect Delays: Long Ridge Road Resurfacing Starts There will be lane closures in Stamford for several days as crews begin a road resurfacing project in on Long Ridge Road. The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that beginning on Monday, May 14, there will be a 2.7-mile project performed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the road that is expected to last through Friday, May 18. During the scope of the project, lane closures have been scheduled on Long Ridge Road from the .28 mile north of Route 15 underpass to the 0.11 mile south of Riverbank Road. Detours will be posted and there will be flaggers in the area to assist with the flow …
Extensive Resurfacing Project Planned In Scarsdale Extensive Resurfacing Project Planned In Scarsdale
Extensive Resurfacing Project Planned In Scarsdale There will be limited parking and overnight road closures in Scarsdale for several days as contracting crews begin preparing for a repaving project on some of the village’s busiest roadways. Scarsdale resurfacing contractor, PCI Industries announced that it is scheduled to begin resurfacing work on Depot Place, Garth Road and Freightway, including the alleyway adjacent to the parking garage. The work is scheduled to begin in earnest around Monday, May 14, though preliminary work began this week. Crews will be performed between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. for several days to “minimize the disturbance …
Alert Issued For Eversource Gas Main Project In New Canaan Alert Issued For Eversource Gas Main Project In New Canaan
Alert Issued For Eversource Gas Main Project In New Canaan As part of a multi-million-dollar project to expand the natural gas distribution system in Darien and New Canaan, Eversource Energy will be working along State Routes 106 and 124 beginning the week of April 30.  According to local police, drivers may experience delays due to alternating one-way traffic as well as occasional lane closures. To ensure the safe completion of this work, police and signs will be deployed approaching these locations to help manage the flow of traffic. Work is expected to begin Monday, April 30 through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. each weekday through late O…
VIDEO: Bogota Firefighter Injured In House Blaze OK VIDEO: Bogota Firefighter Injured In House Blaze OK
Video: Bogota Firefighter Injured In House Blaze OK BOGOTA, N.J. -- A Bogota firefighter was treated for a knee injury after he and his colleagues doused a Sunday morning house blaze with help from neighboring companies. "Crazy how things can be going so good then in the blink of an eye so bad," the injured firefighter posted on Facebook Sunday afternoon. "Thank you to everyone who was there with me and to the guys that got me out of there quick. Damn good stop to a well-advanced fire," added the firefighter, who was released after being treated at a local hospital. "Through the thick and thin, I'm proud to be a memb…
West Haverstraw Bridge Will Be Closed During Rail Line Work West Haverstraw Bridge Will Be Closed During Rail Line Work
West Haverstraw Bridge Will Be Closed During Rail Line Work A busy Rockland bridge will be closed for several months as contracting crews get set for a lengthy reconstruction project in the area. An alert was issued on Monday to Rockland County residents warning that beginning on Monday, April 2, the Samsondale Avenue Bridge in West Haverstraw over the CSX rail lines in West Haverstraw will be closed to all traffic for the bridge reconstruction project. Officials said that the project is expected to last through Dec. 2, when it is expected to be reopened to traffic. While the bridge is closed, motorists have been advised to seek alternate routes.
Traffic Advisory Issued For Danbury Traffic Advisory Issued For Danbury
Traffic Advisory Issued For Danbury On or about April 1, the City of Danbury will begin replacing the Reservoir Street bridge that crosses over the creek near the Bethel town line.  During construction, traffic will be limited to one lane.  Portable signals will be installed to control traffic.  At about the mid point of the three-month project, Reservoir Street will be closed completely in both directions for about two weeks, Bethel officials said.  Notices will be posted in advance of the street's shutdown. Bethel commuters are advised to seek an alternate route during construction. The project is scheduled to end by the…
Firefighters: New Two-Way Street Makes Hackensack Safer Firefighters: New Two-Way Street Makes Hackensack Safer
Firefighters: New Two-Way Street Makes Hackensack Safer HACKENSACK, N.J. -- It was meant to help Hackensack's businesses, but the conversion of State Street into a two-way has helped make the city safer, responders said. "Companies now can make a left hand turn out of headquarters due to the conversion of State Street into a 2-way," the Hackensack Fire Department said. "This should improve response times to the North End of the city." ALSO SEE: State Street Reopens As Two-Way Road In Hackensack