Rivertowns, NY
Traffic
Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled
Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closure Scheduled Motorists traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester next week can expect delays around Scarsdale and New Rochelle due to maintenance work. Double lane closures have been announced on the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between exit 23 (Mamaroneck Road) and exit 19 (Wilmot Road) beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The closures are expected to occur between approximately 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. through Thursday, Oct. 10 While the lanes are closed, traffic will be diverted to the right shoulder. The NYSDOT noted that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a wo…

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by Zak Failla
New City, NY
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the upcoming single-lane closure while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting, on Route 17. Motorists are advised that the closure is scheduled in the Orange County towns of Blooming Grove, Wallkill and Goshen and villages of Chester and Goshen eastbound, between Exit 126 (Route 94) and Exit 129 (Museum Village Road), Monday, Sept. 30 and Wednesday, October 2, and between Exit 118 (Fair Oaks) and Exit 119 (Route 202), on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate delays an…

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by Valerie Musson
Briarcliff, NY
Police & Fire
Here's How Many Tickets State Troopers Dressed As Highway Workers Dished Out In Westchester Here's How Many Tickets State Troopers Dressed As Highway Workers Dished Out In Westchester
Here's How Many Tickets State Troopers Dressed As Highway Workers Dished Out In Westchester New York State Police troopers went deep undercover, posing as construction workers, handing out more than 40 tickets to motorists during “Operation Hardhat” in Westchester. Over the weekend, troopers teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation for the special detail, dishing out a total of 43 tickets to speedsters and distracted drivers on numerous highway work zones. During the three-day detail, troopers patrolled a highway work zone on I-684 in Lewisboro, dishing out tickets to motorists for violations that include speeding, use of a cell phone while driving and work…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Traffic
Route 120A Lane Closure Scheduled Route 120A Lane Closure Scheduled
Route 120A Lane Closure Scheduled A weekend lane closure has been announced on a busy Westchester roadway. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, there will be a single lane closure on Route 120A (King Street) in both directions between Betsy Brown Road and Beechwood Boulevard in Port Chester. The closure is planned to allow contracting crews to perform highway work permit activities, the NYSDOT said. During the project, motorists can expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. According to the NYSDOT, “motorists …

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by Zak Failla
Somers, NY
Traffic
Taconic State Parkway Road Closure Scheduled Taconic State Parkway Road Closure Scheduled
Taconic State Parkway Road Closure Scheduled There will be a road closure on the Taconic State Parkway for three days in Westchester as contracting crews perform maintenance activities in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be road closures in both directions on the parkway at Cleveland Street in Mount Pleasant between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from Wednesday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 20. During the construction project, drivers can expect delays and should follow the posted detour. The NYSDOT notes that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In acco…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Traffic
Route 1 Lane Closure Scheduled In Westchester Route 1 Lane Closure Scheduled In Westchester
Route 1 Lane Closure Scheduled In Westchester There will be a lane closure on a stretch of Route 1 for several hours as contractors perform highway work activities in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that there will be lane closures in both directions in Port Chester between Read Street and Putnam Avenue between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16. During the scope of the project, motorists in the area can expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. The NYSDOT noted, “drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and …

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by Zak Failla
Stony Point, NY
Traffic
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 9W In Stony Point New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 9W In Stony Point
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 9W In Stony Point Motorists traveling on Route 9W in Rockland County will see delays this week as lane closures are scheduled for several days in Stony Point. In addition, separate closures are scheduled on Route 9W in Clarkstown. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there be closures on Route 9W in both directions between Condon Mountain Road and South Entrance Road. The closures are scheduled daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20 to allow crews time to perform maintenance activities. During the project, motorists can expect delays and have…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: Route 6 Stretch Scheduled For Closure Roadwork Alert: Route 6 Stretch Scheduled For Closure
Roadwork Alert: Route 6 Stretch Scheduled For Closure A busy roadway in the area will be closed for parts of two days this week while contractors perform maintenance activities. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will be closed between Route 9D and Route 9 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Thursday, Aug. 29. During the road closure, motorists can expect delays in the area and have been advised to follow posted detours. The NYSDOT noted that "drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all tr…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Here's How Many Tickets Were Dished Out During State Police Construction Zone Details Here's How Many Tickets Were Dished Out During State Police Construction Zone Details
Here's How Many Tickets Were Dished Out During State Police Construction Zone Details New York State Police troopers went deep undercover, posing as construction workers, handing out more than 100 tickets to motorists during “Operation Hardhat.” Over the weekend, troopers teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation for the special detail, dishing out a total of 112 tickets to speedsters and distracted drivers on numerous highway work zones. In total, 40 motorists were ticketed for speeding, while another 34 were cited for cell phone use while behind the wheel. Fourteen drivers received tickets for failing to wear seatbelts, two were issued summonses for impro…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
News
Deep Undercover: NYSP Troopers To Pose As Construction Workers In Highway Work Zones Deep Undercover: NYSP Troopers To Pose As Construction Workers In Highway Work Zones
Deep Undercover: Nysp Troopers To Pose As Construction Workers In Highway Work Zones Some troopers are going deep undercover. The New York State Police is teaming with the New York State Department of Transportation for Operation Hardhat, which will see troopers dressing as construction workers to catch speedsters and distracted drivers in highway work zones. According to New York State Police, construction workers in highway work zones could be troopers as they seek to crack down on reckless driving in work zones with the mantra “slow down, move over, and put away your smartphones.” In 2018, there were 701 crashes in work zones on state roads and bridges, resulting in 13…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Traffic
Expect Delays: Daytime Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled Expect Delays: Daytime Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled
Expect Delays: Daytime Hutchinson River Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled There will be lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several hours this week as contracting crews get to work on a maintenance project. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be lane closures on the parkway between exit 27 (Purchase Street) and exit 28 (Lincoln Avenue) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Wednesday, Aug. 14. During the project, motorists can expect delays in Scarsdale and Rye Brook, and have been advised to seek alternate routes. There will be detours posted. "Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling throug…

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by Zak Failla
Cortlandt, NY
Police & Fire
Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned
Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned There will be lane and shoulder closures on I-84 this week as contractors perform construction activities. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Thursday, Aug. 8, there will be single lane and shoulder closures on I-84 westbound between exit 17 (Ludingtonville Road) and exit 16 (Taconic State Parkway) in Kent and East Fishkill. During the construction, motorists have been warned to expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes when possible. “Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through t…

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by Zak Failla