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Bridge Work To Cause Lane Shifts, Closures Along I-95, I-287 In Rye, Port Chester For 5 Months Bridge Work To Cause Lane Shifts, Closures Along I-95, I-287 In Rye, Port Chester For 5 Months
Bridge Work To Cause Lane Shifts, Closures Along I-95, I-287 In Rye, Port Chester For 5 Months An ongoing bridge replacement project is set to cause several lane shifts and reductions on Interstate 95 and 287 in Westchester for more than five months, officials announced.  The new lane configurations, which will affect Interstate 95 and Interstate 287 in Rye and Port Chester, will go into effect on Monday, April 1 at 8 p.m. and are expected to continue through Sunday, Sept. 15, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The lane shifts and reductions will allow crews to work on the ongoing project to replace the bridges carrying I-287 over Midland Avenue.…
Lane Closures: Busy Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle To Be Affected Lane Closures: Busy Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle To Be Affected
Lane Closures: Busy Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle To Be Affected Traffic on a stretch of Interstate 95 that is currently in a major three-year construction project will soon be slowed by a series of lane closures in Westchester.  The North Avenue bridge running over I-95 in New Rochelle will be reduced to only one lane on both Friday, July 14, and Monday, July 17, according to the New York Thruway Authority.  The lane closures will span from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, officials said, adding that the closures will facilitate bridge construction. The lane affected by the closure is shown with the red "X" marks in this graphic released by the Thruw…
New Bridge Construction To Close West Nyack Roadway For Months New Bridge Construction To Close West Nyack Roadway For Months
New Bridge Construction To Close West Nyack Roadway For Months Rockland County drivers will need to find detours when construction begins on a new bridge in Rockland County. Snake Hill Road in West Nyack will be closed between Old Mill Road and Crusher Road beginning Tuesday, April 18 lasting into September, said the Clarkstown Police. The closure is due to a new bridge being constructed over the railroad tracks. Detour signs will be posted on Old Mill Road and Kings Highway.  Drivers should be prepared to use alternate routes of travel during this time.
Delaware Memorial Bridge Lanes Closed Due To Major Construction Delaware Memorial Bridge Lanes Closed Due To Major Construction
Delaware Memorial Bridge Lanes Closed Due To Major Construction Construction on the New Jersey-bound side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge has temporarily closed two northbound lanes of traffic, authorities said. Highway crews started work to replace the bridge deck and expansion joints on Thursday, Sept. 15 as part of a $71 million project. The first phase of a three-part construction project will result in the two lanes being closed through Nov. 22, according to the Delaware River and Bay Authority. A third NJ-bound lane will be closed overnight when concrete is being poured, they said. Motorists may encounter delays, particularly durin…
Woman Driving Under Influence Crashes On Bridge In Greenfield, Police Say Woman Driving Under Influence Crashes On Bridge In Greenfield, Police Say
Woman Driving Under Influence Crashes On Bridge In Greenfield, Police Say A woman was allegedly intoxicated in Western Massachusetts when she blew past a “road closed” barricade and nearly made a splash landing off a bridge under construction, police said. In Franklin County, the crash happened at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19 in Greenfield on the General Pierce Bridge. According to the Greenfield Police Department, upon arrival at the bridge, officers found a 2015 Nissan that had been traveling from Montague toward Greenfield and crashed through the barricade. Police said that the vehicle continued to travel over the bridge that was under constru…
Photos: $3.2M Bridge Project Completed In Area Photos: $3.2M Bridge Project Completed In Area
Photos: $3.2M Bridge Project Completed In Area The $3.2 million dollar replacement of the Salt Point Turnpike Bridge in the Town of Pleasant Valley has been completed. Construction, which included the replacement of the bridge over Wappinger Creek, the reconfiguration of an intersection and the replacement of an adjacent culvert, began on April 16 of 2019.  The new bridge has two new four-foot-wide shoulders, improving safety and mobility along State Route 115, and the culvert promotes the health of the waterway by allowing water to flow more freely through the area.  The structure is also better lit than its predecessor, acc…
Developers Clear 'Last Mile,' Complete Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester Developers Clear 'Last Mile,' Complete Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester
Developers Clear 'Last Mile,' Complete Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester After more than two years, a multi-million dollar bridge replacement project over I-95 has been completed in Westchester near the Connecticut state line. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the New York State Thruway Authority announced the completion of the Grace Church Street Bridge as part of the $135 “Last Mile” infrastructure project, which focuses on the one-mile stretch from exit 22 (Port Chester / Rye / Midland Avenue) into Connecticut. Officials said the original structure was built in 1956 and connects the Village of Port Chester and the City of Rye with thousands of motorists traversing it dai…
Molinaro Calls For Federal Investigation Of New TZB Project After Second Span Opening Postponed Molinaro Calls For Federal Investigation Of New TZB Project After Second Span Opening Postponed
Molinaro Calls For Federal Investigation Of New TZB Project After Second Span Opening Postponed The timing for the planned and now postponed opening of the Westchester-bound span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge was rushed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo so it would happen prior to this week's Democratic primary, the Republican candidate for governor said while calling for an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Marc Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, said at a news conference Sunday morning at the Tarrytown train station that "serious information has to come to my attention about the Tappan Zee Bridge, and the possible willful compromise of the public’s safety. It mu…
Bridge Replacement Project Will Lead To Road Closure In Rockland Bridge Replacement Project Will Lead To Road Closure In Rockland
Bridge Replacement Project Will Lead To Road Closure In Rockland There will be closures for several weeks on a busy Rockland County roadway as contracting crews begin construction activity in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert on Wednesday cautioning that beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 23, and continuing through Tuesday, Aug. 28, Route 45 will be closed in Ramapo between Maple Avenue and Columbus Avenue, as crews perform bridge construction activities. During the closure, the NYSDOT said that motorists can expect delays. Detours will be posted in the area, and there are expected to be officials in the area to h…
Hutchinson River Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled Hutchinson River Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled
Hutchinson River Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled Westchester County motorists planning on traveling through Pelham on the Hutchinson River Parkway may need to seek alternate routes next week as contracting crews complete construction activities in the area, causing a ramp closure. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert on Thursday warning that due to the ongoing bridge replacement project over the Hutchinson River Parkway, the entrance ramp from Wolfs Lane (Exit 9) to the northbound lanes of the parkway will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The closures are expected to begin on Monday, April 2 and continu…