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I-95 Closed In Philadelphia After Truck Hits Conrail Bridge I-95 Closed In Philadelphia After Truck Hits Conrail Bridge
I-95 Closed In Philadelphia After Truck Hits Conrail Bridge A portion of I-95 in Philadelphia will be closed for repairs to the Conrail bridge, after it was struck by a truck Monday afternoon, April 1. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said the northbound side of the highway was be closed and detoured approaching the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange beginning at 10 p.m. April 1. The highway was reduced to a single lane for several hours while Conrail bridge engineers conducted their inspection to establish an emergency repair plan. Service to the Atlantic City Rail Line was suspended amid the repairs. 1of2 Atl…
Rain Will Delay Repairs To Palmer Twp. Sinkhole, PennDOT Says Rain Will Delay Repairs To Palmer Twp. Sinkhole, PennDOT Says
Rain Will Delay Repairs To Palmer Twp. Sinkhole, PennDOT Says The Main Street sinkhole in Palmer Township is expected to be repaired by next week, according to transportation authorities.  Officials had previously hoped to patch the hole by Friday, March 29, but "inclement weather has extended the timeline," a PennDOT spokesperson said Thursday.  "Crews continue to pour concrete into the sinkhole," said district press officer Ron Young. "After the concrete is poured, they will place aggregate to make it level with the road in preparation for paving." PennDOT said all lanes should be open by Monday or Tuesday, April 1 or 2.  Drivers sh…
Sinkhole Opens Up In Palmer Township, Officials Say Sinkhole Opens Up In Palmer Township, Officials Say
Sinkhole Opens Up In Palmer Township, Officials Say Crews are at the scene of a sinkhole in Palmer Township on Wednesday morning, March 27, PennDOT says.  The sinkhole opened up on Tuesday, March 26 in the same spot where one was repaired on the Main Street shoulder last week, a spokesperson said. The current sinkhole is in the eastbound lanes.  "Action has been taken to mobilize equipment, prepare blacktop, and get flowable fill," said PennDOT's Ron Young.  "Some equipment is already on site and repairs are underway this morning."
Route 71 Drawbridge Over Shark River Closed To Traffic For Several Months: NJDOT Route 71 Drawbridge Over Shark River Closed To Traffic For Several Months: NJDOT
Route 71 Drawbridge Over Shark River Closed To Traffic For Several Months: Njdot An important bridge for many Monmouth County drivers will be closed for several months due to repairs, officials said. The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said the Route 71 drawbridge over the Shark River had a mechanical failure on Friday, Mar. 1 that caused "significant damage to the machinery of the North Bridge leaf." Structural evaluation and drawbridge engineering teams said the bridge is safe for vehicles traveling between Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea. The drawbridge will remain open to vehicles and closed to large boats until work starts on Tuesday, Mar. 12. …
Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs
Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs A large section of Interstate I-87/I-28,  including the new Tappan Zee Bridge, will be closed in order to make repairs to a bridge overpass that is severely damaged. The New York State Thruway Authority announced that all southbound lanes in Rockland County from Exit 12 in West Nyack to Exit 9 in Tarrytown will fully shut down to traffic early Saturday, Sept. 9. Authority officials said the closure was necessary to remove a "severely damaged" portion of the South Broadway overpass in South Nyack, which was struck by an overheight tractor-trailer on Thursday, Aug. 31. The scene of the i…
Storm Aftermath: Putnam County Declares State Of Emergency After Severe Flooding Storm Aftermath: Putnam County Declares State Of Emergency After Severe Flooding
Storm Aftermath: Putnam County Declares State Of Emergency After Severe Flooding In the aftermath of a storm system that caused severe flooding to inundate the Hudson Valley, Putnam County officials have declared a state of emergency as part of the effort to recover from the ordeal.  Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne officially declared the State of Emergency on Monday, July 10 in response to significant flooding from a storm system that arrived on Sunday, July 9.  According to Byrne, the flooding left many county roads, bridges, and culverts severely damaged, prompting the county to begin working with state and federal government officials to advocate for f…
Holland Tunnel Closing Into NJ For 6 Nights A Week Through 2025 Holland Tunnel Closing Into NJ For 6 Nights A Week Through 2025
Holland Tunnel Closing Into NJ For 6 Nights A Week Through 2025 The New Jersey-bound side of the Holland Tunnel will be closing for six nights a week starting on Feb. 5 through 2025, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced this week. The project will fix damages caused more than a decade ago by Hurricane Sandy, and is similar to a project that began in April 2020 to take care of the same. That project will end on Feb. 4. New Jersey-bound drivers will be redirected to other Port Authority crossings between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., and on Fridays, Saturdays, and major holidays from around midnight to 9 a.m. Repairs are estimated at $364 m…
Water Main Break Causes 'Frozen Street Conditions' In Downtown Port Chester Water Main Break Causes 'Frozen Street Conditions' In Downtown Port Chester
Water Main Break Causes 'Frozen Street Conditions' In Downtown Port Chester A water main break in the downtown area of a Westchester County village is causing officials to warn commuters of icy streets.  The break happened on Wednesday morning, Dec. 28 in Port Chester along New Broad Street behind Neri’s Bakery, according to village officials.  Despite efforts to divert water from the break, some of the runoff reached Westchester Avenue and flowed through the streets in the area. This prompted officials to warn drivers of potential icy conditions.  "Please exercise caution when driving downtown this morning as running water and low temperatures…
Manayunk Water Main Break Floods Philly Streets Manayunk Water Main Break Floods Philly Streets
Manayunk Water Main Break Floods Philly Streets A water main break in Philadelphia's Manayunk section caused the streets to flood early on Wednesday, Dec. 21, municipal officials say.  The break occurred on the 100 block of Conarroe Street at about 8 a.m., Water Department representatives told Daily Voice. Emergency crews shut down an 8-inch main after assessing the scene, they added.  Properties in the "immediate area" might be without water as crews continue to fix the break, the department said. The repairs have been scheduled and officials say they hope to restore service as soon as possible. Philly water customers wh…
Orange Line Repairs Halfway Complete, Project On Schedule MBTA Boasts Orange Line Repairs Halfway Complete, Project On Schedule MBTA Boasts
Orange Line Repairs Halfway Complete, Project On Schedule MBTA Boasts The MBTA announced recently that construction crews are halfway through repairs on the Orange Line, which puts the transit authority on schedule to reopen the second-busiest line later this month.  The MBTA closed the Orange Line on Aug. 19 to the dismay of hundreds of thousands of people who ride that arm of the commuter rail every day. Boston and state leaders and federal regulators called for the repairs following several high-profile mistakes and accidents that happened over the summer because of aging infrastructure.  The transit system released a breakdown earlier this month of what …
MBTA: Orange Line Construction Incidents Will Not Derail Repair Schedule MBTA: Orange Line Construction Incidents Will Not Derail Repair Schedule
MBTA: Orange Line Construction Incidents Will Not Derail Repair Schedule The MBTA says two recent construction incidents will not push back the date when the entire Orange Line is expected to be repaired.  The first incident occurred when the rear wheels of a stationary piece of equipment slipped off the rails just north of Wellington around 7:20 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, an MBTA spokesperson said. Investigators believe the rain and slick conditions could have caused this to happen. The second incident occurred when a piece of equipment used for rail and tie replacement work derailed near the Ruggles Crossover, which is just south of the Massachusetts Avenue…
Officials Announce Planned Temporary Closure Of Sprain Brook Parkway Ramp In Elmsford Officials Announce Planned Temporary Closure Of Sprain Brook Parkway Ramp In Elmsford
Officials Announce Planned Temporary Closure Of Sprain Brook Parkway Ramp In Elmsford Officials issued an alert to Westchester County motorists about a planned parkway ramp closure to facilitate guide rail repairs. The New York State Department of Transportation said the ramp from the Sprain Brook Parkway northbound to I-287 westbound in Elmsford is expected to close between midnight and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12. Motorists should plan to follow the posted detour, using State Route 100C and State Route 9A to I-287, officials said.
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Four days after a wintry storm rolled through the region, hundreds in the Hudson Valley are still without power. In Ulster County, the area hit hardest by the storm, more than 1,900 Central Hudson customers were still reporting outages late Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, while there were 54 in Dutchess also left in the dark, according to the utility company. “This has been a historic storm for Ulster County and we are extremely grateful for the tremendous efforts given by all of our municipal, county, and New York State partners,” Central Hudson Vice President of Electric Engineering and Operatio…
NJ Coast Train Derailment Prompts Modified Schedules NJ Coast Train Derailment Prompts Modified Schedules
NJ Coast Train Derailment Prompts Modified Schedules Special train schedules are in effect on the North Jersey Coast and Northeast Corridor lines due to last week's derailment in Central Jersey. The temporary schedules are in effect while repairs to damaged track and road bed are made after the Nov. 23 derailment of a New York-bound train between Perth Amboy and Woodbridge stations in Middlesex County. Commuters may experience general delays of up to 15 minutes and customers should plan accordingly.  Riders are urged to view the complete modified schedule for the North Jersey Coast here and for the Northeast Corridor by clicking here. NJ T…
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley A strong storm system that swept through the region brought heavy rain and whipping winds with gusts topping 60 mph that left thousands in the Hudson Valley without power. Con Edison, NYSEG, Central Hudson, Rockland & Orange Utilities all had thousands lose power on Wednesday, Oct. 7 as the storm rolled through the region, toppling trees and downing power lines. Crews worked through the night to repair hundreds of reported outages, with dozens of customers still in the dark on Thursday morning. As of 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, Con Edison was still reporting a pair of outages, Rock…
'I'm Going To Hold Eversource's Feet To The Fire,' Says Lamont Who Tours Danbury, Westport 'I'm Going To Hold Eversource's Feet To The Fire,' Says Lamont Who Tours Danbury, Westport
'I'm Going To Hold Eversource's Feet To The Fire,' Says Lamont Who Tours Danbury, Westport Lawmakers in Connecticut are threatening to bring the heat on Eversource its slow response to Tropical Storm Isaias. As of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 69,166 of Eversource’s 1,281,332 Connecticut customers were still reporting outages six days after the storm struck. UI was still responding to 492 reported outages that were affecting 1,429 of the customer’s 337,496 customers. 
“We have a serious situation developing at the Glen Apartments on Memorial Drive,” Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton said. “Still no power. Many residents there are elderly and/or disabled. So far Eversource has not respo…
Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Westchester Communities Are Most Affected Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Westchester Communities Are Most Affected
Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Westchester Communities Are Most Affected Thousands have had power restored, but more than 100,000 in Westchester remain without power days after Tropical Storm Isaias wreaked havoc on the region. According to the company, in 36 hours, Con Edison crews reached the halfway mark in restorations following Isaias’ punishing winds and rain that brought down thousands of trees, 78 poles, and other equipment, causing over 580 road closures and approximately 300,000 customer outages. In Westchester, which Con Edison described as the hardest-hit area, 77,599 of the company’s 360,045 remain in the dark, while 24,878 of NYSEG’s 33,278 custome…
Caroline Avenue In Shrewsbury Is Closed Caroline Avenue In Shrewsbury Is Closed
Caroline Avenue In Shrewsbury Is Closed Caroline Avenue will be closed to through traffic now and until water damage has been repaired. On July 20, town officials announced that Caroline Avenue from Elm Street to Harrington Avenue will be closed while damage from a July 17 water main break is fixed. 
SINKHOLE: Roadway Closed In Toms River SINKHOLE: Roadway Closed In Toms River
Sinkhole: Roadway Closed In Toms River A roadway in Ocean County that collapsed due to a large sinkhole.is closed to all traffic, police said. On Monday, the sinkhole opened up on Windsor Avenue, Toms River police said. The Municipal Utilities Authority and SUEZ are currently working to repair it, police said on Tuesday afternoon. Windsor Avenue, between League Road and Garfield Avenue will remain closed until repairs are complete, police said, warning the public to avoid the area.  RETURN FOR UPDATES
Belleville Bridge Closed For Road Repairs Monday, Police Say Belleville Bridge Closed For Road Repairs Monday, Police Say
Belleville Bridge Closed For Road Repairs Monday, Police Say The Belleville Bridge over the Passaic River connecting Rutgers Street in Belleville and Kearny and North Arlington is closed for repairs Monday, North Arlington police confirmed.  The department sent out an alert Monday morning. North Arlington police told Daily Voice the bridge was closed for road repairs and is expected to be open by 4 p.m. Monday.  The state Department of Transportation could not immediately be reached Monday morning, but in an online alert also said the bridge was expected to re-open by 4 p.m. 
Video: Water Main Break Causes Road Closure In Ramapo Video: Water Main Break Causes Road Closure In Ramapo
Video: Water Main Break Causes Road Closure In Ramapo A water main break in Ramapo caused damage to a busy roadway and forcing its closure. Forshay Road is closed between Parker Boulevard and Grandview Avenue in Ramapo, the police department announced early Friday afternoon, Aug. 9. According to police, the water main break caused the road to buckle, leaving a large crevice in the turning lane. The roadway is closed as Suez makes repairs, and motorists in the area have been advised to seek alternate routes.
Road Closures Scheduled During Rockland Railroad Crossing Work Road Closures Scheduled During Rockland Railroad Crossing Work
Road Closures Scheduled During Rockland Railroad Crossing Work There will be road closures for several days in Rockland County as railroad track repairs are performed by members of New Jersey Transit. Rockland County officials announced that beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, through Wednesday, Aug. 7, Convent Road will be closed between Grandview Avenue and Old Middletown Road and New Clarkstown Road will be closed between Spring Valley Marketplace and Overlook Boulevard in Nanuet. Officials said that the work being performed by NJ Transit will include repairs to railroad ties and tracks, as well as repaving sections of the road surrounding th…
Hole Repair Jams Westbound Route 80 Traffic Hole Repair Jams Westbound Route 80 Traffic
Hole Repair Jams Westbound Route 80 Traffic UPDATE: Overnight repairs had to be made on a hole that opened on westbound Route 80 in Woodland Park after a drainpipe pipe below it collapsed. Monday night rush-hour traffic was backed up to the George Washington Bridge. The crack in the pipe, which connects basins at the median to the right shoulder, created a hole between the two left lanes. Drivers were urged to take alternate routes. Work begins in earnest.Contributed photo At least two lanes of westbound Route 80 in Woodland Park were compromised.Contributed photo At least two lanes of westbound Route 80 in Woodland Park …
Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway In Beacon Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway In Beacon
Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway In Beacon A water main break has closed a major Beacon roadway for at least the next several hours, Beacon Police said. The break at 388 Fishkill Ave., has closed the road for a long stretch from Blackburn Avenue to Prospect Street, police said around 9:45 a.m. Thursday, March 28. Water department and transportation officials are on the scene working to fix the break, police said. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.  This is a developing story, check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Retail Mail Services Suspended In North Salem When Car Strikes Building Retail Mail Services Suspended In North Salem When Car Strikes Building
Retail Mail Services Suspended In North Salem When Car Strikes Building Mail services at the North Salem Post Office have been temporarily suspended after a motorist drove into the building, causing extensive damage. The United States Postal Service issued an alert on Friday, Feb. 15, warning that “in the interest of public and employee safety,” retail customer service operations are temporarily suspended at the North Salem Post Office on June Road. Officials said that a vehicle ran into an exterior wall near the lobby door of the 2,970-square-foot facility. Police said that there were no injuries reported, no mail was damaged, though the structure suffered dam…
Damaged Water Main Will Cause Closure Of Busy Scarsdale Roadway Damaged Water Main Will Cause Closure Of Busy Scarsdale Roadway
Damaged Water Main Will Cause Closure Of Busy Scarsdale Roadway A water main damaged during a road resurfacing project in Scarsdale will lead to temporary closures of a busy roadway for several hours as contracting crews complete repair work. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 21, Fenimore Road will be closed in both directions between Brewster Road and Tompkins Road, until all necessary subsurface work and roadway repairs are completed later in the day. There is no set timeline for the reopening of the road. Officials said that there will be detours posted and parking restrictions will be in effect in the area during the scope of the project. The closu…
Meet Your New Best Friend: The Bergen County Pothole Killer Meet Your New Best Friend: The Bergen County Pothole Killer
Meet Your New Best Friend: The Bergen County Pothole Killer Where's the pothole? You know, that pothole. The one that gets you every time. Well, Bergen County, meet your new best friend: The Pothole Killer -- a new machine that repairs 140 per day in the area. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco is urging residents to call the Pothole Killer hotline to report potholes that pose a risk to motorists and neighborhoods -- 201-336-7675. “After a harsh winter, Bergen County DPW is actively addressing potholes on county roads,” Tedesco said.  "We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents. We will do our best to get the Pothole Killer the…
Nearly Yearlong Greenburgh Bridge Repair Project Approaches Finish Line Nearly Yearlong Greenburgh Bridge Repair Project Approaches Finish Line
Nearly Yearlong Greenburgh Bridge Repair Project Approaches Finish Line After months of frustrations for residents and motorists traveling through Greenburgh, relief may be in sight as contracting crews near completion of a major bridge repair project. Last summer, the New York State Department of Transportation kicked off an ambitious bridge repair project that resulted in the closure of the Payne Street Bridge, which has “caused significant inconveniences to residents who live on or near Payne Street in North Elmsford, according to Greenburgh Town Manager Paul Feiner. According to the NYSDOT, contractors the contractor for the project is planning to continue …
Be Prepared For Lengthy Water Service Interruption, New Windsor Residents Be Prepared For Lengthy Water Service Interruption, New Windsor Residents
Be Prepared For Lengthy Water Service Interruption, New Windsor Residents Officials in #NewWindsorNY are reminding residents throughout the town to be prepared for an interruption to their water service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, as repairs are made to area pipelines. Updates can be found by checking Twitter:  …
Water Main Break Leads To Decreased Pressure In Ramapo Neighborhood Water Main Break Leads To Decreased Pressure In Ramapo Neighborhood
Water Main Break Leads To Decreased Pressure In Ramapo Neighborhood A water main break has led to decreased or no water pressure in a Ramapo neighborhood. A water main break was reported at approximately noon on Suzanne Drive in Monsey, officials said, though it was not immediately clear what caused the break.  Crews from Suez Water were on scene making repairs, though it was unclear when the situation would be under control. Water has been shut off in the area of Suzanne Drive and Warren Court as the crews continue making repairs. Local residents may experience a significant decrease in water pressure in their homes as crews work in the area. Drivers in t…
Pressure Restored To New Rochelle Homes After Water Main Break Pressure Restored To New Rochelle Homes After Water Main Break
Pressure Restored To New Rochelle Homes After Water Main Break Water pressure has been restored to more than a dozen New Rochelle homes following a water main break on Thursday morning. The water main break was reported at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Thursday morning on Van Etten Boulevard, officials said. It was not immediately clear what caused the break, though crews had to break through a section of the roadway to make repairs. Crews from Suez Water made repairs at the scene, though it took several hours and Van Etten Boulevard had to be closed temporarily as crews completed work in the area. Slight flooding was reported as a result of the main brea…