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Monmouth
Police & Fire
Seven-Vehicle Garden State Parkway Crash In Aberdeen Results In Multiple Injuries: NJSP Seven-Vehicle Garden State Parkway Crash In Aberdeen Results In Multiple Injuries: NJSP
Seven-Vehicle Garden State Parkway Crash In Aberdeen Results In Multiple Injuries: Njsp Several people were injured in a seven-vehicles crash on the Garden State Parkway Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, authorities said. State police troopers responded to the wreck in Aberdeen Township at around 7:25 a.m., New Jersey State Police said. It happened southbound on the parkway near milepost 120.1. Investigators said seven vehicles collided while trying to merge because the left lane was closed for construction. The Garden State Parkway south at milepost 120.1 in Aberdeen Township, NJ. Google Maps Troopers said there were several minor injuries reported in the cra…

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by Chris Spiker
Eastchester
News
Bronx River Parkway Exit Reopens In Eastchester After Year-Long Project Bronx River Parkway Exit Reopens In Eastchester After Year-Long Project
Bronx River Parkway Exit Reopens In Eastchester After Year-Long Project A long-term project that caused lane and exit closures on a busy parkway in Westchester has finally been completed. The Leewood Drive exit on the Bronx River Parkway in Eastchester has fully reopened to traffic following a bridge rehabilitation project that began in July 2022, Westchester County Legislator James Nolan announced on Wednesday, Sept. 20.  During the duration of the project, the southbound Bronx River Parkway left turn exit to Leewood Drive had been closed, as well as the left turn entrance to the southbound parkway from Leewood Drive.  The project had originally bee…

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison
Traffic
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale: Here's Where Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale: Here's Where
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale: Here's Where A series of lane reductions and ramp closures are expected to slow traffic on a parkway in Westchester for several nights.  The lane reductions and closures will affect the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Scarsdale from Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28  between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day. The following closures are scheduled for these nights:  One lane of the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway will close between Exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) and Exit 14 (North Street); The northbound ramps to Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 14 (North Street) will clos…

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by Ben Crnic
Nassau
Traffic
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Gov. Kathy Hochul, in anticipation of the upcoming holiday weekend, announced the suspension of all construction-related lane closures across the state. From 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State will be suspended, the governor announced on Friday, Sept. 1. The decision is meant to ease travel congestion over Labor Day Weekend, Hochul said. “From our scenic trails to our world-class state parks, New York is home to some of the best places to celebrate Labor Day weekend,” she sa…

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by Sophie Grieser
Mahwah-Ramsey
Police & Fire
SERIOUSLY? Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Crash Jams Morning Rush Near NJ/NY Border SERIOUSLY? Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Crash Jams Morning Rush Near NJ/NY Border
Seriously? Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Crash Jams Morning Rush Near NJ/NY Border Another tractor-trailer jack-knifed, landing on its side, on a notorious stretch of road near the New Jersey-New York border in northwest Bergen County before dawn Tuesday. Northbound Route 17 was temporarily closed near the Route 287 flyover in Mahwah just south of Rockland County near Mountainside Avenue after the 4:09 a.m. crash on Aug. 29, Police Chief Timothy O'Hara said. "The driver told the officers that he was traveling northbound in the right lane when he felt the load shift in the trailer because of what he described as 'angled pavement' in a temporary lane due to construction in …

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by Jerry DeMarco
North Orange
Police & Fire
Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps In Newburgh To Close For Paving Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps In Newburgh To Close For Paving
Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps In Newburgh To Close For Paving Residents and commuters should take note that two ramps on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will be closed overnight due to paving. The State Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect the following ramps along I-84 in the town of Newburgh will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 25, to accommodate the work, weather permitting. I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 37 (Route 52) I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 36 (I-87/New York State Thruway) Motorists should plan accordingly and follow the posted detours. During the construct…

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by Kathy Reakes
Fairfax
Traffic
I-95 Express Lanes Opening This Week To Cut Commutes For Virginia Motorists I-95 Express Lanes Opening This Week To Cut Commutes For Virginia Motorists
I-95 Express Lanes Opening This Week To Cut Commutes For Virginia Motorists A fresh set of express lanes are making their Interstate 95 debut this week in northern Virginia. The 10-mile stretch of the new express lanes along Interstate 95 in Stafford will open to the public on Friday, Aug. 18. The lanes are the first phase of a two-phase project. The lanes start just past Route 610 in Stafford County, and extend to near Route 17, bringing a faster travel option to motorists. The second phase includes new on and off ramps in busy areas, adding more local access along the highway for nearly 50 miles from near Fredericksburg to Washington DC.  Phase 2 is …

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by Cecilia Levine
Nassau
Traffic
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures throughout the state. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State, the governor announced on Thursday, June 29. The decision will ease congestion for those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, Hochul said. “We want to ensure people get to their destinations with minimal delays," she said in a statement. "I encourage everyone traveling this holida…

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by Sophie Grieser
North Orange
News
Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Newburgh Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Newburgh
Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Newburgh Construction work on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will reduce the highway to one lane in each direction on weeknights for several months. The state Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect one lane to close along I-84 in each direction between Exit 36 (I-87) and Exit 39 (Route 9W) in the town of Newburgh on weeknights beginning Monday, June 12. The construction will run through Friday, October 27, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., to accommodate roadway construction work, weather permitting, DOT said. The department said that motorists should anticipate delays and u…

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by Kathy Reakes
Orangetown
News
Road Closure: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Orangetown For Construction Road Closure: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Orangetown For Construction
Road Closure: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Orangetown For Construction A section of a busy Hudson Valley roadway will be closed for construction over the weekend. Route 9W in Rockland County will be closed in both directions in Orangetown between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street on Saturday, June 10, between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., to facilitate maintenance activities, weather permitting, said the State Department of Transporation. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. Local residents will be able to access their properties. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zon…

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by Kathy Reakes
Westport
News
Westport Road Paving Gets Underway To Fix Those Potholes, Here's Where Westport Road Paving Gets Underway To Fix Those Potholes, Here's Where
Westport Road Paving Gets Underway To Fix Those Potholes, Here's Where It's summer and that means it's time to go to the beach and not as fun, pave the roads to get rid of those pesky potholes. The Westport Public Works Department said on Thursday, May 11 that paving will get underway on Monday, May 15, and continue through mid-June. Town roadways slated for paving are: Oak Street Rodgers Way Reimer Road Sprucewood Lane High Point Road Adams Farm Road Greystone Farm Lane Wedge Wood Road Peaceful Lane Chapel Hill Road Pritchard Lane Increase Lane Harding Lane Sunrise Road Is your roadway not on the list? For questions, call the Public Works Office at 203-341-…

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by Kathy Reakes
Baltimore
Traffic
Here's How $161M GW Parkway Project Will Impact Traffic In DC Area Here's How $161M GW Parkway Project Will Impact Traffic In DC Area
Here's How $161M GW Parkway Project Will Impact Traffic In DC Area A $161 million construction project along the George Washington Parkway is under way, which means delays are to be expected in the DC area. The National Park Service announced a new traffic pattern that went into effect Saturday, April 22. It will last until 2025, when the project is expected to conclude. A minimum of one lane of traffic in each direction will remain open at all times.  The first phase of the project is road widening of the median along the northbound lanes and on two bridges between Route 123 and Spout Run. Bridge work is independent of road work as s…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hampden
Police & Fire
Officer Hospitalized After Hit By Car Near Westfield Construction Site Officer Hospitalized After Hit By Car Near Westfield Construction Site
Officer Hospitalized After Hit By Car Near Westfield Construction Site A police officer is recovering after they were hit by a car while working a road construction detail on Tuesday morning, March 21, authorities said. The officer was taken to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after he was struck near Western Avenue and Highland Avenue in Westfield, Western Mass News reports. Westfield Police said the officer was  "conscious and speaking" when he was transported.  This morning while working a road construction detail, one of our officers was struck by a car. He was transported to... Posted by Westfield Police Department on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 "A…

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by David Cifarelli
New Rochelle
Traffic
3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In New Rochelle 3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In New Rochelle
3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In New Rochelle A three-year project to replace a bridge over I-95 in Westchester County will cause various delays and closures until it is completed.  The project, which will cost $31.8 million, will replace the 65-year-old North Avenue Bridge in New Rochelle that travels over I-95, according to the New York Thruway Authority.  The bridge is currently estimated to be used by an average of 20,000 drivers per day and connects North Avenue, Garden Street, and Burling Lane. The ultimate goal of the replacement is to increase the bridge's vertical clearance to 16' 6" from the current height of 14" 3', as wel…

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by Ben Crnic
Cumberland
Police & Fire
Mechanicsburg Woman Dies In PA Turnpike's Longest Tunnel: State Police Mechanicsburg Woman Dies In PA Turnpike's Longest Tunnel: State Police
Mechanicsburg Woman Dies In PA Turnpike's Longest Tunnel: State Police A Mechanicsburg woman died at the scene of a crash inside the longest tunnel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  The unnamed 64-year-old driving a 2007 Chrysler Town and County minivan crossed over over the eastbound lane, plowing through "multiple barricades" inside the Tuscarora Tunnel on Thursday, January 12, 2023, around 7:30 p.m. Pennsylvania state police detail in the release.  She "then proceeded to travel around two truck-mounted attenuators with activated arrow boards that were positioned in each of the two westbound lanes of travel," the police say.  She stopped wh…

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by Jillian Pikora
Mount Vernon
Traffic
Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On Cross County Parkway In Mount Vernon Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On Cross County Parkway In Mount Vernon
Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On Cross County Parkway In Mount Vernon Part of the Cross County Parkway in Westchester County will soon be affected by lane closures.  Starting on Monday, Jan. 9, and lasting through Thursday, Jan. 13, one lane of the Cross County Parkway will close in each direction in Mount Vernon at exit 9 between the northbound and southbound Hutchinson River Parkway, Department of Transportation officials said.  The closures will last from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day and will facilitate guide rail work.  Drivers are encouraged to slow down in work zones during construction. 

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon
News
New Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Mount Vernon, Pelham Manor New Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Mount Vernon, Pelham Manor
New Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Mount Vernon, Pelham Manor An upcoming lane closure will soon be in place on a busy road in Westchester County.  On Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 3, one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (U.S. Route 1) in Pelham Manor, and Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in Mount Vernon, New York Department of Transportation officials announced.  The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days to allow for construction activities, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison
Traffic
Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale
Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale Motorists are being warned of an upcoming lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County.  On Monday, Oct. 17, one lane will be closed along the southbound side between Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale, Department of Transportation officials said. The closure, which will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., is planned to allow for construction activities if the weather is permitting, officials said. Commuters are asked to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone, or face doubled fines, officials said.

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by Ben Crnic
Howard
Traffic
$10.8M Highway Construction Expansion Project To Begin In Ellicott City $10.8M Highway Construction Expansion Project To Begin In Ellicott City
$10.8M Highway Construction Expansion Project To Begin In Ellicott City A $10.8 million roadway-widening project in Ellicott City will begin this week, officials say. The project will widen MD 103 between US 29 and Long Gate Parkway, adding a third lane on MD 103 for motorists wishing to access northbound U.S. 29, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. The new northbound U.S. 29 lane will separate exiting traffic from westbound MD 103 prior to the traffic signal at Old Columbia Pike.  Sidewalks, bicycle lanes, a painted median, and replacements will be included in the project. Single-lane and shoulder closure…

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by Annie DeVoe
Pelham
News
Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County
Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane closures have been scheduled on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several days to allow contracting crews to continue construction activities along the roadway in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that motorists can expect single-lane closures in both directions between Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in New Rochelle and Exit 6 (East Lincoln Ave) in Mount Vernon/Pelham. Closures are scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. on Friday, June 3, and last through approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are r…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
News
Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Busy Westchester Roadways Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Busy Westchester Roadways
Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Busy Westchester Roadways There will be lane reductions and ramp closures on two of Westchester’s busiest roadways for several months as contracting crews prepare to work on a construction project in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) issued an alert cautioning motorists that roadwork is scheduled to begin on the Saw Mill River Parkway and Route 119 in the Town of Greenburgh. Closures on the parkway are expected to begin at the intersection of Route 119 beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. The lane reductions and ramp closures are planned to last through the end of November. Acco…

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by Zak Failla
Suffolk NY
Traffic
Weeks-Long Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway In Babylon, Islip Weeks-Long Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway In Babylon, Islip
Weeks-Long Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway In Babylon, Islip Lane closures have been scheduled on the Southern State Parkway on Long Island which will take several weeks to allow crews to pave the roadway. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) issued an alert advising that as of Tuesday, May 10, there will be overnight lane closures on the parkway in Suffolk County for approximately nine weeks to facilitate a pavement resurfacing project. Closures are scheduled on the eastbound Southern State Parkway between Exit 39 (State Route 231) and Exit 41A (Sagtikos State Parkway) in the Towns of Babylon and Islip. The closures are planned …

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by Zak Failla
Nassau
News
$157M Pavement Renewal Projects Announced On Long Island Include Parts Of LIE $157M Pavement Renewal Projects Announced On Long Island Include Parts Of LIE
$157M Pavement Renewal Projects Announced On Long Island Include Parts Of LIE State officials have announced a $157 million investment for pavement renewal projects to ease travel on Long Island. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Tuesday, April 19, saying the projects will take place over the spring and summer. About 480 lane miles of state highways, including parts of the Long Island Expressway, the Southern State Parkway, and the Meadowbrook State Parkway, will be resurfaced, officials announced.  "Long Island has some of the busiest highways in the United States and the investments we are making today will help ensure smoother travel and fewer hassl…

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by Nicole Valinote
Monmouth
News
Busy Garden State Parkway Exit Ramps Will Close For 9 Months Busy Garden State Parkway Exit Ramps Will Close For 9 Months
Busy Garden State Parkway Exit Ramps Will Close For 9 Months Two ramps of the Garden State Parkway, at Exit 105, will close in April for nine months of upgrades, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced. A northbound entrance ramp and a southbound exit ramp in Tinton Falls will completely shut down on April 18 as a contractor replaces the decks, beams and parapets of three bridges, the authority said in a news statement. The exit is the most direct route to Long Branch beaches, Monmouth Park in Oceanport and Monmouth Mall in Eatontown. During the closure, southbound motorists on the inner lanes bound for Route 36 eastbound will be advised to…

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by Jon Craig
Armonk
News
Expect Delays: Lane Closure Announced For Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Lane Closure Announced For Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Lane Closure Announced For Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway Officials are alerting motorists about a planned lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The New York State Department of Transportation said the right northbound lane of the parkway is set to close in Westchester County between Exit 8 (Webster Avenue) in New Rochelle and Exit 11 (State Route 125) in Scarsdale due to construction. The closure will take place on between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, and Friday, April 1, officials said. 

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by Nicole Valinote
Armonk
News
Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce
Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce Temporary lane closures for bridge and road construction projects on New York State highways will soon be suspended due to holiday travel. New York State officials said the lane closures will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, through 6 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 27. Construction will also be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, through 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, to ease travel.  "We are in the midst of one of the busiest travel times of the year and we want to ensure all New Yorkers are able to reach their destinations safely and without delay, so they can enjoy the holiday …

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by Nicole Valinote
Nassau
News
Work Starts On Long Island Expressway Projects Totaling Around $100 Million Work Starts On Long Island Expressway Projects Totaling Around $100 Million
Work Starts On Long Island Expressway Projects Totaling Around $100 Million Work is now underway on projects totaling around $100 million to improve safety and traffic flow on the Long Island Expressway. A $19.7 million project will lengthen three acceleration lanes and three deceleration lanes on I-495 in Queens, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Oct. 20. New auxiliary lanes will also be added between 48th Street and Little Neck Parkway in Queens. Hochul said two other projects, worth more than $80 million, will be given to contractors this fall to replace about 287 lane miles of pavement on stretches of the Long Island Expressway i…

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by Nicole Valinote
Camden
News
South Jersey Retaining Wall Collapse Slows Northbound Traffic On I-295, Route 42 South Jersey Retaining Wall Collapse Slows Northbound Traffic On I-295, Route 42
South Jersey Retaining Wall Collapse Slows Northbound Traffic On I-295, Route 42 A northbound lane on Interstate 295 was closed Thursday in Camden County, to repair a partically-collapsed retaining wall that is part of a multi-million dollar transportation project, authorities said. South Jersey motorists should expect heavy congestion on I-295 North and Route 42 North. “The right lane on I-295 northbound, where it crosses over Essex Avenue (in Bellmawr), was closed for stabilization of a retaining wall,” the New Jersey Department of Transportation said in a statement. “The lane closure will remain in place until further notice.” The state DOT said the closure, which b…

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by Jon Craig
Hampshire Franklin MA
News
Closed For 6 Months, Major City Roadway To Reopen Soon Closed For 6 Months, Major City Roadway To Reopen Soon
Closed For 6 Months, Major City Roadway To Reopen Soon After being closed since May, a main city road could be reopened in a few weeks. On Monday, the Planning Department in Easthampton said that Ferry Street could be reopened to traffic the first week of November. The only thing that could derail this timeline is the weather. Ferry Street, from Emerland Place to the Manhan Rail Trail, was closed to undergo major reconstruction, placing a rotary where a difficult intersection - Ferry and Pleasant streets - used to connect. The work is funded by a $3.5 million MssWorks grant to improve public infrastructure. In addition to the construction of a…

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by Kristin Palpini
Mercer
Police & Fire
Three Seriously Injured When Pickup Truck Crashes In I-195 Mercer County Construction Zone Three Seriously Injured When Pickup Truck Crashes In I-195 Mercer County Construction Zone
Three Seriously Injured When Pickup Truck Crashes In I-195 Mercer County Construction Zone Two people standing outside their SUV on Interstate 195 in Mercer County were seriously hurt when a pickup truck collided with another truck which then struck the pedestrians, authorities said. The pickup truck driver also was hurt. All three were taken to the hospital, New Jersey State Police said. The crash occurred at 9:06 p.m. Thursday on Interstate 195 eastbound in Hamilton Township, according to Sgt. Lawrence Peele, a state police spokesman Preliminary information was that the crash occurred near Exit 3 at milepost 3.2, Peele said. The area was a construction zone. All I-195 lanes…

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by Jon Craig
Hartford
Traffic
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…

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by Kristin Palpini