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Bus Driver Accused Of Causing I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (UPDATED) Bus Driver Accused Of Causing I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (UPDATED)
Bus Driver Accused Of Causing I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (Updated) The New York bus driver who caused a massive I-95 pile-up crash that claimed the lives of five Massachusetts residents in Virginia has been indicted, authorities confirmed on Monday. Staten Island native Jing Sheng Dong, 48, has been charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving following the fatal crash in Stafford County over the weekend. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on May 29, troopers were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford, where a bus plowed into traffic that was slowing for an upcoming work zone. The bus, operated by E&P Travel and head…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (UPDATED) Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (UPDATED)
Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (Updated) New details have been released by Virginia State Police investigators after two children were among five Massachusetts residents killed in a violent crash on I-95 in Stafford County on Friday morning. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on May 29, troopers were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford, where a bus plowed into traffic that was slowing for an upcoming work zone. The bus, operated by E&P Travel and heading from New York City to Charlotte, struck a Chevrolet Suburban, forcing it into an Acura SUV and at least four other vehicles. The I-95 crash in Virginia. Virginia …

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by Zak Failla
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5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia 5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia
5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia Five people were killed, and dozens more were injured early on Friday morning on I-95 in Virginia when a bus plowed into slowed traffic, officials confirmed. The crash was reported around 2:35 a.m. on May 29, near the 146-mile marker of the southbound lanes of the interstate in Stafford, where traffic was slowing for an upcoming work zone, according to Virginia State Police. The bus failed to slow down and instead crashed into six vehicles. The I-95 crash in Virginia. Virginia State Police By sunrise, the aftermath stretched across the interstate and beyond it. Photos release…

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by Zak Failla
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Train Strike Shuts Down Fairfield Station, Disrupts Morning Commute Train Strike Shuts Down Fairfield Station, Disrupts Morning Commute
Train Strike Shuts Down Fairfield Station, Disrupts Morning Commute The downtown Fairfield Metro-North train station was shut down Thursday morning, April 30, after a person was struck by a train, forcing commuters to change plans and brace for delays. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said early trains were delayed following the strike. Officials said the strike happened around 8:15 a.m. Fairfield police are working alongside MTA police to investigate what happened. Authorities have not disclosed if the person was hurt or where the strike happened.  Trains were running about 15-20 minutes behind in that area, according to the MTA's website.&…

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by Josh Lanier
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Road Rage Routes: Stretch Of I-95 In Stamford Named One Of The Most Frustrating Drives In State Road Rage Routes: Stretch Of I-95 In Stamford Named One Of The Most Frustrating Drives In State
Road Rage Routes: Stretch Of I-95 In Stamford Named One Of The Most Frustrating Drives In State A bad morning commute can wreck your day, and Connecticut has its fair share of tricky traffic traps where traffic grinds to a standstill for seemingly no reason, horns blare, and drivers lose all sense of decency and discretion. Places where it doesn't take much to start a chain reaction that can ruin the commute for thousands of drivers. A recent survey asked drivers which roads cause the most headaches for Nutmeggers. Munley Law, a personal injury law firm, surveyed 3,015 US workers about which routes they most associate with stress, frustration, and aggressive driving. These are the th…

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by Josh Lanier
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CT Highway Closed After Pedestrian Vs Car Crash: Police CT Highway Closed After Pedestrian Vs Car Crash: Police
CT Highway Closed After Pedestrian Vs Car Crash: Police Police in Bristol closed Route 69 Monday morning, March 9, following a car versus pedestrian crash, authorities said.  The crash happened near the area of Cambridge Road and Route 69 around 9 a.m. They're asking drivers to stay away from the area until further notice.  Bristol’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating, police said. Bristol police did not release any more information about the crash or when the road may reopen. 

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by Josh Lanier
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Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia
Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia Four people were stabbed, a dog was killed, and two people are dead after an officer-involved shooting that shut down I-495 for hours on Sunday. Virginia State Police have identified the suspect as Jared Llamado, 32, of McLean. One of the stabbing victims who died has been identified as Michelle Adams, 39. At around 1:20 p.m. on March 1, troopers were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the Capital Beltway near exit 52 to investigate a reported road rage incident. When the trooper arrived at the scene, he was confronted by Llamado, who was wielding a knife. The trooper shot him…

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by Zak Failla
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CT Traffic Crisis: Stamford, Danbury Rank Among Most Congested In The World, New Report Finds CT Traffic Crisis: Stamford, Danbury Rank Among Most Congested In The World, New Report Finds
CT Traffic Crisis: Stamford, Danbury Rank Among Most Congested In The World, New Report Finds No one likes waiting in traffic, but for at least one Connecticut city, it's become a major problem that is only getting worse, and it is costing drivers nearly $1,000 a year.  A new report shows that Stamford drivers are losing more hours and money to traffic than anyone else in Connecticut. The analysis from Inrix, a Washington state-based traffic data company, reviewed more than 900 cities worldwide. It found that Stamford ranks as the 63rd most congested city in the world and 17th in the United States. But there's more bad news: traffic in Stamford is getting worse fast. The repo…

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by Josh Lanier
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Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’ Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’
Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’ President Donald Trump and his administration have grand ambitions for Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Tuesday plans to "rebuild" the airport, which they say was designed poorly during a Cabinet meeting on Dec. 2, repeatedly calling the transportation hub "bad."  "We're going to rebuild Dulles Airport, because it's not a good airport... It should be a great airport... but it is not a good airport... it's a terrible airport," Trump said. "It was incorrectly designed, but it has a beautiful building designed by Eero Sa…

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by Zak Failla
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‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse ‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse
‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse A small business owner is out of work and scrambling to stay afloat after his septic truck was critically damaged in a bridge collapse in Baltimore County. Friends and family are rallying around John Cossentino, a local Baltimore and Carroll County septic business owner who is now "in a state of emergency" after his only source of income was taken out in the collapse. Fire crews responded around 5:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, to the area of Carroll Road and Philpot Road in Phoenix, where a large septic truck was found sitting on a destroyed bridge, the Baltimore County Fire Department said. …

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by Zak Failla
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'Flex Lanes' Are Coming To Ease Traffic Jams On I-84 In Danbury 'Flex Lanes' Are Coming To Ease Traffic Jams On I-84 In Danbury
'Flex Lanes' Are Coming To Ease Traffic Jams On I-84 In Danbury The Connecticut Department of Transportation is planning a “flex lane” for Interstate 84 and Route 7 in Danbury to tackle some of the region’s worst traffic. The project would let drivers use the highway shoulder during rush hours. It’s part of a plan to ease congestion and improve mobility in one of the busiest corridors in the state. A video released by the DOT shows how it will work. A green arrow means the shoulder is open to traffic. A red X means it’s closed. A yellow X warns drivers the lane will end soon. The CTDOT has determined that a Flex Lane concept, which uses the median…

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by Josh Lanier
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Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed After Tractor-Trailer Fire Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed After Tractor-Trailer Fire
Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed After Tractor-Trailer Fire Drivers planning to take I-84 west home Monday night, Sept. 8, should pick another route after a tractor-trailer caught fire, forcing police to shut down a section of the busy highway.  The fire was reported just before 6 p.m., according to the state Department of Transportation.  Police have shut down the westbound lanes between exits 14 and 13, with the latter off-ramp also closed. Traffic in both directions was at a near standstill, according to CT Roads.  It's unclear when that section may reopen. Drivers should avoid the area if possible. Authorities have not said…

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by Josh Lanier
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Danbury Teen Killed, Others Critical After Mustang Smashes Into Tree: Police Danbury Teen Killed, Others Critical After Mustang Smashes Into Tree: Police
Danbury Teen Killed, Others Critical After Mustang Smashes Into Tree: Police A speeding Mustang packed with five people crashed into a tree in Connecticut early Sunday morning, leaving a 19-year-old woman dead and two others critically injured, police said. The Newtown Police Department says the crash happened shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Aug. 24 on Berkshire Road (Route 34), just west of Zoar Road. Investigators determined a red 2017 Ford Mustang GT was speeding westbound when the driver failed to negotiate a curve, sending the Mustang off the road and head-on into a large tree. There were five people in the car at the time of the crash, including 19-year-old Danbu…

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by Zak Failla
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2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash 2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash
2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down a stretch of Interstate 91 northbound Thursday morning, July 10, leaving two state troopers and several others injured and causing traffic backups for miles. The crash happened during the busy morning commute near Exit 47W in Enfield. It's unclear what caused the wreck, but a car hit two state troopers — one inside a cruiser, the other outside, authorities said. The Connecticut State Police have not released their names. Several people were taken to a hospital for treatment. State police described their injuries as serious but not life-threatening. P…

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by Josh Lanier
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Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports
Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Trouble keeps circling around Newark Liberty Airport. Amid an ongoing air traffic controller crisis that has forced delays and canceled flights at the airport, a new controversy struck in Jersey when a toddler nearly took a strange trip of his own. Port Authority police at the airport had to leap into action, according to multiple reports, when a child playing on a checked baggage conveyor belt nearly got swept away with the luggage. The fast-acting officers manning Terminal A prevented a potentially dangerous situation this week, police say, as they boy's mother was talking to agents behi…

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by Zak Failla
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Exit 56 Shutdown, Nightly I-84 Lane Closures Will Snarl Connecticut Traffic Exit 56 Shutdown, Nightly I-84 Lane Closures Will Snarl Connecticut Traffic
Exit 56 Shutdown, Nightly I-84 Lane Closures Will Snarl Connecticut Traffic Connecticut road officials are warning drivers of two major projects on I-84 that are expected to cause major delays for months. Whether traveling through Waterbury or East Hartford, motorists should change their route if possible or give themselves extra time to reach their destination. Nightly Lane Closures on I-84 in Waterbury The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will begin overnight lane closures on I-84 eastbound and westbound in Waterbury as part of a bridge rehabilitation project at the Route 8/I-84 interchange. From Tuesday, May 27, through Friday, June 27, mu…

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by Josh Lanier
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Rail Service Resumes After Train Hits Tree In Wilton Rail Service Resumes After Train Hits Tree In Wilton
Rail Service Resumes After Train Hits Tree In Wilton Two Metro-North trains were temporarily taken offline on Monday, Feb. 17, after striking trees.  The first was reported just after 7:30 a.m. in Wilton, Metro-North said in a social media post. None of the 70 people on board were injured, and rail authorities moved all passengers to buses to complete their trips. Service has since returned to normal. Several hours later, it happened again in New York.  A northbound Harlem Line train hit a tree near Hawthorne hours after the first tree strike.  Harlem Line service is suspended between North White Plains and Hawthorne…

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by Josh Lanier
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Tractor Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Danbury Tractor Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Danbury
Tractor Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Danbury Connecticut State Police responded to a tractor-trailer rollover crash on Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, on I-84 in Fairfield County.  The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. at the I-84 East at the Route 7 North merger.  Paramedics treated the driver was treated for minor injuries, authorities said.  Authorities remain at the scene, but traffic is continuing to flow. 

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by Josh Lanier
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CT DOT Warns Of Treacherous Roads; Crashes Reported Across State From Icy Conditions CT DOT Warns Of Treacherous Roads; Crashes Reported Across State From Icy Conditions
CT DOT Warns Of Treacherous Roads; Crashes Reported Across State From Icy Conditions The Connecticut State Department of Transportation is asking drivers to take extra precautions to protect themselves while driving because of icy roads.  Gov. Ned Lamont ordered the state into its severe cold weather protocol that will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, and run through noon Thursday.  Those cold temperatures have wreaked havoc on several roads across the state. Facebook groups across the state are littered with reports of black ice, crashes, and bad conditions in multiple locations.  With inclement weather happening across the state today, be careful! Drive …

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by Josh Lanier
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Stunning Photos Show Loaded Car Carrier Ablaze On I-95 In Westbrook Stunning Photos Show Loaded Car Carrier Ablaze On I-95 In Westbrook
Stunning Photos Show Loaded Car Carrier Ablaze On I-95 In Westbrook A loaded car carrier caught fire bringing traffic to a halt in the northbound lanes of I-95 in Westbrook Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers from Troop F responded to the highway under the I-95 overpass near Exit 65 and Route 153 in Westbrook, forcing the closure of the highway. The flames spread to vehicles on the carrier but were quickly extinguished by firefighters, officials said. For safety, I-95 was shut down while fire crews worked at the scene. A heavy-duty wrecker was dispatched to remove the damaged vehicle, police said. The Clinton Vo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road
Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road Expect plenty of company on the roads as you head to grandma’s house. A record 79.9 million travelers are expected to head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, AAA forecasts. That’s up 1.7 million over last year. Broken down by mode of transportation, a record 71.7 million people will travel by car, up 1.3 million over last year, while a record 5.84 million people will fly domestically, an increase of 2 percent compared to last year. Nearly 2.3 million people are expected to travel by other modes, including buses, trains, and cruises – a jump of almost 9 …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where
Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where Roadwork is scheduled for a busy stretch of I-684in Northern Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising motorists that the northbound side will be reduced to one lane between Exit 6A (Route 22) in Lewisboro and Exit 7 (Route 116) in North Salem, on Thursday, Sept. 19, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., to facilitate bridge work, weather permitting.

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Stretch Of Route 116/121 In North Salem Reopens: Alternating Traffic To Continue For Weeks Stretch Of Route 116/121 In North Salem Reopens: Alternating Traffic To Continue For Weeks
Stretch Of Route 116/121 In North Salem Reopens: Alternating Traffic To Continue For Weeks Although a section of a well-traveled roadway in Northern Westchester has reopened to motorists after months, an alternating traffic pattern will continue for weeks, officials announced.  The stretch of Route 116/121 in North Salem between Baxter Road and the intersection of Route 121 (Peach Lake Road) and Route 116 (Titicus Road) reopened to traffic on Wednesday, Sept. 4 after being closed in July for a culvert replacement, according to North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas. Earlier Report - Section Of Route 121/116 In North Salem To Close For Extended Time: Here's Where Although …

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Reduction To Slow Traffic On I-684 Stretch In Fairfield County Lane Reduction To Slow Traffic On I-684 Stretch In Fairfield County
Lane Reduction To Slow Traffic On I-684 Stretch In Fairfield County Traffic on a stretch of I-684 in Westchester and Fairfield counties is set to be affected by a series of lane reductions, officials announced.  Both directions of Interstate 684 in North Castle and Greenwich, between Exit 2 (Route 120) and Exit 3 (Route 22) will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and Thursday, Sept. 5, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The lane closures will be put into place between 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 5 a.m. on Thursday.  The traffic impacts will allow crews to perform bridge work, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Route 34 Across Stevenson Dam In Monroe Reopens To Traffic After Flood Damage Repairs Route 34 Across Stevenson Dam In Monroe Reopens To Traffic After Flood Damage Repairs
Route 34 Across Stevenson Dam In Monroe Reopens To Traffic After Flood Damage Repairs Part of a busy roadway carrying traffic across a dam in Connecticut has been reopened after being damaged by severe flooding, officials announced.  Route 34 in the Fairfield County town of Monroe and New Haven County town of Oxford between Route 111 and Coppermine Road has been reopened after suffering damage from flooding on Sunday, Aug. 18, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27.  The stretch of road carries traffic over the Stevenson Dam on Lake Zoar.  Although traffic can now cross the dam, Route 34 remains closed between Coppermine Ro…

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by Ben Crnic
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$32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 Near Fairfield County Border $32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 Near Fairfield County Border
$32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 Near Fairfield County Border Work has commenced on a multi-million dollar project that will restore a well-used stretch of highway in Westchester, officials announced.  In an announcement this week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said a $32.4 million resurfacing project has started on a 5.5-mile stretch of Interstate 287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) between Westchester Avenue in Harrison and Route 1 in Rye.  According to Hochul, the project will repair road joints, add new pavement, and upgrade road striping on the stretch of highway, which is part of one of the busiest roadways in the Hudson Valley. …

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 To Be Affected Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 To Be Affected
Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 To Be Affected Motorists are being warned of an upcoming weekend lane closure on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester that will likely delay traffic.  On Saturday, Oct. 28, Interstate 684 southbound is scheduled to be reduced to one lane between Exit 6 (Route 35) and Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The lane closure will allow for bridge repairs if the weather cooperates, according to officials. Motorists traveling in the area at the time of the closure should slow down and drive responsibly, officials said.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: 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
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Lane Closures: I-684 Stretch To Be Affected Lane Closures: I-684 Stretch To Be Affected
Lane Closures: I-684 Stretch To Be Affected Motorists in Northern Westchester are being warned of lane closures that will affect traffic on Interstate 684.  Two lanes of I-684 southbound will close between Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) and Exit 7 (Route 116) in North Salem on Saturday, Aug. 19, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will last between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m., officials said.  The interruption to traffic is meant to facilitate bridge deck repairs. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures: Busy Bridge Over I-95 To Be Affected Lane Closures: Busy Bridge Over I-95 To Be Affected
Lane Closures: Busy Bridge Over I-95 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…

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Lanes Reopen After Crash On I-84 Stretch In Danbury Lanes Reopen After Crash On I-84 Stretch In Danbury
Lanes Reopen After Crash On I-84 Stretch In Danbury This story has been updated. All lanes have reopened after a serious crash caused lengthy delays on a stretch of I-84 in Fairfield County. The crash happened at around 8:40 a.m. Monday, June 20, on the westbound side in Danbury, at Exit 8.

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by Joe Lombardi