Expect Delays: New Round Of Daytime I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: New Round Of Daytime I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: New Round Of Daytime I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Motorists are advised that lane closures are scheduled for separate stretches of I-684 this week. There will be double lane closures northbound and southbound, between Exit 3 (Route 22) and Exit 6 (Route 35), Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Single and double lane closures are also expected between Exit 1 (Interstate 287/Split to Interstate 684 spur) and Exit 2 (Route 120), northbound on Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9, and southbound on Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11 fr…
Four Dutchess County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Four Dutchess County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Four Dutchess County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen allegedly impaired motorists were removed from the road by New York State Police troopers for alleged drunk driving in the area. Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Saturday, March 23, State Police troopers from Wappinger arrested Michael F. Docherty, 53, of Wappinger,, for DWI. He was traveling on Myers Corners Road in Wappinger, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, March 23, State Police troopers from East Fishkill arre…
State Police Dish Out 51 Tickets In I-684 Speed Detail State Police Dish Out 51 Tickets In I-684 Speed Detail
State Police Dish Out 51 Tickets In I-684 Speed Detail Dozens of tickets were dished out by New York State Police troopers during a special speed enforcement operation in Westchester County along the I-684 corridor. During the detail in Somers, which was “conducted in furtherance of (New York State Police’s) mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway." On Tuesday, March 8, troopers issued a total of 51 tickets for speeding, distracted driving, and other vehicle and traffic violations on the interstate. Of the tickets handed out, 45 were for speeding violations, police officials noted. The latest enforcement period comes afte…
Crash Causes Delays On I-684 Crash Causes Delays On I-684
Crash Causes Delays On I-684 This story has been updated. A crash on a stretch of I-684 caused heavy delays during much of the evening commute near the Northern Westchester/Putnam border on Friday, March 15. The northbound incident occurred just before 5 p.m. at  Hardscrabble Road (Exit 8) in North Salem.
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Several area residents were among 11 taken off the road for alleged impaired driving. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Friday, Feb. 15, State Police troopers from Brewster arrested Jose M. Lopez Gonzalez, 38, of Mount Kisco, for Aggravated DWI Leandra’s Law, a felony, and Endangering the welfare of a Child, a misdemeanor. He was traveling on I-684 in Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol with two unrestrained children, and he was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Feb. 15,…
Daytime I-684 Lane Closures Scheduled For Weekend Daytime I-684 Lane Closures Scheduled For Weekend
Daytime I-684 Lane Closures Scheduled For Weekend Motorists traveling on I-684 over the weekend may see delays as crews continue construction work in North Castle and Harrison. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, there will be double lane closures on the interstate between exit 1 (I-287) and exit 3 (Route 22), weather permitting. The NYSDOT said that during the maintenance work, there will be delays, and motorists should plan accordingly. There is expected to be traffic control devices, signs and flaggers in the area to assist with the flow of traffic.
I-84 Lanes Reopen After Overturned Tractor-Trailer Crash I-84 Lanes Reopen After Overturned Tractor-Trailer Crash
I-84 Lanes Reopen After Overturned Tractor-Trailer Crash This story has been updated. Both lanes on a stretch of I-84 have reopened after a crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer. The incident in Putnam County, on the eastbound side at I-684 (Exit 20), caused half-hour long delays with slow traffic moving along on the right shoulder around the crash scene while the lanes were closed on Friday, Feb. 22. The lanes reopened around 3:45 p.m.
Police Dish Out 52 Tickets In I-684 Speed Enforcement Detail Police Dish Out 52 Tickets In I-684 Speed Enforcement Detail
Police Dish Out 52 Tickets In I-684 Speed Enforcement Detail Dozens of tickets were dished out by New York State Police troopers during a special speed enforcement operation in Westchester County along the I-684 corridor. During the detail in Somers, which was “conducted in furtherance of (New York State Police’s) mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway,” on Wednesday, Feb.. 13, troopers issued a total of 54 tickets for speeding, distracted driving, and other vehicle and traffic violations on the interstate. Of the tickets dished out, 29 were for speeding violations, police officials noted. The latest enforcement period comes af…
I-287 Fully Reopens After Gasoline Tanker Fire I-287 Fully Reopens After Gasoline Tanker Fire
I-287 Fully Reopens After Gasoline Tanker Fire This story has been updated. I-287 is now fully reopened after a fire broke out on a gasoline tanker in White Plains. All lanes both ways were initially closed between Exit 9A (I-684) and Exit 9 (Hutchinson River Parkway) after the incident occurred just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, leading to the shutdown of the highway in both directions. Westbound lanes reopened after about an hour.
Nine From Dutchess Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nine From Dutchess Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Nine From Dutchess Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Several area residents were among nearly two dozen motorists taken off the roads by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, Feb. 8, State Police from Rhinebeck arrested Kevin P. McHugh, 50, of Rhinebeck, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 308 in Rhinebeck, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Feb. 8, State Police from Wappinger arrested Eugene B. Hickey, 58, of Wappingers Falls,…
Numerous Crashes Cause Delays During Storm Numerous Crashes Cause Delays During Storm
Numerous Crashes Cause Delays During Storm This story has been updated. Three crashes caused delays on three busy roadways in the area amid the storm on Tuesday afternoon. The right and center lanes on eastbound I-287 in Westchester were blocked by a crash between exits 7 and 8 just before 4 p.m. There were delays on the Tappan Zee Bridge following a crash mid-span at around 4:15 p.m. northbound (Rockland-bound). A two-vehicle crash shut down Route 202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) for more than an hour. Police said the roadway is currently being reopened. No serious injuries were reported.  The crash took place arou…
Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684
Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 Motorists traveling on I-684 in Westchester and Putnam counties may see delays this week as contracting crews conduct work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that there will be double lane closures northbound on I-684 in North Salem and Southeast between exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) and exit 9 (I-84). The lane closures are expected between 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6. During the construction work, motorists can expect delays in the area and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. Flaggers and signage is ex…