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Mercer
Traffic
4-Car Crash Delays Traffic On I-295 (UPDATED) 4-Car Crash Delays Traffic On I-295 (UPDATED)
4-Car Crash Delays Traffic On I-295 (Updated) A four-vehicle crash with injuries was delaying traffic on Interstate 295 on Wednesday morning, May 8, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:50 a.m. on I-295 northbound near Exit 65 (Sloan Avenue) in Hamilton Township, according to the NJDOT and New Jersey State Police. Based on a preliminary investigation, a collision occurred between four passenger vehicles, said Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron, a NJSP spokesman. There were minor injuries reported and one driver was taken to an area hospital, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation. Two left lanes of three lanes were closed, 5…

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by Jon Craig
Greenburgh
Traffic
Sidewalk Construction To Impact Traffic Around School In Greenburgh For Months Sidewalk Construction To Impact Traffic Around School In Greenburgh For Months
Sidewalk Construction To Impact Traffic Around School In Greenburgh For Months A sidewalk construction project meant to improve students' commutes will impact traffic around a Westchester elementary school for months, officials said. The project, which is set to begin the week of Monday, May 6, will construct a sidewalk along Fair Street and Juniper Hill Road leading to the Lee Jackson School in Greenburgh, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. The project resulted from students' desire for a safer walk to the school, Feiner added.  Construction is set to cause traffic delays on Juniper Hill Road through the rest of the school year and is expected to be completed by…

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by Ben Crnic
Suffolk NY
Traffic
Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway Planned In Huntington Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway Planned In Huntington
Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway Planned In Huntington Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming days. Between Monday, May 6, and Friday, May 10, full overnight closures will impact the eastbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway in Huntington between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Drivers are asked to plan for the following eastbound closures: On Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7, at Exit 49 (State Route 110) On Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9, between Exit 49 and Exit 50 (Bagatelle Road) On Friday, May 10, between Exit 50 and Exit 51 (State Route 231) The closures will allow crews to facilitate a bridge cleanin…

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by Michael Mashburn
Somers
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Impacts Traffic on Busy Route In Northern Westchester: Developing Serious Crash Impacts Traffic on Busy Route In Northern Westchester: Developing
Serious Crash Impacts Traffic on Busy Route In Northern Westchester: Developing A serious crash is causing traffic delays on a busy main route in Northern Westchester, police announced. The crash happened on Route 6 in Somers between Clayton Boulevard and Mahopac Avenue on Thursday, May 2, the Carmel Police Department announced just before 12:30 p.m.  Carmel and Somers Police are now directing traffic in the area of the crash. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.  Further information about the crash has not yet been released.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Columbia Greene
Traffic
Weeklong Lane Reduction Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway in Columbia County Weeklong Lane Reduction Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway in Columbia County
Weeklong Lane Reduction Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway in Columbia County A major highway in the region will go down to just a single lane for a week, spelling potential delays for commuters. In Columbia County, one southbound lane of the Taconic State Parkway will close in the town of Taghkanic between County Route 10 and Exit 80 beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, April 29. The roadway will remain down to a single lane of traffic through 5 p.m. on Friday, May 3, for needed paving work, according to the Department of Transportation. Drivers were warned to slow down in the area and were reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the late…

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by Michael Mashburn
Suffolk NY
Traffic
Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled In Huntington, Islip Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled In Huntington, Islip
Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled In Huntington, Islip Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming days. Between Monday, April 29 and Friday, May 3 overnight lane closures will impact both directions of the Long Island Expressway in Huntington and Islip at different times. On Monday, the eastbound lanes will shut down between Exit 56 and Exit 57 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, April 30. Westbound traffic will be closed Tuesday night between Exit 50 and Exit 51. Between Wednesday, May 1 and Friday, May 3, all westbound lanes will close between Exit 49 and Exit 50. The closures will allow crews to facilitate a b…

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by Michael Mashburn
Frederick
Traffic
Traffic Backed Up For Six Miles On Point Of Rocks Bridge Bridge During Afternoon Commute Traffic Backed Up For Six Miles On Point Of Rocks Bridge Bridge During Afternoon Commute
Traffic Backed Up For Six Miles On Point Of Rocks Bridge Bridge During Afternoon Commute Traffic was backed up for miles on US-15 in Frederick County during the afternoon commute, leading to lengthy delays for motorists in both directions. An alert was issued by the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination Program (MATOC) at around 3:45 p.m. on April 25, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash on the Point Rocks Bridge.  Northbound lanes were blocked, leading to delays approaching six miles, while the southbound lanes were reportedly delayed approximately one mile.  Multi-Vehicle Crash. US-15 NB on the Point of Rocks Bridge. Frederick County…

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by Zak Failla
Bucks
Traffic
Roadwork Ahead: Detours Announced In Bucks County Roadwork Ahead: Detours Announced In Bucks County
Roadwork Ahead: Detours Announced In Bucks County Tinicum Township police are advising drivers of upcoming roadwork.  Resurfacing will begin on Geigel Hill Road on Monday, April 29, officials say. The work will continue every weekday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late May, weather permitting.  Geigel Hill Road will be closed from Durham Road to Upper Tinicum Church Road. Drivers should use Upper Tinicum Church Road/Chestnut Ridge Road, Bridgeton Hill Road/Marienstein Road, southbound Route 611 (Easton Road), and Durham Road instead.  "Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups …

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by Mac Bullock
Suffolk NY
Traffic
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Islip Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Islip
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Islip Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming days. Between Wednesday, April 24, and Friday, April 26, overnight lane closures will impact both directions of the Long Island Expressway in Islip at different times. On Wednesday, April 24, the westbound lanes will shut down between Exit 57 and Exit 56 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday, April 25. Westbound traffic will again be closed Thursday night between Exit 55 and Exit 53. On Friday, all eastbound lanes will close between Exit 53 and Exit 57 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The closures will allow crews to facilitate …

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by Michael Mashburn
Fairfax
Traffic
Capital Beltway Crash Slows Traffic In McLean Capital Beltway Crash Slows Traffic In McLean
Capital Beltway Crash Slows Traffic In McLean Traffic was delayed along the Capital Beltway due to a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning, April 19, the DOT site says. It happened at mile marker 45.1 on the northbound side in McLean. As of 9 a.m., The north entrance ramp narrows as of 9 a.m. causing delays.

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by Cecilia Levine
Rye
Police & Fire
Lanes Reopen After Dislodged Container Blocks Parkway In Westchester Lanes Reopen After Dislodged Container Blocks Parkway In Westchester
Lanes Reopen After Dislodged Container Blocks Parkway In Westchester This story has been updated. All lanes of a busy parkway in Westchester have reopened after a dislodged container temporarily blocked it off.  The incident happened on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Rye Brook, where the container blocked the left lane near Exit 27 (King Street), Westchester County Police announced on Tuesday, April 16, adding that the lane was open again as of 4 p.m.  No information on how the container became dislodged was released. 

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by Ben Crnic
Lehigh
Traffic
Expect Traffic Disruptions During Trump's Lehigh County Visit, Troopers Say Expect Traffic Disruptions During Trump's Lehigh County Visit, Troopers Say
Expect Traffic Disruptions During Trump's Lehigh County Visit, Troopers Say State police are advising Lehigh Valley drivers to expect delays and disruptions during former President Donald Trump's visit on Saturday, April 13.  Trump will hold a campaign event at the Schnecksville Fire Hall, 4550 Old Packhouse Road, at 7 p.m. Drivers should expect traffic delays and intermittent road closures from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on: State Route 22 both Eastbound and Westbound State Route 309 both Northbound and Southbound (to the area of State Route 873) Old Packhouse Road in Schnecksville Secondary roads in the area will also likely be affected, troopers said.  "Messa…

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by Mac Bullock
Frederick
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Hauling Hay Catches Fire, Ties Up Traffic On I-70 In Frederick County Tractor-Trailer Hauling Hay Catches Fire, Ties Up Traffic On I-70 In Frederick County
Tractor-Trailer Hauling Hay Catches Fire, Ties Up Traffic On I-70 In Frederick County A stretch of I-70 in Northern Maryland was shut down on Monday when a tractor-trailer hauling hay caught fire.  Shortly after 11:40 a.m. on April 8, first responders in Frederick County were called to the interstate near Exit 42 in Myersville, where there was a truck fully engulfed in flames, leading to a road closure, which was still in effect as of 1 p.m. on Monday.  ALERT - Frederick Co.: Crews are still working a vehicle fire that has closed EB I-70 in Myersville. Significant delays. #MDtraffic cg Posted by Maryland State Highway Administration on Monday, April 8, 202…

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by Zak Failla
Prince George's
Traffic
Serious 3-Vehicle Crash Jams Rush-Hour Traffic On Rt. 50 Serious 3-Vehicle Crash Jams Rush-Hour Traffic On Rt. 50
Serious 3-Vehicle Crash Jams Rush-Hour Traffic On Rt. 50 A serious 3-car crash crash caused traffic delays on Rt. 50 in Prince George’s County Wednesday afternoon, April 3. The crash was reported on the westbound side near Collington Road in Bowie shortly before 4 p.m., the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Dept. said. The 3-car collision caused serious injuries and trapped at least one patient, the squad said. Vehicle crash with entrapment and serious injury, Rt 50 west bound at Collington Rd. Expect delays and move over for emergency vehicles. — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) April 3, 2024 One westbound shoulder and …

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by Valerie Musson
Bucks
Traffic
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
North Orange
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin In Newburgh For Construction Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin In Newburgh For Construction
Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin In Newburgh For Construction Motorists in Orange County should plan for lane reductions on I-84 on weeknights and weekends due to construction. The state Department of Transportation announced the highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Exit 32 (Route 747) and Exit 39 (Route 9W) in the town of Newburgh, weeknights beginning Monday, April 1, through Thursday, July 25, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., to accommodate construction work, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan for slowdowns and detours. Drivers are urged to drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speed…

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by Kathy Reakes
Suffolk NY
Traffic
Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sagtikos State Parkway Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sagtikos State Parkway
Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sagtikos State Parkway Scheduled closures on a Long Island highway could spell delays in the coming days. Both directions of the Sagtikos State Parkway are scheduled to close in the Town of Islip, between the Long Island Expressway and Crooked Hill Road, beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, April 1. The roadway will shut down nightly until 5 a.m. for approximately four weeks to facilitate a project improving connectivity to Crooked Hill Road from the Long Island Expressway, the Department of Transportation said. Traffic will follow a signed detour during the closures. Transportation officials warned of possible delays…

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by Michael Mashburn
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow
News
Filming To Take Place On Busy Main Road In Sleepy Hollow: Here's When Filming To Take Place On Busy Main Road In Sleepy Hollow: Here's When
Filming To Take Place On Busy Main Road In Sleepy Hollow: Here's When Officials are warning motorists that filming will be taking place on a busy main road in Westchester and may cause traffic delays. The filming will take place on Thursday, March 21 between 7 p.m. and midnight on both directions of Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow between Sleepy Hollow High School and Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, according to Sleepy Hollow village officials.  Officials said there may be brief traffic delays as a result of the filming, which has been approved by the state Department of Transportation. Motorists are advised to avoid driving in the area during the filming.…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh
Traffic
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Saw Mill Parkway For Months In Elmsford: Here's Where, When Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Saw Mill Parkway For Months In Elmsford: Here's Where, When
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Saw Mill Parkway For Months In Elmsford: Here's Where, When A series of lane reductions and ramp closures are set to affect a busy parkway in Westchester for over two months, officials announced. The closures and lane reductions will affect the Saw Mill River Parkway in Elmsford beginning on Monday, March 18 at midnight, and continuing through Sunday, May 26, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closures and reductions include: Both directions of the Saw Mill River Parkway will be reduced to one lane between Exit 20 (northbound Interstate 87) and Exit 23 (Old Saw Mill River Road); The Saw Mill River Parkway Exit …

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by Ben Crnic
Suffolk NY
Traffic
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven Lane Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers later this week. The eastbound right and center lanes of the Long Island Expressway are scheduled to close between exit 61 and Exit 62 in Brookhaven overnight Thursday night, Feb. 8. Lanes will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 to 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9 while crews conduct bridge maintenance, according to the Department of Transportation.  The ramp for exit 62 will also be closed during that time.  The left and HOV lanes, along with the South Service Road, will remain open. Transportation officials warned of pos…

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by Michael Mashburn
Baltimore
News
Four Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving MTA Mobility Bus In Baltimore County: PD Four Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving MTA Mobility Bus In Baltimore County: PD
Four Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving MTA Mobility Bus In Baltimore County: PD Four people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash involving an MTA mobility bus in Baltimore County on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 6. The bus collided with two large trucks on the 7500 block of Pulaski Highway around 1:40 p.m., Baltimore County Police said. Four people were taken to a nearby hospital with help from Baltimore County Crash Team medics. At approximately 1:40 p.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred in the 7500 block of Pulaski Highway. Two large trucks and an MTA Mobility bus were involved. Motorists may experience some delays during their afternoon commute due to clea…

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by Valerie Musson
Prince William
Traffic
One Flown In I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash (UPDATE) One Flown In I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash (UPDATE)
One Flown In I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash (Update) One person was flown to the hospital in a tractor trailer crash Tuesday morning, Jan. 30 on I-66 in Prince William County, authorities said. The crash involving a Jeep Cherokee and tractor trailer happened on the westbound side around 7:45 a.m., Virginia State Police said. The Virginia DOT site reported nearly 2.6 miles of delays in the westbound lanes following the crash in Sudley near mile post 49. The west right center lane, right lane, and right shoulder were closed. Traffic delays in the eastbound lanes are approximately 4 miles. 

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax
Traffic
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 620 Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 620
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 620 A multi-vehicle crash closed Route 620 Monday morning, Jan. 8. It happened near Newton Patent Drive and Route 7345N/S near Stephens City around 11:30 a.m., the DOT website said. All east lanes and west lanes were closed. Motorists should follow police directions and expect delays.

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by Cecilia Levine
Montgomery PA
Traffic
Roads Close Ahead Of Presidential Visit In Montco Roads Close Ahead Of Presidential Visit In Montco
Roads Close Ahead Of Presidential Visit In Montco With President Joe Biden set to make his first campaign appearance of 2024 in Montgomery County this weekend, police are warning of detours.  Biden is slated to speak at Montgomery County Community College, 340 Dekalb Pike in Blue Bell, at 3:15 p.m., according to authorities.  The speech will take place near Valley Forge National Park, where George Washington's Continental Army spent a bitter winter encamped from 1777 to 1778.  In Upper Merion, Route 23 (Valley Forge Park Road) is closed between North Gulph Road and Route 252 through 3 p.m., said Upper Merion …

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by Mac Bullock
Dauphin
Traffic
Freezing Conditions, Snow Causes Multiple Crashes On I-81, I-83, US 322, US 22: PennDOT Freezing Conditions, Snow Causes Multiple Crashes On I-81, I-83, US 322, US 22: PennDOT
Freezing Conditions, Snow Causes Multiple Crashes On I-81, I-83, US 322, US 22: PennDOT Winter weather conditions caused multiple crashes and delays in Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  The calls to the crashes due to "flash freeze" on bridges and ramps started around 6 a.m., according to PennDOT's Fritzi Schreffler.  The traffic issues were in the following areas, according to Schreffler and PennDOT's 511PA: The biggest slowdowns happened on Interstate 81 and 83.  I-81 South at the ramp to I-83 South near Exit 70 (I-83 South/US 322 East ramp) and I-83 N…

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by Jillian Pikora
Suffolk NY
Traffic
Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven
Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven A scheduled highway closure could spell delays for Long Island drivers this week.  Both directions of the Long Island Expressway are scheduled to close nightly at exit 63 in Brookhaven beginning Monday, Nov. 27. I-495 will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews facilitate a bridge deck renewal project, according to the Department of Transportation. During the closure, drivers will be detoured onto the Service Road. Transportation officials warned of possible delays and reminded drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel information b…

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by Michael Mashburn
Baltimore
Traffic
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Blocks All Northbound Lanes On I-95 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Blocks All Northbound Lanes On I-95 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Blocks All Northbound Lanes On I-95 In Maryland (Developing) There will be major delays on I-95 in Maryland on Tuesday morning after a jackknifed tractor-trailer blocked all northbound lanes of traffic. An alert was issued around 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon cautioning motorists to avoid the area around exit 55 (Key Highway) in Riverside, where the truck overturned amid the wet and windy weather rolling through the region. I-95 Northbound past Exit 55 (Key Highway); All lanes closed for jackknifed tractor trailer. #MDTraffic — MDTA (@TheMDTA) November 21, 2023 Many motorists complained on social media that they found themselves stuck as crews …

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by Zak Failla
Suffolk NY
Traffic
Full Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Huntington Full Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Huntington
Full Closure Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Huntington A scheduled highway closure could spell delays for Long Island drivers. The westbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway will close overnight at Exit 49N in Huntington on Friday, Nov. 3. I-495 westbound will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews facilitate a bridge deck renewal project at the Round Swamp Road bridge, according to the Department of Transportation. During the closure, drivers will be detoured onto the North Service Road. Transportation officials warned of possible delays and reminded drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest tr…

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by Michael Mashburn
Sussex
Traffic
Rush-Hour Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Hopatcong (DEVELOPING) Rush-Hour Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Hopatcong (DEVELOPING)
Rush-Hour Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Hopatcong (Developing) A crash during rush hour shut down a portion of Sparta Road in Hopatcong on Monday, Oct. 30. The crash occurred shortly before 4:40 p.m., Hopatcong Police said. The portion of Sparta Road from Amity Road to Maxim Drive at the blinking light was shut down as emergency crews responded. *****Road Closure***** Be advised, Sparta Road is currently closed from Amity Road to Maxim Drive at the blinking light due to a motor vehicle crash. Expect delays in the area. Posted by Hopatcong Police on Monday, October 30, 2023 Drivers were asked to take alternate routes and expect delays. This is …

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by Valerie Musson
Bedford
Traffic
Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 In Bedford To Be Affected Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 In Bedford To Be Affected
Lane Closure: Weekend Traffic On I-684 In Bedford 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
Alexandria
Traffic
Police Activity On I-395 In Lincolnia: What We Know Police Activity On I-395 In Lincolnia: What We Know
Police Activity On I-395 In Lincolnia: What We Know Police activity caused major delays along I-395 in Fairfax County. The VDOT website shows a tractor trailer crash near milepost 2.4 in Lincolnia near exit 3A. Delays nearly 2 miles long were being reported as of 2:30 p.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine