Route 340 In Sparkill Reopens After Downed Tree, Wires Route 340 In Sparkill Reopens After Downed Tree, Wires
Route 340 In Sparkill Reopens After Downed Tree, Wires ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A stretch of Route 340 reopened late Tuesday morning after a downed tree and wires led to its closure for approximately five hours. The closure was between Highland Avenue and Van Terrace, with traffic backed up to New York/New Jersey state line For real-time Rockland news updates in your Facebook feed, be sure to "Like" Daily Voice's Rockland County Forum page on Facebook by clicking here. Follow Daily Voice on Twitter, @DVRockland, by clicking here.
Two Killed In Rockland Crash Two Killed In Rockland Crash
Two Killed In Rockland Crash Click here for an updated report: Nanuet Man Impaired By Drugs Charged In Double-Fatal Crash, Police Say Earlier report: Two people were killed and another suffered a serious injury in a two-car accident that shut down Route 304 in New City Sunday evening. The crash occurred at the intersection of Route 304 and Goebel Road at around 5:15 p.m. Responding personnel located a Toyota Camry and a Lincoln MKV in the roadway, both with extensive damage, Clarkstown Police said. The Camry was occupied by a man who appeared to be the driver, and a woman in the passenger seat. Responding New City …
Construction Shuts Parts Of Route 17 In Mahwah Construction Shuts Parts Of Route 17 In Mahwah
Construction Shuts Parts Of Route 17 In Mahwah There could be some congestion Wednesday around Bergen County. Construction is being done on several local highways. Below are the areas to avoid: Route 17 near Route 4 in Paramus. Left lane closed until 1 p.m. Route 17 N. between East Saddle River Road in Paramus and Lake Street in Ramsey until 3 p.m. Route 17 in both directions near I-287 in Mahwah. The right shoulder will be closed until 3:30 p.m. George Washington Bridge: Eastbound at New Jersey Side/Upper Level Toll Plaza in Fort Lee closes right side until 3:30 p.m.
Holiday Weekend Traffic Hell Begins In Bergen County Holiday Weekend Traffic Hell Begins In Bergen County
Holiday Weekend Traffic Hell Begins In Bergen County BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. – Looking to beat the Memorial Day traffic? Curbed NY says head out now. Traffic software company INRIX expects travel times to popular destinations, like the Jersey Shore, to double this year, Curbed said.  INRIX expects peak rush hour out of the New York Metro Area to come between 3 and 4 p.m., so you still have a chance to escape.  You still might get used to that back bumper in front of you. Chances are you'll be staring at it for a little while.  Click here to read the Curbed article. 
Toppled Car Carrier Spills Junked Heaps Onto I-95 In Fort Lee Toppled Car Carrier Spills Junked Heaps Onto I-95 In Fort Lee
Toppled Car Carrier Spills Junked Heaps Onto I-95 In Fort Lee FORT LEE, N.J. -- A car carrier filled with already-junked vehicles tipped in the express lanes of NYC-bound I-95 in Fort Lee, creating a traffic headache as the Wednesday evening rush was about to begin. State Police said the driver sustained minor injuries. There was no immediate word on how long the cleanup would take.
Typical Friday: Evening Rush Backs GWB-Bound Traffic Past Fort Lee Typical Friday: Evening Rush Backs GWB-Bound Traffic Past Fort Lee
Typical Friday: Evening Rush Backs Gwb-bound Traffic Past Fort Lee FORT LEE, N.J. -- New York City-bound Friday evening traffic had delays of up to 40 minutes at the upper level of the George Washington Bridge and a half hour at the lower, police reported. Local Fort Lee streets were thick with the overflow, while highway traffic stretched for miles into Englewood around 5:30 p.m., they said. Just your typical Friday jam up.
Downed Tree With Wires Ignite Fire On Route 202 In Ramapo Downed Tree With Wires Ignite Fire On Route 202 In Ramapo
Downed Tree With Wires Ignite Fire On Route 202 In Ramapo This story has been updated. ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A stretch of Route 202 in Ramapo was closed early Tuesday evening after a downed tree brought down electrical lines, igniting a fire. The closure occurred just west of Spook Rock Road and Lime Kiln Road. Motorists were advised to avoid the area as the road will be shut down while the Tallman FD, O&R and Ramapo Police dealt with the situation. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Serious Crash Causes Delays On NYS Thruway In Rockland Serious Crash Causes Delays On NYS Thruway In Rockland
Serious Crash Causes Delays On NYS Thruway In Rockland This story has been updated. A serious motor-vehicle crash was reported early Sunday evening on a stretch of the southbound New York State Thursday (I-287/I-87) in Rockland County. The crash occurred just before 6:30 p.m. at Exit 14A (Garden State Parkway connector). For real-time Rockland news, weather and traffic updates in your Facebook feed, be sure to "Like" Daily Voice's Rockland Community Forum Page on Facebook by clicking here.
Disabled Train Under Hudson Strands 1,200 NYC-Bound NJ Commuters Disabled Train Under Hudson Strands 1,200 NYC-Bound NJ Commuters
Disabled Train Under Hudson Strands 1,200 Nyc-bound NJ Commuters No injuries were reported but commuters had significant delays Friday night after a Penn Station-bound train broke down in a Hudson River tunnel between Manhattan and New Jersey. Approximately 1,200 commuters were affected, New York City's Office of Emergency Management reported. Reported delays of up to 45 minutes continued until 5 o'clock. A team had to assess the damage before the train eventually made its way to Penn Station, according to NYC Fire Wire. NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor train #3850 left Trenton at 1:44 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at New York's Penn Station at 3:15.…
Lane Closures Scheduled Near Tappan Zee Bridge For Lane Realignment Work Lane Closures Scheduled Near Tappan Zee Bridge For Lane Realignment Work
Lane Closures Scheduled Near Tappan Zee Bridge For Lane Realignment Work Southbound/eastbound traffic lanes on the New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) in South Nyack, just over the Tappan Zee Bridge will be realigned. The work, near Exit 10 (Nyack /South Nyack/Route 9W) will occur during the overnight of Wednesday, April 12. The lanes will be shifted approximately 30 feet south, allowing Tappan Zee Constructors to perform drainage work in the area and prepare for future operations. The new alignment is anticipated to remain throughout the year. Work associated with the shift will require overnight lane closures of up to three southbound/eastbound lanes from Exi…
Daylong Delays Continue After NY Penn Station Train Derailment Daylong Delays Continue After NY Penn Station Train Derailment
Daylong Delays Continue After NY Penn Station Train Derailment Train service between Newark and Manhattan continued to be diverted in and out of Hoboken for the rest of Monday after a morning NJ Transit train derailment that injured at least five people, none seriously, authorities said. PATH trains in and out of Hoboken were subject to delays of up to a half-hour as of just before 5 p.m. Limited service resumed on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines with delays. Tickets were cross-honored on PATH trains, as well as on buses, private carriers and New York Waterway ferries. The "slow speed derailment" of the 3926 Northeast Co…
Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle Leads To Route 17 Closure Near Mahwah Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle Leads To Route 17 Closure Near Mahwah
Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle Leads To Route 17 Closure Near Mahwah This story has been updated. ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A serious motor vehicle crash involving an overturned vehicle resulted in the closure of a stretch of Route 17 between Sloatsburg and Hillburn in Rockland on Sunday morning. The car went off the road and crashed into a snow bank, according to the Ramapo Police Department. The crash, reported just before 10 a.m., was between Route 72/Sterling Mine Road and I-87. The motorist in the vehicle involved was extricated by the Sloatsburg Fire Department. He was wearing his seatbelt at the time and only suffered minor injuries, Ramapo Police sai…