Hourlong Delays: Route 15 Crash With Injuries Closes Lane Hourlong Delays: Route 15 Crash With Injuries Closes Lane
Hourlong Delays: Route 15 Crash With Injuries Closes Lane Two people received minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash that blocked Route 15 at the Milford Parkway for about an hour. According to Connecticut State Police, the chain-reaction crash, which backed up traffic for several miles, occurred around 12:15 p.m. Thursday in Stratford. The crash was caused when the last of three vehicles traveling behind each other hit the back of the vehicle in front, which sent the second car into the back of the first vehicle, state police said. Two drivers were transported to Bridgeport Hospital with minor injuries. The roadway has reopened and traffic is …
Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Will Be Closed Over Four-Day Period Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Will Be Closed Over Four-Day Period
Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Will Be Closed Over Four-Day Period The planned closure of a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway that had to be postponed has been rescheduled in Westchester. Last month, the New York State Department of Transportation announced plans for a closure of the parkway on the final weekend of September as part of an ongoing bridge replacement near the Pelham and Mount Vernon border. But the work was postponed and now, the NYSDOT has rescheduled the closure. Motorists have been advised that beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed between exit 6 (I-95) and exit 15 (Cross County Parkwa…
Route 7 Reopens After Snapped Utility Pole Causes Closure For Most Of Day Route 7 Reopens After Snapped Utility Pole Causes Closure For Most Of Day
Route 7 Reopens After Snapped Utility Pole Causes Closure For Most Of Day This story has been updated. A stretch of Route 7 reopened early Friday evening after a snapped utility pole led to its closure throughout the day. The closure was in Ridgefield between Cains Hills Road/Topstone Road and Branchville Road/Route 102. The incident was reported just before 8 a.m.
Route 7 Reopens After Snapped Utility Pole Causes Closure For Most Of Day Route 7 Reopens After Snapped Utility Pole Causes Closure For Most Of Day
Route 7 Reopens After Snapped Utility Pole Causes Closure For Most Of Day This story has been updated. A stretch of Route 7 reopened early Friday evening after a snapped utility pole led to its closure throughout the day. The closure was in Ridgefield between Cains Hills Road/Topstone Road and Branchville Road/Route 102. The incident was reported just before 8 a.m.
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled During Merritt Parkway Tree Removal Work Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled During Merritt Parkway Tree Removal Work
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled During Merritt Parkway Tree Removal Work A tree removal operation will lead to lane closures and delays on the Merritt Parkway during the weekend. The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that there will be tree removal on Route 15 (Merritt Parkway) over the weekend in Greenwich and Stamford, leading to temporary morning lane closures. The scheduled lane closures are expected to last from 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7, between exit 31 (North Street in Greenwich) and exit 33 (Den Road in Stamford). A moveable sign pattern will be utilized to help motorists navigate through the work zone, as cr…
Crash Causes Gridlock On I-95 Crash Causes Gridlock On I-95
Crash Causes Gridlock On I-95 This story has been updated. There was gridlock on a stretch of I-95 early Sunday afternoon following a crash that blocked the left lane for approximately an hour. The northbound incident occurred at Atlantic Street (Exit 8) in Stamford with stopped traffic at the scene of the crash and stop-and-go delays of about a half-hour to Indian Field Road (Exit 4) in Greenwich until the lane reopened around 1:45 p.m.
Weeks-Long Lane Closures Scheduled On Merritt Parkway Weeks-Long Lane Closures Scheduled On Merritt Parkway
Weeks-Long Lane Closures Scheduled On Merritt Parkway A bridge maintenance project on the Merritt Parkway will lead to lane closures and delays for more than a week in Fairfield County. The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that the nighttime bridge project will take place on the parkway (Route 15) beginning on Monday, Sept. 17 in Norwalk. The closures are expected to take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night, from Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 28. During the project, motorists can expect lane closures in both directions in Norwalk between exit 38 (New Canaan Avenue) and Exit 39A (Route 7 South). While maintenance activity …
Date For Route 1 Paving Project Changed Date For Route 1 Paving Project Changed
Date For Route 1 Paving Project Changed There has been a change of plans, leading to delays for motorists in Fairfield County on a busy Norwalk roadway sooner than expected. The Norwalk Department of Public Works issued an alert regarding a road resurfacing project on East Avenue, from Route 1 to East Wall Street, which has been moved up to begin on the night of Thursday, Sept. 6. The DPW said that work is expected to take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., through the conclusion of the project. 
Crash Causes I-95 Delays Crash Causes I-95 Delays
Crash Causes I-95 Delays This story has been updated. There were lengthy delays on a stretch of I-95 after a crash that initially blocked the right lane near the border of Greenwich and Port Chester late Tuesday morning. The crash was northbound between Delavan Avenue (Exit 2) and Arch Street (Exit 3), with stop-and-go delays of up to a half hour to I-287 (Exit 21) in Westchester until the lane reopened around 12:30 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Road Closure Alert Issued In Fairfield County Road Closure Alert Issued In Fairfield County
Road Closure Alert Issued In Fairfield County An emergency declaration has been put out by the Connecticut State Department of Transportation for a busy roadway in Northern Fairfield County. The CTDOT announced that on beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, there will be a closure of Route 37 South slightly north - an estimated 150 to 200 feet - of the turn for Big Trail, near the Sherman-New Fairfield line for roadwork. According to the New Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department, the road repairs are necessary due to “washout conditions threatening the road structure and strength.” The repairs are scheduled to take up to two weeks, th…
Crash Causes Gridlock On I-95 Stretch Crash Causes Gridlock On I-95 Stretch
Crash Causes Gridlock On I-95 Stretch This story has been updated. There was gridlock on a stretch of I-95 early Monday evening after a crash that initially blocked the left lane. The incident occurred on the southbound side between Center Street (Exit 19) in Westport and Sherwood Island (Exit 18). There was stopped traffic at the scene of the crash and stop-and-go delays of up to a half hour to Black Rock Turnpike (Exit 24) in Fairfield until the lane reopened around 7 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Crash Causes Lengthy Delays On I-95 Crash Causes Lengthy Delays On I-95
Crash Causes Lengthy Delays On I-95 This story has been updated. The Labor Day weekend started off with a crawl -- on a stretch of I-95 in Fairfield County, at least. A serious crash initially took out the right lane on the southbound side in Darien between Noroton Avenue (Exit 10) and Route 1/Post Road (Exit 9). There was stopped traffic at the scene and stop-and-go delays of about a half-hour to Exit 13 after the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. There were residual delays after the lane reopened about an hour later.