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Traffic Advisory: Route 119 Repaving Begins Monday

Despite initial plans to begin in August, the State DOT will begin weeknight roadwork on Route 119 from Tarrytown to White Plains on September 10 through mid-November.

The following is a NY DOT advisory:

Motorists are advised that the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)Β will be conducting alternating lane closures on Route 119 between Carrollwood Drive inΒ Tarrytown and Aqueduct Road in White Plains for paving activities. Β 

Weather permitting, theΒ closures will occur from Monday, September 10 through mid-November, on weeknightsΒ between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.Β Motorists are asked to use caution when traveling through the work area and pay particularΒ attention to all traffic control devices, including work zone signs and flaggers. Β 

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Travelers are alsoΒ reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the WorkΒ Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone couldΒ result in the suspension of the driver’s license.

For real-time travel information, call 511 or visit www.511NY.org.

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