Traffic & Transit
Sprain Ramp To 287 Will Close Overnight For Roadwork
A ramp connecting two of the busiest highways in Westchester will be closed for at least 6 hours overnight, beginning just before midnight.
ELMSFORD, NY — If you're going to be headed home late tonight, you might want to start planning an alternate route now.
The New York State Department of Transportation says the ramp from the Sprain Brook Parkway northbound to Interstate 287 westbound in the Village of Elmsford will be closed from 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, until 5 a.m. on Wednesday, for guardrail repairs.
The good news is that the closures are not expected to affect the Wednesday morning commute.
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The NYSDOT is telling drivers to follow the posted detour signs for alternate routes.
They are also reminding drivers to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of your driver's license.
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All work is weather dependent and subject to change, the Department of Transportation said. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit the 511NY website or download the free 511NY mobile app.
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