Saw Mill River Parkway: New Traffic Pattern Coming for Commuters

A new temporary traffic pattern is expected to go into effect on the Saw Mill River Parkway beginning at midnight on Aug. 6. State transportation officials anticipate it will last through Aug. 26.

The new pattern will restrict the parkway to a single lane in both northbound and southbound directions between Exit 27 (Marble Avenue) and Exit 30 (Grant Street), while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting.

The New York State Department of Transportation is reconstructing two bridges on the parkway in Pleasantville. The structures are located under historic arch bridges at Bedford Road and Pleasantville Road and over the Saw Mill River. The historic bridges are not part of the project, officials said.

Expect delays, as you have been since work began in April.

SEE: Saw Mill Parkway Bridge Rebuild in Spring, Summer 2016

Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to flaggers and all traffic control devices, including signs.

Remember that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

For up-to-date travel information, call 511 or visit www.511NY.org.

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