Traffic & Transit
Vehicle Fire On I-287 Causing Traffic Troubles Friday
The traffic tie-up will last until further notice, authorities said.
WHITE PLAINS, NY — A vehicle on fire is causing traffic troubles on the eastbound I-287-Cross Westchester Expressway Friday. According to 511ny.org., all lanes are blocked between Exit 6 (I-287)-Broadway (Rt. 22) and Exit 7 (I-287) - Central Westchester Parkway North.
The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m.
There is no estimate when it will be cleared.
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Authorities are also reporting slow traffic and stopped traffic on I-287-Cross Westchester Expressway eastbound from after Exit 3 (I-287)-Sprain Brook Parkway to before Exit 7 (I-287) - Central Westchester Parkway North until further notice.
Big mess on 287 Eastbound. Tractor trailer caught fire under the exit 6 overpass.... One lane is now open on 287 and traffic also being diverted off exit 6 No injuries....@News12WC @News12HV @News12 pic.twitter.com/xZMCGsmd47
— Lisa LaRocca (@LisaLaRocca12) June 19, 2020
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