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Moe, Carlton Roads reopen in Clifton Park after rain damage

Two roads in the Town of Clifton Park have reopened after being closed for more than a week following heavy rain and flooding. The Clifton Park Highway Department has reopened Carlton and Moe Roads to traffic.

Clifton Park, NY · 08-11

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Driving school operator kept instructing students after losing license to do so, DMV says

Albany, NY (WRGB) — The New York State DMV says the owner of a driving school in Albany County is facing charges after losing the license to operate the school. According to the DMV, students of Learn to Drive School Inc. had complained about deceptive practices that left them feeling unsafe. This includes being taken to road tests in vehicles and with instructors they had never seen before, paying for instruction that wasn't given, being told to drive in vehicles that were not inspected or road-ready, and being used to pick up and drop of other people who were not students.

Albany County, NY · 08-12

CNY News

2 Drivers Caught Going More Than 110 MPH on Taconic During Speed Week

New York State Police caught not one, but TWO drivers going more than twice the posted speed limit during Speed Week 2.

New York · 08-10

NEWS10 ABC

NYSDOT supervisor to be honored by bridge dedication

A Petersburg bridge will soon be dedicated to New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Supervisor Robert Bornt, who was fatally struck while on the job in May 2025. According to an announcement by the NYSDOT, the bridge is located on State Route 2 crossing over State Route 22.

Petersburg, NY · 08-10

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

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Watchdog: Corporate Polluters Are Using Loophole to Avoid City Idling Fines

The city is allowing bus and trucking companies to skirt fines for alleged citizen-issued idling violations by rescheduling the hearings for those violations in perpetuity, a top government watchdog charged on Wednesday. “Companies whose buses, trucks, and vans received idling violations are abusing the due process proceedings … by repeatedly...

Albany, NY · 08-12

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2 Drivers Caught Going More Than 110 MPH on Taconic During Speed Week

New York State Police caught not one, but TWO drivers going more than twice the posted speed limit during Speed Week 2.

New York · 08-10

Times Union

Guilderland supervisor says railroad putting emergency services at risk

Guilderland officials are asking the federal government to examine the impact of the Norfolk Southern Railroad on the town.

Times Union

Vehicle fire slows traffic on I-90 in Albany

A vehicle fire on Interstate 90 in Albany prompted a lane closure. By 6:30 p.m., the lane had reopened.

Albany, NY · 08-04

NEWS10 ABC

Flooding in Guilderland closes Western Turnpike

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) — After more rain fell in parts of the Capital Region Thursday evening, some areas of Guilderland saw significant flooding. A police vehicle was seen partially submerged in water along Western Turnpike. The Guilderland Police Department announced at about 7:26 p.m. that Western Turnpike was closed...

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The Overlook

Platte Clove Bridge Restoration Set To Begin Next Year

Work on a $1.2 million restoration of the historic Platte Clove Bridge will likely begin next year, leaving residents of the hamlet of Platte Clove without access to the lower section of Platte Clove Road for the 2027 season, officials said. Officials confirmed the timeline at a public information session at Hunter Town Hall on […] The post Platte Clove Bridge Restoration Set To Begin Next Year appeared first on The Overlook .

Greene County, NY · 08-07

albany.com

Driveway & Parking Lot Paving in Albany, NY: A Property Owner's Guide

From urban residential driveways in historic neighborhoods to busy office complexes and high-traffic municipal lots, pavement in the Capital Region can take a serious beating. Albany’s unique mix of traffic, intense freeze/thaw cycles, and heavy winter precipitation means your asphalt needs to be built to last. Whether you’re a...

Albany, NY · 07-31

Times Union

Flooding closes sections of Route 20 in Guilderland

A flash flood warning has been issued for much of the Capital Region and remains in effect until 10:15 p.m.

NEWS10 ABC

Two-month bridge project announced in Berkshire County

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced the upcoming closure of the Route 8 (River Road) bridge over the Hoosic River in Clarksburg near North Adams.

Berkshire County, MA · 07-31

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NYSDOT to add more work zone speed cameras after 400,000 tickets since 2023

LATHAM, NY — Drivers in New York should expect to see more speed cameras in highway work zones as the state Department of Transportation expands its enforcement program to uncontrolled access highways. State officials said more than 400,000 tickets have been written in work zones since 2023. They also...

New York · 08-07

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

Tow truck drivers warn of dangers on the road

Monday night there was a show of solidarity and support, as tow trucks from all over met at Colonie Town Court for the appearance of the alleged drunken driver involved in the crash that injured tow truck driver Brian Wason while he trying to help someone. Dash-cam footage shows the moment of impact. He was […]

Colonie, NY · 08-05

NEWS10 ABC

Flooding in Guilderland closes Western Turnpike

After more rain fell in parts of the Capital Region Thursday evening, some areas of Guilderland saw significant flooding. A police vehicle was seen partially submerged in water along Western Turnpike.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

Roads in Columbia and Rensselaer Counties remain closed for repairs six days after last week’s storm

The New York State Department of Transportation said road work continues across Columbia County after last week’s historic rainfall led to significant flooding. Portions of Route 9J in Stuyvesant and Route 66 in Chatham Center were still closed on Tuesday night after damage from last week’s storm.

Columbia County, NY · 08-04

iBerkshires.com

Berkshire Communities Awarded Unpaved Roads Program Grants

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $11.26 million in Unpaved Roads Program grants to help cities and towns maintain, repair, and improve locally owned dirt and gravel roads across Massachusetts. The inaugural round of funding includes grants to 48 communities that will support safer travel, strengthen...

Berkshire County, MA · 08-05

Times Union