All articles tagged with #traffic delays
Traffic congestion in Scottish cities, especially Edinburgh, is significantly slowing bus services, reducing their attractiveness and increasing journey times, with potential solutions including bus priority measures and AI-based traffic management.
The Illinois Department of Transportation will close the I-80 at Center Street interchange in Joliet on December 22 for reconstruction, with expected reopenings in late 2028, as part of a major $1.3 billion project to modernize and improve safety along 16 miles of I-80.
A road rage incident near JFK Airport in Queens led to shots fired by a Customs and Border Protection officer during a minor collision, causing traffic delays and temporary road closures; no injuries were reported, and the suspect vehicle left the scene.
A fatal head-on collision occurred on the 210 Freeway in Arcadia when a sedan driven the wrong way crashed into another vehicle, resulting in one death and causing the closure of several eastbound lanes and heavy traffic delays.
A 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was temporarily reopened during a military event at Camp Pendleton, but traffic delays persisted due to live-fire artillery rounds being shot over the freeway, causing safety concerns and protests, with officials criticizing the lack of coordination and safety measures.
Severe flooding from thunderstorms in NYC caused major highway and transit shutdowns, with ongoing traffic delays and water rescues, though subways remain operational but delayed, and some train services like LIRR have resumed after station flooding.
Oklahoma City will host the 2025 NBA Champions Parade for the Thunder on June 24, with significant road closures and traffic delays starting June 23, requiring fans and commuters to plan ahead for route changes and parking restrictions.
A 28-year-old man was found shot outside his vehicle on I-95 near Brooklyn Bridge Road in Laurel, Maryland, early Monday morning, leading to significant traffic delays as police closed all northbound lanes for investigation. The victim was taken to The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for treatment. Traffic began moving past the scene by 9:15 a.m.
Philadelphia will experience significant traffic delays and road closures during the first weekend of June due to multiple events, including the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta, Roots Picnic, Philly Pride March and Festival, American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon, and various other festivals and races. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel routes in advance to avoid disruptions.
One person died and four were injured in a multi-motorcycle accident on I-10 near Menge Avenue in Harrison County, Mississippi. Helicopters transported two victims to a New Orleans hospital, while two others were taken to local hospitals. Traffic congestion has been cleared and all lanes are now open.
One person died and four others were injured in a multi-motorcycle accident on eastbound I-10 near Menge Avenue in Harrison County, Mississippi. Helicopters transported two victims to a hospital in New Orleans, while two others were taken to local hospitals by ambulance. Traffic congestion has been cleared and all lanes are now reopened.
Traffic delays and crashes are being reported on interstates 74, 71, 75, and 275 as viewers head home after the solar eclipse. The Ohio Department of Transportation advises drivers to expect heavy traffic due to the eclipse, with significant backups on westbound I-74 and multiple crashes on area highways. Updates from Waze app users and state transportation departments indicate stop-and-go traffic and delays of up to 20 minutes on various interstate routes.
A section of Interstate-95 in Philadelphia will be closed for several days after an oversized vehicle struck an overhead rail bridge, prompting an emergency repair plan by Conrail. The closure is expected to cause significant traffic delays, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The truck, carrying a water reclamation system burner, was en route to be scrapped when it clipped the bridge. Electronic message boards are being used to alert motorists about the closure and provide information about alternate routes.
Multiple lanes on Highway 50 in Sacramento are blocked due to a crash near the Watt Avenue exit, causing traffic delays. Tow trucks have arrived at the scene, and the California Highway Patrol expects the crash to be cleared soon. It is currently unclear if anyone has been injured in the incident.
A super load is set to cause traffic delays on certain central Ohio roadways as it makes its way from the Ohio River to the Freepoint Eco-Systems recycling facility near Hebron. The route includes various roads and highways, with planned closures and traffic disruptions along the way, as the load travels through different cities and towns.