Upcoming Construction on Route 9 in Tarrytown to Affect Local Traffic Patterns

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Starting on Wednesday, May 29, Route 9/Broadway south of the Route 119 intersection in Tarrytown will undergo changes due to construction. This $13.9 million project, which started last year, includes building a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over Interstate 287. The bridge will be 16 feet wide and 270 feet long, aiming to improve transportation options in the area.

The construction is set to last six weeks, ending around mid-July. Traffic for both vehicles and pedestrians will be disrupted. Motorists and pedestrians should expect delays and plan extra travel time. Starting May 29, crews from the New York State Thruway Authority will prepare the site on the west side of the bridge, affecting traffic flow.

From June 3, Route 9 traffic will be limited to one lane each way from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm on weekdays. The inner left turn lane on Route 119 will also be closed during these times. Normal traffic will resume outside these hours, but pedestrian detours will continue throughout the construction.

Pedestrian access will be restricted to the east side of the bridge. Crossings will be available at the Route 119 and Route 9 intersection, and near the Tarrytown Honda/Sleepy Hollow Conference Center intersection. There will be no crossing at Paulding during the construction. These detours aim to keep pedestrians safe.