3-Week Closure Of State Route 121 In Westchester Will Start Monday

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — After weeks of delays, we will soon finally find out if the bite of the planned State Route 121 closure is worse than its bark.

The NYS Department of Transportation announced that State Route 121 is expected to close for three weeks, between Cottage Lane and Short Street in the Town of North Salem.

The closure will start Monday, August 1, at 9 a.m. and continue through Sunday, August 21 for bridge work and will be weather-dependent.

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• Big Route 121 Construction Project Delayed, Road Will Not Close Monday
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• Route 121 'Big Dig' Could Create Summer Traffic Chaos In Westchester

Drivers are advised to follow the posted detours using U.S. Highway 202, Star Ridge Road and Bloomer Road as an alternate.

The NYSDOT is reminding drivers to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Remember, fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in a drivers license suspension.

For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.