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The Luckiest Truck Driver In The World [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:18:09 +0000

We would like to present to you, in conjunction with the Russian Federation, without a doubt, the luckiest truck driver in the world.The good Lord was on his side when this crash occurred, for sure. Incredibly, no one was hurt after these two trucks crashed into each other throwing the one driver right out the [...]

Tractor Trailer Accident In East Bound Lane Of I90 Before Little Falls

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:26:42 +0000

In case you’re heading eastbound on the Thruway this morning, a tractor trailer caught fire just after 6:30am about 3 miles west of the Little Falls exit. Here’s what the New York State Thruway website is reporting: …right lane blocked I-90 – NYS Thruway eastbound between exit 30 and exit 29A Estimated End Time: Until [...]

The Lane You're In Is Always The Slowest!

Keith James — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:00:43 +0000

Can you relate? It never fails and usually seems to happen right when you’re in a huge hurry and everything is riding on your ability to be timely. Is Murphy’s Law ringing true again or is there something more to the lane debacle? You’ve tried switching lanes and then THAT lane slows down, then the [...]

Should Utica Traffic Lights Just Blink at Night?

Lite 98.7 — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:54:31 +0000

Ever get stuck at a red light where there's absolutely no traffic around? Seems silly to sit there, all alone, just because the light and the law say you have to. One former local TV news anchor has a proposal to change the rules, so drivers can save time and gas -- and maybe even their own lives.

Traffic Alert: Incident at Oriskany Boulevard and Whitesboro Street

Eric Meier — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:35:32 +0000

We’ve recieved listener reports of a traffic incident at Oriskany Boulevard (Route 5A) and Whitesboro Street intersection at the Utica/Yorkville border. Reports indicate there is a blockage in the road and travel is hampered at the intersection.

The Most Dangerous Intersection in the World [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:48:58 +0000

I know what you're thinking, the most dangerous intersection in the world must be the new roundabout at Oneida Square in Utica, right? Not even close - roundabouts are statistaclly resoundingly safe.

We tracked down this video compilation of an intersection along Glory Avenue in Saint Petersbu

Which Cities Have the Best — and Worst — Commute Times?

Shauna Wright — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:36:07 +0000

If you’re fed up with your long commute to work, you may want to consider a move to Great Falls, Montana.

While a new report from the Census Bureau shows the average US commute is about 25 minutes, those in Great Falls only have a 14-minute travel time, the shortest in the country.

100 Miles of the New York State Thruway Closed Between Syracuse and Amsterdam

Eric Meier — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:07:23 +0000

A massive traffic back-up in the eastbound lanes of the New York State Thruway in the Mohawk Valley has caused the Thruway Authority to close more than 100 miles of the highway eastbound. All traffic is being diverted off of the Thruway at Exit 34A (Interstate 481 east of Syracuse). Expect heavy traffic on NY Routes 5 [...]

Traffic Lights Out in Utica This Afternoon

Eric Meier — Thu, 19 May 2011 18:29:16 +0000

Traffic is crawling through portions of West Utica today as the area is dealing with dozens of intersections where traffic lights are out. Police are directing traffic along the Arterial at Court, Warren, Noyes and Oswego street intersections. There are also traffic lights out along Genesee Street. Some of the smaller intersections don’t have police officers directing [...]