Traffic & Transit
Westchester County Orders Complete Travel Ban Ahead Of Expected Blizzard Conditions
The emergency order will be in effect during the height of the powerful winter storm expected to create dangerous travel conditions.
WESTCHESTER, NY — County officials have issued an emergency travel ban ahead of blizzard conditions expected in the coming hours.
Following guidance from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Westchester County will institute a complete road ban beginning at 9 pm tonight, Sunday, Feb. 22, through 10 am Monday, Feb. 23, according to the county.
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The road ban is being implemented due to hazardous winter weather conditions expected overnight, including heavy snowfall and wind. Roads are closed to all but essential travel (police, fire and ambulance).
"Residents should stay off the roads during this time to allow emergency crews and road treatment teams to operate safely and effectively," Westchester County officials said, announcing the travel ban. "Travel conditions are expected to be treacherous to impossible, particularly during the overnight hours."
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