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(WNY News Now) Traffic flow has been restored after a reported collision on Route 33 East close to Harlem Road temporarily closed lanes in Cheektowaga.NY's Cheektowaga The evening commute was momentarily interrupted by a traffic incident that was reported at 5:07 PM on Route 33 East close to Harlem Road. The right lanes were closed as a result of the collision, according to NY Alert. But as of 5:51 PM, everything is under control, and all lanes are available to traffic again.Visit 511NY.org for up-to-date information on traffic and real-time updates.Share this:FacebookXNote: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims ...

(WNY News Now) Northern Erie County is under a Winter Storm Watch, with more than 7 inches of lake-effect snow expected to cause major travel disruptions.A Winter Storm Watch is in force from Saturday morning, November 30, through late Sunday evening, December 1, according to the Buffalo, New York-based National Weather Service (NWS). This warning alerts limited areas to the possibility of significant lake-effect snow accumulations exceeding 7 inches.Roads in Northern Erie County may become slick and coated in snow, so homeowners and visitors should be ready for dangerous circumstances. Road conditions might change quickly and visibility could be drastically limited in narrow bands of heavy snowfall, which would increase the likelihood of accidents.The NWS warned that there may be locali...