For Immediate Release: November 16, 2007

Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Reopened on Tappan Zee Bridge Southbound
Motorists Still May Experience Delays

The New York State Thruway Authority announces that all southbound lanes on the Tappan Zee Bridge, milepost 15.0, are now reopened to motorists. The southbound lanes were temporarily closed due to a multi car accident.

Motorists traveling through the area should still expect delays.

The Authority appreciates motorists’ patience during this incident apologizes for this inconvenience.

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The Authority offers a free email service called TRANSalert to its customers via email or text messaging to inform them of major unscheduled incidents that may affect their travel on the Thruway. To sign up for the TRANSalert service, customers can visit the Authority's website at www.nysthruway.gov/tas/.

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