For Immediate Release: November 19, 2007

Thruway Authority Announces Pothole Repair on I-84 Near Exit 7 Westbound
Motorist May Experience Delays

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that pothole repairs on I-84 westbound near Exit 7 (Union Avenue, NY 300, NY Thruway I-87) will take place on Tuesday, November 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weather permitting. In the case of inclement weather the work will take place on Tuesday, November 27.

The repairs will necessitate the closure of the right and center westbound lanes near Exit 7 (Union Avenue, NY 300, NY Thruway I-87). Motorists may experience delays and are advised to consider alternate routes.

Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) have been activated to advise motorists of the closure.

The Authority appreciates motorists’ patience while these necessary repairs take place.

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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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