For Immediate Release: November 26, 2007

Thruway Authority Announces Restaurant and Restroom Services Temporarily Suspended at Oneida Travel Plaza Eastbound on November 28
Fuel Services Will Remain Open

The New York State Thruway Authority announces that restaurant and restroom services will be temporarily suspended at the Oneida Travel Plaza located between Interchanges 33 (Verona-Rome) and 32 (Westmoreland-Rome), milepost 244 on Wednesday, November 28, beginning at 12:30 a.m. until 5:30 a.m. due to the installation of a new water meter.

Eastbound motorists in need of need of food or restroom services are advised that the next available eastbound travel plaza is the Indian Castle Travel Plaza, located 34 miles east of the Oneida Travel Plaza.

Restaurant and restroom services will reopen as soon as conditions permit.

The Dynamic Message System (DMS) will be activated to inform motorist of the limited services.

The Authority appreciates motorists' patience during this necessary work.

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