For Immediate Release: November 27, 2007, 7:16 a.m.

Thruway Authority Announces Lane Closure Northbound Between Interchanges 15 & 16
Motorists May Experience Delays

The New York State Thruway Authority announces that the northbound left and center lanes between Interchange 15 (NJ I-287, Route 17S) and Interchange 16 (Harriman)are temporarily closed due to a multiple vehicle accident.

Motorists traveling northbound in the area may experience delays.

Emergency crews are on the scene and the lanes will be reopened as soon as conditions permit.

Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) has been activated to inform motorists of the lane closure.

The Authority appreciates motorists’ patience during this incident.

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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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