For Immediate Release: December 21, 2007; 2:40 p.m.

Thruway Authority Announces One Eastbound Lane Reopened on Berkshire Connector near Exit B1
Motorists May Experience Delays

The New York State Thruway Authority announces that one eastbound lane at milepost 7.4, approximately one mile east of Exit B1 (Albany, Hudson, Rensselaer, Route 9, I-90W) has been reopened.

The right lane remains closed and eastbound motorists may experience delays.  Emergency crews are on the scene. Traffic is starting to back up. 

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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