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For Immediate Release: April 18, 2008

Thruway Authority Announces Lane Closures on I-87 Due to Bridge Project

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that lane closures along I-87 at milepost 131.9, approximately two miles south of Exit 21A (To I-90 East, Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston) will take place beginning on Monday, April 21, 2008.  The closures are necessary due to a bridge project which includes deck and joint repairs. 
The scheduled lane closures are outlined below:

  • Beginning on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. the right northbound lane will be closed from milepost 130.4 to 131.9 around the clock, until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2008.
  • Beginning on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. the left northbound lane will be closed from milepost 130.4 to 131.9 around the clock, until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 01, 2008.
  • Beginning on Monday, May 05, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. the left southbound lane will be closed from milepost 133.3 to 131.9 around the clock, until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 08, 2008.
  • Beginning on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. the right southbound lane will be closed from milepost 133.3 to 131.9 around the clock, until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2008.

The Authority will activate its Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) and Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) will be posted in advance of the area to advise motorists of the construction and required lane closures.

As always, motorists are reminded to remain alert and aware of their surroundings while traveling through the construction work zone. Motorists should also keep in mind that fines for speeding are doubled in construction work zones.

The Authority appreciates motorists’ patience and understanding as this essential highway improvement project takes 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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