For Immediate Release: April 24, 2008, 10:45 p.m.

Traffic Advisory:
Thruway Authority Announces Southbound Delays on Thruway Due to Accident on Major Deegan Expressway

The New York State Thruway Authority advises motorists that a fatal accident on the Major Deegan Expressway has all southbound lanes just south of the New York City Line temporarily closed.

Motorists traveling southbound in the area should expect delays and are advised to seek an alternate route.

The Authority has activated Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) and Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) along the Thruway to alert motorists of the delays just south of the New York City Line.

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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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