For Immediate Release: May 6, 2008

Thruway Authority Announces I-190 Exit 6 Southbound Ramp to Temporarily Close

The New York State Thruway Authority announced that the Exit 6 (Elm Street, Oak Street) southbound exit ramp along I-190 will temporarily be closed on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. due to necessary highway repairs, weather permitting.

Detour signs will be in place to direct southbound traffic to take Exit 5 (Louisiana Street).

The Authority will activate its Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) to advise motorists of the closure.

The Authority appreciates motorists’ patience during this necessary work.

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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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