About the Project

The New York State Thruway Authority has completed design studies for the proposed reconstruction and mobility improvements on the New York State Thruway between Interchanges 23 and 24. Mobility improvements, such as the addition of a travel lane in each direction, have been evaluated. This project will also include the reconstruction of the drainage facilities and vertical clearance improvements at overhead bridges. This project does not include Interchange 23 or 24 ramps and toll plazas. The project will start at milepost 141.3 and extend to milepost 148.0. The total length of the project is 6.74 miles, located in the Town of Guilderland, Town of Bethlehem, and City of Albany, Albany County.

The proposed project has been classified as a Type I Action, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617. The New York State Thruway Authority, being the agency having principal responsibility for carrying out or approving the proposed project, is the Lead Agency pursuant to Part 617 of Title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of New York State.

A Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) has been completed for this action which assesses the effect of the project on: noise, air quality, water quality, property impacts, cultural and historic resources, hazardous waste, ecosystems, threatened species, visual resources, and environmentally sensitive lands.

The Final is available for viewing at this web site under “Project Final EIS”. Copies of the FEIS are available for public examination and copying during business hours at the following locations:

Albany Public Library
Main Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210

Albany Public Library
Delaware Branch
485 Delaware Avenue
Albany, NY 12209

Bethlehem Public Library
451 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054

Guilderland Public Library
2228 Western Avenue
Guilderland, NY 12084