For Immediate Release: March 4, 2010

Thruway Authority Announces Gas/Diesel Fuel Services To Be Temporarily Suspended at Chittenango Travel Plaza
Restaurant and Restroom Facilities to Remain Available

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced westbound gas and diesel fuel services will be temporarily unavailable at the Chittenango Travel Plaza, located milepost 266, between Interchanges 34 (Canastota) and 34A (Syracuse/Collamer) from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday, March 8, 2010.

Restaurant and restroom services will remain available to motorists, while scheduled maintenance work on the fuel islands takes place.

Westbound motorists in need of gas or diesel fuel are advised to stop at Schuyler Travel Plaza, located approximately 39 miles prior to Chittenango Travel Plaza, between Interchanges 30 (Herkimer) and 31 (Utica), at milepost 227.  The next opportunity for fuel beyond Chittenango, is Warners Travel Plaza, located approximately 26 miles past Chittenango Travel Plaza, between Interchanges 39 (Syracuse/State Fair) and 40 (Weedsport), at milepost 292.

The Authority will have Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) activated to inform westbound motorists of the temporary fuel suspension at Chittenango Travel Plaza.

The Authority appreciates motorists’ patience while this necessary work takes place.

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