New York State Thruway Authority

2012 Press Releases

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December

• December 28, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project Mon., Dec. 31 through Fri., Jan. 4
• December 28, 2012 -- Thruway Authority and MADD Kick Off "Tie One on for Safety" Anti-DWI Initiative
• December 28, 2012 -- Thruway Authority Offers Free Coffee at Thruway Travel Plazas for New Year’s Eve
• December 28, 2012 -- E-ZPass Expands to North Carolina
• December 21, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project Mon., Dec. 24 through Fri., Dec. 28
• December 19, 2012 -- Design-Build Plan Approved by Thruway Board for New NY Bridge to Replace Tappan Zee Delivers Dramatic Cost Savings, Less Dredging and Faster Completion  
• December 18, 2012 -- Thruway Authority “Beets” Winter Road Conditions with Innovative De-icing Mix: Reminds Motorists to be Prepared for Winter Driving Conditions
• December 18, 2012 -- Wednesday Dec. 19, Overnight Delays on I-87 Northbound Between Sloatsburg and Harriman
• December 17, 2012 -- Statements from Governor Cuomo and Local Leaders on the Selection of a New Bridge to Replace the Tappan Zee  
• December 17, 2012 -- Presentation by Thruway Authority Executive Director Thomas J. Madison Regarding Thruway Finances  
• December 17, 2012 -- Overnight Traffic Stops on Northbound South Grand Island Bridge
• December 17, 2012 -- Overnight Work on I-95 Off-Ramp to Midland Avenue - Port Chester Scheduled Dec. 18 through Dec. 19
• December 14, 2012 -- Prepaid E-ZPass Tags Make a Great Stocking Stuffer; Just $25, and Available at More Than 580 Locations Around the State
• December 14, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project Mon., Dec. 10 through Sun., Dec. 16
• December 7, 2012 -- Thruway Authority Announces Mass Transit Task Force for New Bridge to Replace the Tappan Zee  
• December 7, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project Mon., Dec. 10 through Sun., Dec. 16
• December 7, 2012 -- Overnight Work on I-95 Off-Ramp to Midland Avenue - Port Chester Scheduled Dec. 10 through Dec. 11
• December 7, 2012 -- Starbucks to Upgrade at Ulster Travel Plaza on Thruway (I-87)

November

• November 30, 2012 -- Overnight Work on I-95 Off-Ramp to Midland Avenue - Port Chester Scheduled Dec. 3 through Dec. 4
• November 30, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project Sat., Dec. 1 through Sun., Dec. 9
• November 30, 2012 -- Starbucks to Upgrade at Plattekill Travel Plaza on Thruway (I-87) Mon., Dec. 3 – Wed., Dec. 5 
• November 27, 2012 -- Thruway (I-87) On-Ramp from Palisades Interstate Parkway Southbound to Close For Maintenance - Overnight Wed., Nov. 28 - Thurs., Nov. 29
• November 26, 2012 -- Fuel Services Temporarily Suspended at Angola Travel Plaza on I-90 Wed., Nov. 28, 9 a.m.
• November 21, 2012 -- Starbucks to Upgrade at Ardsley Travel Plaza on Thruway (I-87) Mon., Nov. 26 – Thurs., Nov. 29
• November 21, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project Mon., Nov. 26 through Sun., Dec. 2
• November 19, 2012 -- Thruway Traffic Pattern Change Between Exits 24 and 23 on I-87 in Albany
• November 19, 2012 -- Tuesday Nov. 20, Overnight Delays on I-87 Southbound in Rockland County
• November 16, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project November 17 through November 25
• November 9, 2012 -- Temporary Ramp Closure: Westbound NY Route 33 to I-90 Eastbound
• November 9, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project November 10 through November 18
• November 9, 2012 -- Overnight Work on I-95 Off-Ramps to Midland Avenue/Port Chester Scheduled Nov. 13 through Nov. 16
• November 8, 2012 -- Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation To Hold Public Equipment Auction - Wed., Nov. 14, 9 a.m.
• November 6, 2012 -- Fuel Services Temporarily Suspended at Oneida Travel Plaza on I-90 – Wed., Nov. 7, 9 a.m.
• November 5, 2012 -- Overnight Work on I-95 Off-Ramps to Midland Avenue/Port Chester Scheduled Nov. 5 through Nov. 9 
• November 2, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project November 4 through November 11

October

• October 30, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Reopening of Tappan Zee Bridge  
• October 29, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Tappan Zee Bridge to Close at 4 PM Monday  
• October 29, 2012 -- TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE UPDATE: SPEED LIMIT REDUCED TO 35 MPH, EMPTY TRACTOR TRAILERS BANNED, BRIDGE CLOSING POSSIBLE IF CONDITIONS WARRANT
• October 26, 2012 -- Starbucks to Upgrade at Indian Castle Travel Plaza on Thruway (I-90)
• October 26, 2012 -- Overnight Work on I-95 On-Ramps from Midland Ave. in Port Chester Scheduled Oct. 29 through Nov. 2
• October 26, 2012 -- State Police Troop T and Citizen Volunteers Conduct Annual “Pumpkin Patrol” Halloween Safety Effort
• October 26, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project October 29 through November 4
• October 24, 2012 -- Thruway On-Ramp From Mile Square Road to Close for Maintenance Thursday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• October 23, 2012 -- Thruway On-Ramp From Mile Square Road to Close for Maintenance Wed., Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• October 23, 2012 -- Fuel Services Temporarily Suspended at Ramapo Travel Plaza on I-87 -- Wed., Oct. 24, 9 a.m.
• October 23, 2012 -- Overnight Lane Closures on South Grand Island Bridge to Begin Wed., Oct. 24 through Dec. 14
• October 22, 2012 -- Overnight Work Scheduled for I-95 Exit 21-22 Ramps Oct. 23 through Oct. 26
• October 22, 2012 -- Antler Alert: Thruway Authority, State Police Remind Motorists of "Deer Season" Dangers
• October 22, 2012 -- Fuel Services Temporarily Suspended at Plattekill Travel Plaza on I-87 -- Tues., October 23, 9 a.m.
• October 22, 2012 -- Restaurant and Restroom Services at Clarence Travel Plaza to Close Overnight on I-90, Tues., Oct. 23
• October 22, 2012 -- UPDATE, 9:50 A.M.: Traffic Moving on I-95
• October 22, 2012 -- Delays on I-95 at Exit 21
• October 19, 2012 -- I-90 Eastbound Lane Change Slated for 5 a.m. Mon., Oct. 22
• October 19, 2012 -- UPDATE: Eastbound and Southbound Traffic Back to Normal at Thruway Exit 24 
• October 19, 2012 -- All Eastbound and Southbound Traffic Diverted at Thruway Exit 24
• October 19, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project October 22 through 28
• October 18, 2012 -- Lane Closure for Williamsville Toll Plaza Slated for Thurs., Oct. 18 through Wed., Oct. 31
• October 17, 2012 -- I-95 Port Chester/Midland Avenue Off Ramp to Close Overnight Thurs., Oct. 18 and Fri., Oct. 19
• October 16, 2012 -- Fuel Services Temporarily Suspended at Ontario Travel Plaza on I-90 Wednesday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.
• October 15, 2012 -- I-95 Port Chester/Midland Avenue Off Ramp to Close
• October 14, 2012 -- UPDATE 6:15 P.M.: All Lanes Open Eastbound 90 At Exit 53 (Downtown-Buffalo)
• October 14, 2012 -- UPDATE 5:30 P.M.: Left And Center Lanes Open Eastbound 90
• October 14, 2012 -- UPDATE 11:15 A.M.: Left Lane Open Eastbound 90 Exit 53 (Downtown-Buffalo)
• October 12, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project October 15 through October 21
• October 11, 2012 -- UPDATE 4:55 P.M.: Traffic Flowing on I-95 near New Rochelle
• October 11, 2012 -- Delays on I-95 near New Rochelle
• October 11, 2012 -- I-95 Port Chester/Midland Avenue Off Ramp to Close Friday, Oct. 12, 11:59 p.m.
• October 9, 2012 -- Overnight Detour Slated on Garden State Parkway Ramp To Thruway Southbound, Wednesday, October 10
• October 8, 2012 -- Fuel Services Temporarily Suspended at Ontario Travel Plaza on I-90 Tuesday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.
• October 8, 2012 -- Thruway Exit 39 to Remain Open During I-690 Construction
• October 5, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project October 8 through October 14
• October 3, 2012 -- Thursday, Oct. 4, 10:30 p.m. -- Midland Avenue to I-95 Northbound On Ramp to Close
• October 1, 2012 -- Updated: Tues. Oct. 2 through Thurs. Oct. 4, -- Moderate Delays Expected
• October 1, 2012 -- Updated: Monday Oct. 1, Overnight Traffic Stops on I-87 Northbound
• October 1, 2012 -- Tuesday Oct. 2, 10:30 p.m. -- I-95 Port Chester/Midland Avenue Off Ramp to Close
• October 1, 2012 -- Tues. Oct. 2, 9 a.m. -- Fuel Services Temporarily Suspended at DeWitt Travel Plaza on I-90
• October 1, 2012 -- Monday Oct. 1, Overnight Traffic Stops on I-87 Northbound

September

• September 28, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue With Tappan Zee Deck Replacement Project October 1 through October 7
• September 25, 2012 -- Midland Avenue to I-95 Southbound and I-287 Westbound On Ramp To Close Wednesday and Thursday
• September 25, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Federal Environmental Approval of Plan for New Bridge to Replace Tappan Zee  | View the Joint NEPA ROD/SEQRA Findings Statement  
• September 25, 2012 -- Wednesday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. -- Fuel Services Temporarily Suspended at Ontario Travel Plaza on I-90
• September 21, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project September 24 through September 30
• September 21, 2012 -- I-95 Port Chester/Midland Avenue Off Ramp to Close Monday and Tuesday
• September 20, 2012 -- UPDATE: Restroom, Restaurants Service Restored at Clarence Travel Plaza on I-90 Westbound
• September 20, 2012 -- Restroom, Restaurants Closed at Clarence Travel Plaza on I-90 Westbound
• September 19, 2012 -- More Than 1,900 Motorists Ticketed During “Operation Summer Brake”
• September 19, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Team of Artists, Technical Experts, and Community Leaders to Help Select Final Bridge Design for Tappan Zee Project  | Selection Committee Presentation  
• September 18, 2012 -- Fuel Services Will Be Temporarily Suspended at Chittenango Travel Plaza
• September 18, 2012 -- UPDATE: 11:35 A.M.: Traffic Moving on I-95 Near Exit 21, at I-287
• September 18, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 10:29 A.M.: Delays Near Exit 21 of I-95 at I-287
• September 17, 2012 -- UPDATE: 2:45 P.M.: Traffic Flowing on I-87 Near Exit 18
• September 17, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 11:05 A.M.: Delays Near Exit 18 of I-87
• September 14, 2012 -- Traffic Pattern to Change Monday on I-87 Exit 24 Southbound Entrance Ramp
• September 14, 2012 -- Possible Westbound Delays Near Canandaigua Exit
• September 14, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• September 14, 2012 -- Depew Park-and-Ride to Close
• September 13, 2012 -- Fuel Services Will Be Limited at Port Byron Travel Plaza
• September 10, 2012 -- Spring Valley E-ZPass Pattern to Shift Temporarily, All Traffic to Use Staffed Toll Lanes
• September 7, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• September 7, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 2 On-Ramp Temporarily Closed Monday
• September 7, 2012 -- I-190 Ramp Closures for the Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade
• September 5, 2012 -- New York State Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation to Auction Surplus Items

August

• August 31, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• August 29, 2012 -- I-87 Ramp in White Plains to Close
• August 28, 2012 -- Temporary Traffic Stops on I-95 Southbound
• August 28, 2012 -- Traffic Stops on I-87 Southbound
• August 28, 2012 -- Labor Day Weekend: Summertime Winding Down on the Thruway
• August 24, 2012 -- UPDATE, 3:10 p.m.: I-90 Berkshire Spur Traffic Flowing
• August 24, 2012 -- Delays on I-90 Berkshire Spur
• August 24, 2012 -- Ramp Closures for I-90 On- and Off-Ramp at NY Route 33
• August 24, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• August 23, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 5 Ramp Closed Overnight Thursday, August 23
• August 22, 2012 -- "Operation Summer Brake" Enforcement Begins August 27
• August 21, 2012 -- Temporary Traffic Stops on I-95 Southbound
• August 21, 2012 -- Fuel Services Will Be Temporarily Suspended at Angola Travel Plaza on I-90 Eastbound
• August 20, 2012 -- Traffic Pattern Change for Exit 23 Southbound Exit Ramp
• August 20, 2012 -- Temporary Closure of Garden State Parkway Ramp
• August 20, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Signs Letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood Requesting Federal Funding to Build a New Bridge Replacing the Tappan Zee  
• August 17, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• August 16, 2012 -- Statement from Governor Cuomo on Agreement with Hudson Valley County Executives to Support for New Bridge Plan  
• August 16, 2012 -- UPDATE, 12:35 P.M.: Traffic Moving Near Exit 25 of I-90
• August 16, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 9:30 A.M.: Delays Near Exit 25 of I-90
• August 15, 2012 -- STATEMENT FROM NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THOMAS J. MADISON
• August 13, 2012 -- Multiple Closures: I-90 On- and Off-Ramps at Walden Avenue and NY Route 33
• August 13, 2012 -- Fuel Services Temporarily Suspended at Ontario Travel Plaza on I-90
• August 10, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 13 S Ramp to Close Saturday
• August 10, 2012 -- Statement from New York State Thruway Authority Chairman Howard Milstein
• August 10, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• August 10, 2012 -- Multiple Ramp Closures for Southbound I-190 On- and Off-Ramps
• August 10, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Sends Letter to the Thruway Authority Regarding the Tappan Zee Bridge  
• August 9, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Additional Support From Hudson Valley Leaders for Tappan Zee Project  
• August 8, 2012 -- Fuel Service Will Be Temporarily Suspended at Mohawk Travel Plaza on I-90
• August 8, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Hundreds of Hudson Valley Leaders Gather to Support Tappan Zee Project  
• August 8, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Widespread Support From Elected Officials in Rockland and Westchester for New Bridge to Replace the Tappan Zee  
• August 8, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Former Governor Pataki Support for New Tappan Zee Bridge  
• August 8, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Delays Cleared on I-287/Route 17 Northbound from New Jersey 
• August 8, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 4 p.m. Heavy Delays on I-287/Route 17 Northbound from New Jersey
• August 7, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Support from State Legislators, Town Supervisors for New Bridge to Replace the Tappen Zee  
• August 6, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Additional Support from Local Elected Officials for New Bridge to Replace the Tappan Zee  
• August 5, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Support Building for New Bridge to Replace the Tappan Zee  
• August 3, 2012 -- Statement from Governor Cuomo on the Tappan Zee Bridge  
• August 3, 2012 -- Multiple Ramp Closures for I-90 On- and Off-Ramps at Walden Avenue
• August 3, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• August 1, 2012 -- Fuel Services Will Be Temporarily Suspended at Schuyler Travel Plaza
• August 1, 2012 -- Multiple Ramp Closures for I-90 On- and Off-Ramps at Walden Avenue
• August 1, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement For New Bridge To Replace The Tappan Zee  

July

• July 31, 2012 -- Highway Safety And Traffic Control Exercise Set For WNY First Responders 
• July 31, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 7A Ramp to Close Wednesday
• July 30, 2012 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: First Responders Training Exercise on I-90
• July 30, 2012 -- Bridge Work Could Affect Traffic on Route 57 in Liverpool
• July 27, 2012 -- Three Tappan Zee Proposals Received  
• July 27, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• July 26, 2012 -- UPDATE: Fuel Service Restored at Plattekill Travel Plaza
• July 26, 2012 -- Fuel Service Temporarily Suspended at Plattekill Travel Plaza
• July 26, 2012 -- Tonight's Rockland County Meeting Postponed   
• July 25, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Launches New Website and Toll Free Number at First Tappan Zee Bridge Community Meeting  
• July 25, 2012 -- Thruway Authority: More Than 1,400 Motorists Ticketed During “Operation Work Brake”
• July 24, 2012 -- Rolling Road Block Set Near Interchange 30 (Herkimer)
• July 23, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Appointment of Brian Conybeare as Special Advisor for the Tappan Zee Bridge  
• July 23, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 7A Ramp to Close Tuesday and Wednesday
• July 20, 2012 -- UPDATE, 1:30 p.m.: Traffic Moving on I-90 in Syracuse
• July 20, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY, 12:30 p.m.: Delays on I-90 in Syracuse
• July 20, 2012 -- Consider Alternate Routes During Saratoga Racing Season
• July 20, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• July 19, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces Community Meetings Regarding the New Tappan Zee Bridge Project  
• July 19, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 7A Ramp to Close Today from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
• July 18, 2012 -- Dan Weiller Named Director of Public Affairs at Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation
• July 17, 2012 -- TRAFFIC UPDATE, 11:30 a.m.: Traffic Moving on the Tappan Zee Bridge
• July 17, 2012 -- Fuel Service Restored at Indian Castle Travel Plaza on I-90 Eastbound
• July 17, 2012 -- Fuel Service Temporarily Suspended at Indian Castle Travel Plaza
• July 16, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY, 11:35 a.m.: Delays on the Tappan Zee Bridge
• July 14, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory Update: Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Reopened On I-90 Near Interchange 56
• July 14, 2012 -- Minor Disruptions to Fuel Service at Plattekill Travel Plaza on I-87
• July 14, 2012 -- Nightly Ramp Closures Scheduled For River Road On-Ramp I-190 Southbound
• July 14, 2012 -- Lane Shifts on I-90 Eastbound Between Exit 57A and Exit 57
• July 14, 2012 -- Westbound Route 198 Ramp to Southbound I-190 to Close Temporarily
• July 14, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: Thruway Authority Announces Brief Traffic Stop On I-90 Near Interchange 56
• July 13, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• July 12, 2012 -- Ogden Street On-Ramp Closed for Additional Night
• July 10, 2012 -- I-190 Southbound and Northbound Ramp Closures
• July 9, 2012 -- Clinton Street Off-Ramp (Exit 2) Southbound Closure
• July 9, 2012 --South Ogden Street On-Ramp Set For Temporary Closure
• July 9, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 7A Ramp to Close Tuesday and Wednesday
• July 9, 2012 -- Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Re-Opened on I-190 Southbound Between Exit 19 and 18B
• July 9, 2012 -- Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Blocked on I-190 Southbound Between Exit 19 and 18B
• July 9, 2012 -- Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Blocked on I-190 Southbound Between Exit 19 and Exit 18B
• July 6, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• July 5, 2012 -- "Operation Work Brake" Enforcement Begins July 9
• July 4, 2012 -- Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Blocked I-87 Southbound Between Interchange 21B and 21
• July 3, 2012 -- Fuel Service Restored at Warners Travel Plaza on I-90 Westbound
• July 3, 2012 -- I-190 Northbound Exit 14 Closed Thursday and Friday Nights
• July 3, 2012 -- Fuel Service Temporarily Suspended at Warners Travel Plaza on I-90
• July 2, 2012 -- Temporary Closure of Garden State Parkway Ramp
• July 2, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2 p.m.: Delays Cleared on I-87 Northbound
• July 2, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: 12:30 p.m. Heavy Delays On I-87 Northbound

June

• June 29, 2012 -- Celebrating Safety: Fourth of July on the Thruway
• June 29, 2012 -- UPDATE: Temporary Lane Closures Continue on I-87 Southbound
• June 29, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• June 28, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 8 p.m. Heavy Delays Cleared on I-95 Southbound
• June 28, 2012 -- Diesel Fuel Services Restored at New Baltimore Travel on I-87 North
• June 28, 2012 -- Advisory: 5:30 p.m. Heavy Delays on I-95 Southbound
• June 28, 2012 -- Temporary Lane Closures on I-87 Southbound
• June 27, 2012 -- GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES $1.1 BILLION RAISED BY THRUWAY AUTHORITY IN BOND SALE
• June 26, 2012 -- Temporary Closure of Mill Street Beneath I-87 Bridge
• June 26, 2012 -- I-190 Ontario and Vulcan Street Ramp Closures
• June 26, 2012 -- Lane Closures for Pavement Repairs between Schenectady and Albany
• June 25, 2012 -- Temporary Bridge Closures over I-95
• June 25, 2012 -- Temporary Traffic Shift in Rockland County
• June 25, 2012 -- Diesel Fuel Service Temporarily Suspended at New Baltimore Travel on I-87 North
• June 23, 2012 -- Traffic Alert Update: All Northbound and Southbound Lanes Open on I-87 Between Exit 7 and 8A
• June 22, 2012 -- Traffic Alert Update: I-87 Southbound Lanes Between Exit 8A and 7 Now Open, All Northbound Lanes Still Closed
• June 22, 2012 -- Traffic Alert Update: Closed to Traffic - All I-87 Northbound Traffic Off at Exit 7, all Southbound Traffic 8A
• June 22, 2012 -- Traffic Alert: Closed to Traffic - All Thruway I-87 Northbound Traffic off at Exit 7 and Southbound at Exit 8
• June 22, 2012 -- Temporary Traffic Stops on I-287 in Westchester County
• June 22, 2012 -- UPDATE, 12:50 P.M.: Traffic Flowing on I-87 Northbound in Hudson Valley
• June 22, 2012 -- ADVISORY, 11:20 A.M.: Delays on I-87 Northbound in Hudson Valley
• June 22, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• June 21, 2012 -- ADVISORY, 12:55 P.M.: Traffic moving on I-90 Westbound
• June 21, 2012 -- ADVISORY, 11 a.m.: Severe Delays on I-90 Westbound Beyond Exit 48
• June 21, 2012 -- Traffic Alert Update: Thruway Announces All Lanes Open I-87 Southbound Between Interchange 19 and 18
• June 21, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Blocked I-87 Southbound Between Interchange 19 and 18
• June 19, 2012 -- Advisory: Thruway Announces Temporary Lane Closure I-87 Southbound Between Interchange 18 and 17
• June 19, 2012 -- Thruway Announces Severe Delays on I-87 Southbound Between Exit 14B and Tappan Zee Bridge
• June 18, 2012 -- Temporary Traffic Stops on I-87 Southbound
• June 18, 2012 -- Temporary Traffic Stops on I-87 Exit 17 Ramps
• June 18, 2012 -- Parking Limited at Modena Travel Plaza on I-87
• June 18, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 7A Ramp to Close Tuesday and Wednesday
• June 18, 2012 -- ADVISORY, 9:55 A.M.: Traffic Flowing on I-95 Northbound
• June 18, 2012 -- ADVISORY, 9:20 A.M.: Delays on I-95 Northbound at New Rochelle
• June 17, 2012 -- All Fuel Services Restored At Schuyler Travel Plaza On I-90
• June 17, 2012 -- Fuel Services Are Temporarily Suspended at Schuyler Travel Plaza
• June 15, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• June 15, 2012 -- THRUWAY AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES MORE THAN 12,600 MOTORISTS TICKETED DURING “BUCKLE UP NEW YORK” CAMPAIGN
• June 14, 2012 -- TRAFFIC UPDATE, 3:30 P.M.: I-87 Southbound Traffic Flowing
• June 14, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY, 10:39 A.M.: Delays on I-87 Southbound
• June 13, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY, 1:30 P.M.: Delays on I-95 Near New Rochelle
• June 13, 2012 -- I-190 Northbound Off-Ramp to Close Temporarily at Exit 21
• June 13, 2012 -- Soil Test Blast Set Near Tappan Zee Bridge  
• June 12, 2012 -- Statement from Howard P. Milstein Chairman, New York State Thruway Authority on today’s Standard & Poor’s Rating
• June 12, 2012 -- UPDATE: 8 P.M.: I-190 Niagara Ramp Closures Re-Scheduled
• June 11, 2012 -- UPDATE 1:09 P.M.: Delays on Niagara Thruway I-190
• June 11, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 7A Ramp to Close Tuesday and Wednesday
• June 11, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY, 12:05 P.M.: Delays on Niagara Thruway I-190
• June 11, 2012 -- New Paltz Park-and-Ride Lot on I-87 Closed Temporarily
• June 8, 2012 -- ADVISORY: 4:20 P.M. On-ramp to I-87 Closed at Albany
• June 8, 2012 -- Fuel Service Temporarily Suspended at Junius Ponds Travel Plaza on I-90
• June 8, 2012 -- Truck Parking Limited at Plattekill Travel Plaza
• June 8, 2012 -- Detours for I-190 Niagara Street Ramp Closures
• June 8, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 4 Ramp Closed Overnight Monday, June 11, 2012
• June 8, 2012 -- New Paltz Park-and-Ride Lot on I-87 Closed Temporarily
• June 8, 2012 -- UPDATE: 2:10 P.M.: Full Fuel Services Restored at Mohawk Travel Plaza on I-90
• June 8, 2012 -- ADVISORY 10:45 A.M.: Limited Gas Services at Mohawk Travel Plaza on I-90
• June 8, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• June 7, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory Update: 4:55 p.m.
• June 7, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: 4:55 p.m.: Delays in Tappan Zee Bridge Corridor
• June 7, 2012 -- Traffic Alert 4:10 p.m.: Traffic Flowing on I-90 Near Schenectady
• June 7, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: 3:05 p.m. Delays I-87 Southbound Between Exits 12 and 11
• June 7, 2012 -- Traffic Alert 2:10 p.m.: Pavement Repairs on I-90 Near Schenectady
• June 7, 2012 -- Motorcyclists Headed to Lake George
• June 6, 2012 -- New York State Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation Host Second Public Equipment Auction
• June 5, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 2:30 p.m.: Delays Cleared on I-87 Southbound
• June 5, 2012 -- Advisory 1:05 p.m. Delays on I-87 Southbound
• June 5, 2012 -- Public Parking Temporarily Reduced at Iroquois Travel Plaza on I-90
• June 5, 2012 -- Angola Travel Plaza Adds Five New Restaurants, Completes All Major Renovations  
• June 5, 2012 -- Camp Road – Hamburg (Exit 57) Closure
• June 4, 2012 -- Electrical Work Begins on Underside of South Grand Island Bridge
• June 4, 2012 -- Public Parking Temporarily Reduced at Seneca Travel Plaza on I-90
• June 4, 2012 -- Northbound Exit 15 Off-Ramp Closure on I-190
• June 1, 2012 -- Advisory 1:55 p.m.: Traffic Moving on Eastbound Berkshire Spur (I-90)
• June 1, 2012 -- ADVISORY: 11:30 a.m./Fuel Service Suspended at Mohawk Travel Plaza on I-190
• June 1, 2012 -- Advisory 11:10 a.m.: Delays on Eastbound Berkshire Spur (I-90)
• June 1, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project

May

• May 30, 2012 -- Download the Chairman's Message Regarding the Navigant Report  
• May 30, 2012 -- Download the Independent Traffic Engineer's Report On Thruway Finances  
• May 30, 2012 -- Rest Area Closed on I-90 Eastbound: 2 p.m.
• May 29, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 7A Ramp Closing Wednesday, May 30
• May 28, 2012 -- Thruway Authority Announces Temporary Exit 6 Ramp Closures on the Cross Westchester Expressway
• May 26, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: Update 3:00pm, Delays On Northbound I-87 Are Cleared
• May 26, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: Severe Delays On Northbound I-87
• May 25, 2012 -- Thruway Authority Urges Safe Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend
• May 25, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• May 23, 2012 -- MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Memorial Day Service
• May 21, 2012 -- I-87 Exit 7A Ramp Closing Tuesday and Wednesday, May 22-23
• May 19, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces "Buckle Up New York" Enforcement Campaign  
• May 18, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• May 16, 2012 -- Reminder: Slow Down in Work Zones
• May 16, 2012 -- Thruway Authority Announces Southbound Delays on I-87 Between Exits 9 and 8 on I-87
• May 11, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• May 10, 2012 -- TRAFFIC UPDATE, 9:20 A.M.: Delays Continue on I-87/I-287
• May 10, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY, 7:20 A.M.: Delays on Cross Westchester Expressway
• May 8, 2012 -- REVISED: Ramp Closure: Grand Island Boulevard (Exit 17) to I-190 Southbound
• May 8, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 2:30 P.M.: Exit 24 of Thruway Re-opens Albany
• May 8, 2012 -- Three E-ZPass Walk-In Centers to Close
• May 8, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 10:05 A.M.: Exit 24 of Thruway Closed in Albany
• May 8, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Two Right Lanes Blocked on I-90 Between Exits 53 and 54
• May 7, 2012 -- Thruway Exit 24 to Close Tuesday Afternoon
• May 7, 2012 -- Fuel Service Temporarily Suspended at Ulster Travel Plaza on I-87
• May 4, 2012 -- Ramp Closure: Grand Island Boulevard (Exit 17) to I-190 Southbound
• May 4, 2012 -- Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 3,000 Tickets Issued During Second Operation Hang-Up  
• May 4, 2012 -- Fuel Service Temporarily Suspended at Ardsley Travel Plaza on I-87 Northbound
• May 4, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• May 3, 2012 -- “Operation Spring Brake” Returns to Thruway May 7
• May 2, 2012 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Operation Spring Brake/Antler Alert
• May 2, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 8 p.m.: Delays Cleared on Tappan Zee Bridge
• May 2, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 5 p.m.: Left Lane Blocked on Tappan Zee Bridge
• May 2, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory, 4:50 p.m.: I-87 Northbound Re-opens Near Newburgh
• May 2, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory, 1:30 p.m.: Lanes closed on I-87 Northbound
• May 2, 2012 -- Antler Alert!
• May 1, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 11:30 a.m.: Delays Cleared on I-190
• May 1, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 10:30 a.m.: Right Lane Blocked on I-190
• May 1, 2012 -- Fuel Service Temporarily Suspended at Ulster Travel Plaza on I-87

April

• April 30, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 6:30 p.m.: Delays Cleared on Northbound I-87
• April 30, 2012 -- TRAFFIC ADVISORY 2:30 p.m.: Delays on Northbound I-87
• April 27, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: Delays Cleared Between Exits 15 (NJ I-287) and 12 (West Nyack)
• April 27, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: Delays Southbound Between Exits 15 (NJ I-287) and 12 (West Nyack)
• April 27, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• April 24, 2012 -- Public Auction Set April 25
• April 24, 2012 -- Ramp Closure: Westbound Route 198 Ramp to I-190 Southbound
• April 23, 2012 -- Final Weekend Closure on I-190 Scheduled April 27
• April 20, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• April 16, 2012 -- Weekend Closure on I-190 Scheduled April 20
• April 13, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• April 12, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: Westbound Driving Lane Now Open Near Utica
• April 12, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: Southbound Delays Between Exits 17 (Newburgh) and 18 (New Paltz) Now Clear
• April 12, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: Delays Between Exits 17 (Newburgh) and 18 (New Paltz)
• April 12, 2012 -- Thruway Authority Announces Westbound Driving Lane Closure Near Utica Due to Tractor-Trailer Accident
• April 11, 2012 -- Fuel Service Temporarily Suspended at Clifton Springs Travel Plaza on I-90 Eastbound
• April 11, 2012 -- Temporary Traffic Stops on I-87 North and Southbound
• April 10, 2012 -- Fuel Service Temporarily Suspended at Clarence Travel Plaza on I-90 Westbound
• April 9, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: Northbound Delays on I-87 Between Interchanges 15A (Sloatsburg) and 17 (Newburgh) Now Clear
• April 9, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: 4 p.m.
• April 9, 2012 -- Weekend Closures on I-190 Begin April 13
• April 6, 2012 -- Pavement Repairs Near Canandaigua
• April 6, 2012 -- Northbound Lanes Reopen Near Exit 4 on I-87
• April 6, 2012 -- Temporary Traffic Stops on I-87 Southbound
• April 6, 2012 -- Northbound Lane Closure Near Exit 4 on I-87
• April 6, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project

March

• March 30, 2012 -- Toll Lane Work at Interchange 39 Begins Monday
• March 30, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• March 26, 2012 -- Emergency Detour Signs for Exit 23-24 Corridor
• March 23, 2012 -- MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Thruway Exit 23-24 Corridor
• March 23, 2012 -- Traffic Patterns Shift on I-87 Near Albany
• March 23, 2012 -- Work Begins Sunday at Interchange 34A Toll Plaza
• March 23, 2012 -- Temporary Traffic Stops on I-87 North and Southbound
• March 23, 2012 -- Northbound Exit 14 Off-Ramp of I-190 Temporarily Closed
• March 23, 2012 -- Diesel Fuel Service Restored at Guilderland Travel Plaza on I-90
• March 23, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• March 22, 2012 -- Diesel Fuel Service Suspended at Guilderland Travel Plaza on I-90
• March 20, 2012 -- Fuel Service Temporarily Suspended at Sloatsburg Travel Plaza on I-87
• March 20, 2012 -- Fuel Service Repairs at Scottsville Travel Plaza on I-90
• March 16, 2012 -- I-190 Construction Begins Monday, March 19
• March 16, 2012 -- I-90 Eastbound Crossover Scheduled for, Monday, March 19
• March 16, 2012 -- Tappan Zee Bridge Project Enters Next Phase  
• March 14, 2012 -- St. Patrick’s Day: Prevent Drunk Driving
• March 13, 2012 -- Pile Driving Demonstration on New Tappan Zee  
• March 13, 2012 -- Temporary Traffic Stops on I-87 Northbound
• March 12, 2012 -- I-90 Construction Begins Between Williamsville Toll and Exit 53 (I-190)
• March 6, 2012 -- Temporary Closure of Highway-Speed E-Z Pass at Spring Valley Toll Barrier
• March 5, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory Update 8:09 p.m.
• March 5, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory 2:20 p.m.: Delays on Westbound I-90 - Near Schenectady
• March 1, 2012 -- Construction Resumes on I-90 between Hamburg and Silver Creek
• March 1, 2012 -- State Holds Public Hearings on Building a New Tappan Zee Bridge as Part of Accelerated Construction Schedule  
• March 1, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory Update: All Lanes Re-Opened Eastbound I-90 Between Interchange 25A and Interchange 25

February

• February 29, 2012 -- Traffic Advisory: All Lanes Blocked Eastbound On I-90 Between Interchange 25A - 25
• February 28, 2012 -- State Holds Public Hearings on Building a New Tappan Zee Bridge as Part of Accelerated Construction Schedule  
• February 28, 2012 -- ADVISORY: Temporary Closure of Highway Speed E-ZPass at Spring Valley Barrier
• February 27, 2012 -- Bridge Construction to Impact Westchester County
• February 24, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• February 24, 2012 -- Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
• February 20, 2012 -- UPDATE, 4:40 p.m.: Traffic Moving on I-87 Southbound
• February 20, 2012 -- ADVISORY, 3:40 p.m.: Delays on I-87 Southbound
• February 17, 2012 -- Fuel Service To Be Suspended at the Pembroke Travel Plaza on I-90 Eastbound
• February 17, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• February 17, 2012 -- Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
• February 15, 2012 -- ADVISORY: Exit 9W of Palisades Interstate Parkway
• February 15, 2012 -- Work Continues on New Rochelle Bridge
• February 10, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• February 10, 2012 -- Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
• February 9, 2012 -- Vendors Sought for Thruway Farmers Markets
• February 7, 2012 -- Tappan Zee Qualified Bidders Named
• February 3, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• February 3, 2012 -- Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
• February 2, 2012 -- 197 Motorists Pulled Over for ‘Move Over’ Violations
• February 1, 2012 -- Fuel Service To Be Suspended at the Pembroke Travel Plaza on I-90 Eastbound

January

• January 30, 2012 -- Super Bowl Fans: Drive Safe
• January 27, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• January 27, 2012 -- Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
• January 24, 2012 -- Commissioner McDonald And Executive Director Madison Announce On-Time Completion And Release Of Tappan Zee Bridge Draft Environmental Impact Statement  
• January 20, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• January 20, 2012 -- Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
• January 20, 2012 -- Exit 11 Ramp on I-87 Northbound Reopened
• January 19, 2012 -- ADVISORY 3:30 p.m.: Exit 11 Northbound Ramp on I-87
• January 16, 2012 -- Cleveland Drive Bridge Topic of Open House
• January 13, 2012 -- UPDATE: 12:35 P.M.: Fuel Services Restored at Warners Travel Plaza on I-90
• January 13, 2012 -- Thruway Authority: Winter Weather is Here
• January 13, 2012 -- UPDATE 11:55 A.M.: I-190 Exit 16 Off-Ramp Re-Opens
• January 13, 2012 -- ADVISORY 10:25 A.M.: I-190 Exit 16 Off-Ramp Closed
• January 13, 2012 -- Fuel Services Suspended at Warners Travel Plaza on I-90
• January 13, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• January 13, 2012 -- Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
• January 6, 2012 -- Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• January 6, 2012 -- Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
• January 4, 2012 -- UPDATE 2:55 P.M.: Exit 14 at Spring Valley Re-Opened
• January 4, 2012 -- ADVISORY 11:40 A.M.: Exit 14 at Spring Valley Closed

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