The New York State Thruway Authority (Authority) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, have initiated a Corridor Study on the New York State Thruway near Buffalo in Erie County. The Corridor Study is being conducted on I-90 between Interchanges 49 (Transit Road) and 53 (I-190) and on the Youngmann Memorial Highway (I-290) between (I-90) and Interchange 7 (Main Street). The purpose of this study is to develop a plan to address capacity, structural, safety, and operational needs for this section of the Interstate Highway System over the next 30 years.

The Buffalo Corridor Study is currently on hold. The Authority anticipates the study will resume in the Summer of 2010.