News from the Thruway

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $7.8 million project to rebuild the Meadow Hill Road bridge over the Thruway (I-87) in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The modern structure replaces a 72-year-old bridge and represents the second major Thruway bridge completed in the Hudson Valley this spring.

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today announced a partnership with the Thruway Authority and regional transportation authorities across the state to remind fans to have a safe ride home if they are planning to attend watch parties as the world turns its focus to worldwide soccer fandom over the next few weeks.

On June 9, 2026, New York State Police Troop T conducted another Operation Hard Hat along the New York State Thruway, issuing a total of 101 tickets. The majority of citations (70) were for speeding, and of those speeding motorists, 10% were traveling at least 20 mph over the posted work zone speed limit.

Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day stretch of high outdoor temperatures that will impact areas across the state beginning Wednesday and continuing through the weekend. Scattered thunderstorms are also possible across the state Wednesday and Thursday, with the potential for severe local weather. Feels-like temperatures will get into the high 90s, low 100s in areas across the New York City, Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, Capital Region and Southern Tier regions Thursday through Friday. Heat Advisories are not currently in effect but may be declared later in the week.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $39.7 million pavement improvement project on the New England Thruway (I-95) between Mamaroneck and Rye in Westchester County.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $64 million pavement improvement and safety enhancement project is underway on the Thruway (I-90) in Erie County. The 6.5-mile project starts just east of exit 50 (Niagara Falls – I-290) through exit 53 (Buffalo Downtown - Canada – Niagara Falls – I-190) and includes both directions. This stretch of roadway is used by approximately 132,000 vehicles daily.

Tuesday, June 2 marked the final meeting of the NYS Thruway Authority Board for longtime Board Member and former Chair Joanie Mahoney, closing a decade of transformative leadership and service.

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced the Leland Avenue Bridge, located just west of exit 31 (Utica - I-790 - NY Routes 8 & 12) over the I-90 ramp in Utica will temporarily close to traffic to allow the Thruway Authority to safely perform bridge joint replacements on the bridge. Approximately 5,200 [JD1.1]motorists travel on the bridge daily.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting of the members of the New York State Thruway Authority Finance Committee, New York State Thruway Authority Audit Committee, followed immediately by a meeting of the members of the New York State Thruway Authority Board, will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 1 p.m. EDT.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that law enforcement statewide will increase patrols to deter alcohol- and drug-impaired driving and reckless driving through the Memorial Day weekend. The increased enforcement period starts at 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, and runs through 11 p.m. Monday, May 25. Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, and police will be out in force to remove impaired and reckless drivers from the state’s highways and help ensure travelers can arrive safely at their destinations.