Change In Traffic Pattern On I-87 During Intersection Work

NYACK, NY — Construction of the shared bicycle and pedestrian path is moving into its next stage at the Rockland Landing. A new temporary traffic pattern will allow for the construction of a new intersection at Hillside Avenue and Route 9W.

Beginning as early as Wednesday, all motorists exiting the New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) at exit 10 (South Nyack) will now use the ramp that recently went into service.

• Those headed toward Piermont and New Jersey will turn left onto Hillside Avenue/Route 9W southbound at the end of the ramp (see graphic below). Motorists turning left must first come to a full stop.
• Local traffic to the Nyacks will continue to bear right connecting them to Hillside Avenue to Route 9W northbound.

"Unfortunately, this new temporary traffic pattern means that motorists will temporarily be unable to access Hillside Avenue from Shadyside Avenue," South Nyack Mayor Bonnie Christian told residents in an email. "Motorists looking to head north on Hillside Avenue to 9W northbound will be detoured to South Boulevard and South Highland Avenue (detour signs will be in place). We will still be able to access Shadyside Avenue from Hillside Avenue (southbound, up the hill)."

The temporary traffic pattern will remain in effect for several months.

The 12-foot wide path is located on the northern side of the westbound span of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Separated from traffic by a concrete barrier, the path will also feature six scenic overlooks across the length of the 3.1-mile crossing of the Tappan Zee. It is due to be completed in 2019.

SEE:

Work Continues On Shared-Use Path For Mario Cuomo Bridge