Lane Closures Suspended for Holiday Weekend

Traveling during the busy Independence Day holiday weekend may be a little easier with the announcement that lane closures will be suspended.

Governor Andrew Cuomo said that work on road and bridge construction projects—and the ensuing lane closures—will be suspended from 6 a.m. Friday, July 1, to 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, in order to accommodate travelers.

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Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.

Cuomo said he encouraged everyone to drive safely during the holiday weekend.

“Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year and by putting drivers first we are helping to ensure travelers get where they need to go as quickly and with as little delay as possible,” he said.

There will be slight variations for certain Thruway projects based on previous traffic volume. A detailed schedule of Thruway lane closures throughout the holiday weekend is available here.

Travelers are reminded to check 511NY by calling 511 or by accessing www.511ny.org before departing. The free service allows users to check road conditions or link to air and transit information.

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