Expect Slow Downs on the New York State Thruway

If you're planning to travel on the New York State Thruway, you may run into traffic slow downs.

National Grid will be replacing overhead utility lines crossing I-90 near milepost 346.1 between exits 43 (Manchester – Palmyra – NY Route 21) and 44 (Canandaigua – Victor – NY Route 332). The work will require periodic traffic slowdowns lasting no more than 15 minutes eastbound and westbound.

The schedule for the slowdowns is as follows:
Wednesday, March 8 – Three slowdowns beginning at 10 am
Saturday, March 11 – Four slowdowns beginning at 6:30 am
Sunday, March 12 – Four slowdowns beginning at 6:30 am

The eastbound slowdowns will begin at the rest area at milepost 353 between exits 46 (Rochester – Corning – I-390) and 45 (Rochester – Victor – I-490). The westbound slowdowns will begin at milepost 340.51 at exit 43 (Manchester – Palmyra – NY Route 21).

Get more information at the New York State Thruway website.

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