News from the Thruway

Governor Hochul today deployed snow removal personnel and equipment to Massachusetts to support the state’s winter storm response as a blizzard brought more than two feet of snow to areas across the southeastern region of the commonwealth. New York State Thruway Authority deployments include 10 large dump trucks and 16 personnel.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on ongoing State preparedness efforts ahead of a severe winter storm set to impact the state and directed all non-essential employees to telecommute on Monday.

State of Emergency Declared for Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Greene, Delaware, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester and Contiguous Counties

Wintry Mix of Snow, Rain and Freezing Rain to Impact Areas Across the State Friday Through Saturday

New LED Blank-Out Signs with “No Trucks” Messaging and Upgraded Detection System Among Latest Improvements To Prevent Collisions with Low-Clearance CSX Railroad Bridge

State of Emergency Remains in Place Statewide; New Yorkers Urged to Remain Inside and To Avoid Travel Throughout Duration of Storm

Beginning 12 a.m. Sunday, All Commercial Vehicles Required to Travel Exclusively in the Right Travel Lane on All State Roads, including the New York State Thruway

Extreme Cold Watches in Effect from 7 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Saturday for the North Country; Feels-Like Temperatures as Low as Negative 50 Degrees Possible Friday Night and Negative 30 Degrees Saturday Night

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the State’s preparations ahead of lake effect snow set to impact areas east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario beginning today and continuing through at least Tuesday night.