For Immediate Release: 10/03/24  
Contact: Kelly Holland | Office of Media Relations and Communications | (716) 346-9995 | Kelly.Holland@thruway.ny.gov   

TRAVEL ADVISORY: THRUWAY AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND TRAFFIC SHIFTS ON SOUTH GRAND ISLAND BRIDGES THIS WEEKEND

Northbound South Grand Island Bridge Will be Closed to All Traffic Starting Friday, October 4 at 9 P.M. Through 9 A.M. Saturday, October 5

Traffic Will be Diverted to Southbound South Grand Island

Southbound South Grand Island Bridge to be Closed to All Traffic Starting Saturday, October 5 at 9 P.M. Through 9 A.M. Sunday, October 6

Traffic Will be Diverted to Northbound South Grand Island Bridge

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced the temporary closure and subsequent traffic shifts on the South Grand Island Bridges starting on Friday, October 4. The closures will allow crews to complete the inspection of the structures as required every two years by the National Bridge Inspection Standards. 

Beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, October 4 through 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, the northbound South Grand Island Bridge will be closed to all traffic. During this time, motorists traveling north on the Niagara Thruway (I-190) entering Grand Island will be diverted to a single lane on the southbound South Grand Island Bridge.  

On Saturday, October 5 from 9 p.m. through 9 a.m. Sunday, October 6, the southbound South Grand Island Bridge will be closed to all traffic. Motorists traveling south on I-190 off Grand Island will be diverted to a single lane on the northbound South Grand Island Bridge.  

The inspection process is weather dependent and subject to change. Drivers should plan for moderate delays throughout the duration of the closures. Motorists are urged to be alert and follow the posted work zone speed limits. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.

For up-to-date travel information, motorists are encouraged to download the Thruway Authority’s mobile app which is available for free on iPhone and Android devices. The app provides motorists direct access to real-time traffic and navigation assistance while on the go. Travelers can also visit the Thruway Authority’s interactive Traveler Map for real-time traffic updates and sign up for TRANSalerts for traffic information.

For more information, follow the Thruway on Facebook, X and Instagram, or visit thruway.ny.gov.

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