E-ZPass Repairs at Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Barrier to Necessitate Temporary Lane Closures

• by New York State Thruway Authority

ALBANY, NY (10/20/2009)(readMedia)-- The New York State Thruway Authority announced E-ZPass repair work at the Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Barrier will necessitate the closures of two Higher Speed E-ZPass toll lanes on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, weather permitting.

On Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Higher Speed E-ZPass toll lanes, lane numbers 11 and 12 located at the far left of the toll barrier, will be closed to make repairs to lane equipment. In the event of inclement weather the work will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2009 during the same time frame.

Please note this is a continuation of the work performed in the last two weeks.

The Authority will activate its Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) 530 AM to notify motorists of the closures.

The Authority appreciates motorists' patience while this essential work takes place.

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