Thruway Authority Announces I-84 Reopened Eastbound Between Exits 6 & 21

ALBANY, NY (02/26/2010)(readMedia)-- The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that I-84 has been reopened eastbound between Exits 6 (Montgomery, Newburgh, NY Route 17K) and 21 (New Salem, Brewster, US Route 6, US Route 202, NY Route 121).

Exit 6 along I-84 is at milepost 34; Exit 21 along I-84 is at milepost 71. The New York State Thruway Authority maintains I-84 under contract with the New York State Department of Transportation.

Heavy snow, congestion from stopped vehicles and fallen trees contributed to the decision early February 26 to close this portion of I-84 in both directions. Motorists should plan for residual delays and congestion.

In the event of an emergency, breakdown or minor accident, motorists are advised not to stop within or near travel lanes. If the vehicle can be driven, motorists should travel to the nearest exit or safe location. If the vehicle is inoperable, motorists should activate four-way flashers and stay inside the vehicle until authorized personnel arrive to provide assistance. In an event of an emergency, motorists are advised to call either 1-800-842-2233 or 911 to report the situation. Travelers should never walk along the roadway.

During inclement weather, motorists will be advised through electronic Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) along the roadway and the Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) stations. The HAR stations broadcast traffic advisories, road conditions, weather reports and safety tips to travelers 24 hours a day. Motorists can tune their vehicle radios to the following frequencies: New York City area and Tappan Zee Bridge Corridor – 530 AM; Newburgh, Kingston, Albany, Rochester and Buffalo areas – 1610 AM; the Utica area – 540 AM; Syracuse, Lafayette area and Geneva/Waterloo area – 1620 AM; and in the Ripley area – 98.7 FM.

Motorists may also receive up-to-date road condition information by calling toll-free 1-800-THRUWAY (1-800-847-8929) or logging onto www.nysthruway.gov .The Thruway's TDD/TTY number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-253-6244. Road conditions for highways across New York State, including the Thruway, can be found at www.511ny.org/.

Motorists can also find the latest forecasts by the National Weather Service for regions along the Thruway by logging onto the Thruway's website at www.nysthruway.gov/weather/.