Traffic Alert Update: Thruway Announces I-87 Northbound Lanes Near Interchange 20 (Saugerties) Now Open

• by New York State Thruway Authority

ALBANY, NY (06/26/2009)(readMedia)-- The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that all northbound lanes along I-87 near Interchange 20 (Saugerties) have reopened.

All lanes were blocked for several hours following a multi-vehicle accident that occurred earlier this morning.

The Authority had activated a Dynamic Message Sign Board, Highway Advisory Radio and issued a TRANSalert to subscribers to notify them of the incident and resulting delays.

The Authority appreciates motorists' patience during the incident.

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The Authority offers a free email service called TRANSalert to its customers via email or text messaging to inform them of major unscheduled incidents that may affect their travel on the Thruway. To sign up for the TRANSalert service, customers can visit the Authority's website at www.nysthruway.gov/tas/.