UPDATE: Thruway Authority Announces Right Lane Northbound Reopened Between Interchanges 20 & 21

Left Lane Northbound, Both Lanes Southbound Remain Closed

by New York State Thruway Authority

ALBANY, NY (01/11/2010)(readMedia)-- The New York State Thruway Authority has announced the right lane northbound between Interchanges 20 and 21 has been reopened. The left lane northbound and both southbound lanes remain closed due to a southbound tractor trailer accident at milepost 108.8.

Earlier this morning, around 4 a.m., a tractor trailer accident at milepost 108.8 southbound - along I-87 approximately 5 miles south of Interchange 21 (Catskill, Cairon, Route 23) - closed all lanes along I-87.

At this time, one lane northbound and both lanes southbound along I-87 between Interchanges 20 and 21 remain closed. Interchange 21 is located at milepost 113.89; Interchange 20 is located at milepost 101.25.

Motorists are advised to seek alternated routes and plan for extended delays during the morning commute. All lanes will be reopened as soon as conditions safely permit.

The Authority has activated Highway Advisory Radio and Dynamic Message Signs and has sent TRANSalerts to subscribers to notify them of the closure and resulting delays.

The Authority appreciates motorists' patience during this unscheduled closure.

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