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Installation and Activation of Higher Speed E-ZPass Lane at Interchange 55 (Lackawanna)

Activation Will Necessitate Brief Lane Closure

ALBANY, NY (11/21/2007; 1101)(readMedia)-- The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that the installation and activation of a 20 mph higher speed E-ZPass lane at Interchange 55 (Lackawanna) westbound will take place on Monday, November 26, weather permitting. The installation and activation of this higher speed E-ZPass lane will necessitate the closure of one westbound entry lane at Interchange 55 from 9:30 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Motorist may experiences brief delays.

This 20 mph higher speed E-ZPass lane will join an existing 5 mph E-ZPass entry lane at Interchange 55, in addition to the two E-ZPass exit lanes. The installation will be completed by the Authority’s Buffalo Division Highway Maintenance Crews.

The Thruway Authority’s Buffalo Division will now have 22 higher speed 20 mph E-ZPass lanes located at the following Interchanges:

•45 (Rochester, Victor, I-490)

•46 (Rochester, Corning, I-390)

•47 (Rochester, LeRoy, I-490, Route 19)

•48 (Batavia, Route 98)

•48A (Pembroke, Median, Route 77)

•49 (Depew, Lockport, Route 78)

•55 (Springville, Orchard Park, US 219, Ridge Road, Lackawanna, West Seneca)

•56 (Blasdell, Mile Strip Road, Route 179)

•57 (Hamburg, Route 75)

•58 (Silver Creek, Irving, Route 438)

•59 (Dunkirk, Fredonia, Route 60)

•61 (Ripley, Shortman Road)

•North Grand Island Bridge

The Authority appreciates motorists' patience and understanding while this essential improvement takes place.

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