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Repaving Project Northbound Between the Woodbury Toll Plaza and Interchange 17

ALBANY, NY (10/05/2007; 1501)(readMedia)-- The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that a repaving project northbound between the Woodbury Toll Plaza and Interchange 17 (Newburgh, I-84, Route 17K, Stewart Airport) will begin on Tuesday, October 9.

Tilcon New York, Inc. Crews will be performing full depth pavement repairs that will necessitate overnight lane closures. The closures will be in place, northbound, for three miles, beginning one mile north of the Woodbury Toll Barrier.

On Tuesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 11, the left lane will be closed from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m. On Wednesday, October 10 and Friday, October 12, the right lane will be closed from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.

The Authority will activated Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) 530 AM in the Tappan Zee Corridor and 1610 AM in the Newburgh area to advise motorists of the lane closures.

The overall project will consist of full depth pavement repairs, asphalt overlay and milling from one mile north of the Woodbury Toll Barrier to Interchange 17 (Newburgh, I-84, Route 17K, Stewart Airport).

The $11.5 million contract was awarded to Tilcon New York, Inc. of West Nyack, New York. The project is expected to be completed in August 2008.

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

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