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Thruway Authority Announces Fuel Services to be Temporarily Suspended at Schuyler Travel Plaza

Restaurant and Restroom Services Remain Available

ALBANY, NY (04/28/2008; 1621)(readMedia)-- The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that fuel services at the Schuyler Travel Plaza, located westbound between Interchanges 30 (Herkimer) and 31 (Utica) at milepost 227, will be temporarily suspended on Tuesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. due to necessary electrical work. Restaurant and restroom services will remain available to motorists.

Westbound vehicles in need of fuel are advised to stop at the Iroquois Travel Plaza, located approximately 17 miles prior to Schuyler Travel Plaza, near Interchange 29A (Little Falls) at milepost 210. The next travel plaza with available fuel services beyond the Schuyler Travel Plaza is the Chittenango Travel Plaza, located approximately 39 miles west of the Schuyler Travel Plaza, near Interchange 34 (Canstota) at milepost 266.

The Authority will activate Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) to alert motorists of the temporary fuel suspension.

The Authority appreciates motorists' patience during this necessary work.

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