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Thruway Authority Announces Interchange 17 Reconstruction Project

to Necessitate Lane Closures and Traffic Stoppages on I-84

ALBANY, NY (05/02/2008; 1635)(readMedia)-- The New York State Thruway Authority announced that steel work being conducted as part of the Interchange 17 Reconstruction Project will necessitate lane closures with periodic traffic stoppages on I-84 beginning on Monday, May 5, 2008, weather permitting.

The left lane in both directions on I-84 in this area will be closed overnight from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. beginning on Monday, May 5, 2008 through Thursday, May 8, 2008.

Periodic traffic stoppages will also occur during the overnight lane closures. The stoppages are expected to last no more than 10 minutes each, and are outlined below:

• 9:00 p.m. Monday May 5 until 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 6
• 9:00 p.m. Tuesday May 6 until 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 7
• 9:00 p.m. Wednesday May 7until 5:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8
• 9:00 p.m. Thursday May 8 until 5:00 a.m. Friday May 9.

The Authority has activated Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) in advance of the closures to advise motorists of the closures and traffic stoppages. Motorists are urged to tune to Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) 1610 AM for updates.

The work is being completed by A. Servidone/B. Anthony Construction Corporation of Castleton, New York and is scheduled to be completed by November 2009.

The Authority appreciates motorists’ patience while this essential project moves forward.

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