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Thruway Authority Announces Lane Closure on Tappan Zee Bridge

Motorists Should Expect Delays

ALBANY, NY (08/19/2008; 1940)(readMedia)-- The New York State Thruway Authority announces that the two right southbound lanes on the Tappan Zee Bridge have been closed in order to repair a punch through.

Motorists traveling in the area should expect delays.

Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) and Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) have been activated to inform motorists of the lane closures and delays.

The Authority appreciates motorists' patience at this time.

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The Authority offers a free email service called TRANSalert to its customers via email or text messaging to inform them of major unscheduled incidents that may affect their travel on the Thruway. To sign up for the TRANSalert service, customers can visit the Authority's website at www.nysthruway.gov/tas/.