RESCHEDULED TRAVEL ALERT: This Saturday, January 13 at 8 p.m., the northbound lanes of the Thruway (I-87) from exit 17 (Newburgh) to exit 18 (New Paltz) will fully shut down to all traffic for at least 12 hours so a portion of the damaged Brookside Road overpass in New Paltz can be safely removed over the northbound lanes, weather permitting. Work was rescheduled from January 6 because of inclement weather. The Plattekill service area will be closed during this operation. Motorists should seek alternate routes while this work takes place or avoid travel in the area during these times, if possible. A detour will be in place beginning January 13 at 8 p.m. Motorists can read more about the operation at https://bit.ly/3RQNT8A. Closed to traffic since May, the Brookside Road overpass has been hit by over-height vehicles nine times in 2023 and 27 times since 2019. These repeated collisions have resulted in considerable damage to the steel that supports the overpass and decreased the amount of weight it can safely carry. Following regular monitoring and multiple inspections, Thruway and consulting engineers have determined the overpass should be removed in the interest of public safety.
Thruway lanes to close on January 13, between Newburgh and New Paltz to remove overpass
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