Tractor Trailers Banned Wednesday On Major Roadways

Tractor trailers on some roadways have been banned because of the fifth nor’easter to hit the Hudson Valley in the past few weeks. The ban remains in effect until further notice.

Motorists are urged to avoid any travel, unless absolutely necessary, the Thruway Authority said.

According to 511ny.org, all tractor trailers are banned on the following roadways until further notice:

• I-87 (Thruway) in both directions (NB/SB) between Exit 1 (NYC Line) and Exit 17 (I-84)
• I-287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) in both directions (EB/WB) between Exit 1 (Route 119) and Exit 12 (I-95/Midland Avenue)
• I-95 (New England Thruway) in both directions (NB/SB) from the NYC Line to the Connecticut Line
• I-84 in both directions (EB/WB) between the PA Line and Connecticut Line
• I-684 in both directions (NB/SB) between the Hutchinson River Parkway and I-84

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