Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled Due to Tappan Zee Bridge Work

TARRYTOWN, NY — A new drainage system being installed under the westbound/northbound New York State Thruway this week will require overnight lane closures.

Up to three northbound lanes will have to be closed from exit 8A (Elmsford–NY Route 119–Saw Mill River Parkway North) to the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Thruway officials said the month-long work will involve pavement removal, soil and rock excavation, drainage pipe installation, backfilling and paving.

Tappan Zee Constructors LLC will be implementing noise abatement measures in the area, officials said.

All southbound lanes will remain open during the operation.

The specific lane closings, which began overnight Thursday, from exit 8A to the Tappan Zee Bridge on the Northbound Thruway, are as follows:

• Friday, August 19: Closures begin 8 p.m. one left lane, 9 p.m. two left lanes, 11:59 p.m. three left lanes; Closures end 6 a.m., Saturday, August 20.
• Sunday, August 21: Closures begin 9 p.m. one left lane, 10 p.m. two left lanes, 11:59 p.m. three left lanes; Closures end 7 a.m. Monday, August 22.
• Monday, August 22: Closures begin 8 p.m. one left lane, 9 p.m. two left lanes, 11 p.m. three left lanes; Closures end 7 a.m., Tuesday, August 23.
• Tuesday, August 23: Closures begin 8 p.m. one left lane, 9 p.m. two left lanes, 11 p.m. three left lanes; Closures end 7 a.m., Wednesday, August 24.
• Wednesday, August 24: Closures begin 8 p.m. one left lane, 9 p.m. two left lanes, 11 p.m. three left lanes; Closures end 7 a.m., Thursday, August 25.

All lane closures are subject to change due to traffic, weather or emergency situations. Please visit the Thruway website here for real-time information regarding traffic conditions.

Photo credit: NY Thruway Authority.