A $45 million pavement revitalization project on the New York State Thruway has begun in Chautauqua County. The work will cover nearly 35 miles between exit 59 (Dunkirk - Fredonia - NY Route 60) and exit 60 (Westfield - Mayville - NY Route 394). … [Read more...]
One Person Died Following A Tractor Trailer Accident on I-90 Near Silver Creek
One person died Wednesday night in a tractor trailer accident on the Thruway near Silver Creek. New York State Police said a tractor trailer headed eastbound on the Thruway drifted into the other lane, striking another tractor trailer that was … [Read more...]
NYS Thruway Tolls Increasing in 2024, 2027
Tolls on the New York State Thruway are going up 5% for EZ Pass users in 2024, with a second toll hike set for 2027. The New York State Thruway Authority Board of Directors voted Tuesday to raise tolls for the first time in 14 years. The 5% … [Read more...]
NYS Comptroller’s Audit – Thruway Has $276.3 Million in Uncollected Tolls, Fees
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said the Thruway Authority needs to do better collecting $276.3 million owed in toll fees. An audit released by the Comptroller's office states that a change in collection agencies resulted in a lapse in collections … [Read more...]
Report: $1.2 Billion Funding Gap Through 2031 Could Lead to Worsening Infrastructure on NYS Thruway
A report said a $1.2 billion funding gap through 2031 for the New York State Thruway system could lead to worsening infrastructure. The National Transportation Research Nonprofit, TRIP, released the report, "The New York Thruway: The Empire … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation Wins Significant Victory Over NYS in Federal Court
The Seneca Nation of Indians have won a significant victory over New York State in federal Court. Native News Online reports the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of Seneca Nation when it rejected the state's attempt to … [Read more...]
27 Dead Following Winter Storm in Buffalo
At least 27 people have died in Erie County following a winter storm that paralyzed a good portion of Western New York over the Christmas Holiday weekend. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz confirmed via Twitter of the 27 people who have died … [Read more...]
NYS Thruway Authority Approves Motion to Raise Tolls
The New York State Thruway Authority has approved a motion to move a proposed toll hike forward. The Thruway Authority is seeking a 5% increase on tolls for NY E-ZPass customers, the first system-wide rate hike for E-ZPass users since 2010. It … [Read more...]
Police Looking for Driver of Van Involved in Fiery Crash on Route 20 in Sheridan
Sheriff's Deputies are looking for the driver of a van involved in a fiery crash on Route 20 that shut down the Thruway on Tuesday in the town of Sheridan. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said a van traveling on Route 20 lost its wheel, … [Read more...]
Final Toll Booth Removed on NYS Thruway In Transition to Cashless Tolling
The final toll booth on the New York State Thruway was removed Monday. Governor Kathy Hochul said the removal of the toll plaza in Westfield at exit 60 was the final piece in the $355 million dollar Cashless Tolling Design-Build Project. A total of … [Read more...]
