Speeds Reduced on Several New York Roads Due to Winter Storm
Slow down if you have to travel on snow covered roads. Speeds have been reduced on a number of highways throughout New York state as the winter storm continues to hammer the east coast.
Speeds have been reduced to 45 mph on I-87 between Exit 24 in Albany and the NYC line, as well as I-287, I-95, the Garden State Parkway and the Berkshire Spur. The speed on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge has been reduced to 35 mph. Similar speed advisories of 45 mph are currently being employed on State Parkways, Route 17, I-84 and I-684.
Speeds lowered to 45 mph on I-87 from Albany to NYC during storm
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Vehicles are driven north on Interstate 787 as snow falls on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. The state put a 45 mph speed limit on I-87 from Albany to NYC. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul Buckowski/Albany Times Union
ALBANY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced various traffic restrictions on highways Monday night as the snowstorm hit downstate hard including instituting a 45 mph speed limit on I-87 from Albany s Exit 24 to New York City.
The speed reduction also is for the Berkshire Spur, as well as other highways going in and out of the New York City area.
02/01/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/01/2021 22:37
NYC Subway, LIRR, Metro-North to Resume Service Early Feb 2
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