WYSIWYG Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York City Subway will resume above-ground service at 5 a.m. on February 2 and the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North plan to resume service by 4 a.m. ahead of the morning rush after earlier suspensions. LIRR will operate on a weekend schedule through Tuesday. New York City buses continue to run on a reduced schedule - 75% of regular weekday service - and the Staten Island Railway is operating. MTA Bridges and Tunnels ban on empty tractor trailers and tandem trucks remains in effect. As the storm makes its way through the region, we continue to urge residents to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel and check in with family and friends, Governor Cuomo said. We understand the subway and commuter rail lines are critical for essential workers who need to get to work and the MTA is confident they can restore service to those New Yorkers early tomorrow morning.
Heavy snow in Westchester County, Hudson Valley prompts travel restrictions
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Tractor Trailers Banned on NYS Thruway, I-84
Due to the winter storm, tractor-trailers have been temporarily banned on the New York State Thruway.
On Monday, February 1, 2021, a major winter storm hit the Hudson Valley region. The storm is expected to continue into Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Most of the Hudson Valley is expected to get 12 to 24 inches of snow. Parts of the Catskills are expected to get up to 30 inches of snow. Travel conditions are predicted to be horrific , according to Hudson Valley Weather.
With the prediction that travel conditions will be dangerous, Governor Cuomo has announced a temporary ban on tandem trailers on many major highways in the Hudson Valley. According to a press release, short and long tandems will be banned on portions of the New York State Thruway effective Monday at 5 a.m. Specifically, this includes I-87 from the New York City Line to Exit 24 in Albany, as well as on all of I-95 and I-287. Additionally, empty trailers will also be bann
Road restrictions in Westchester, Hudson Valley due to heavy snow
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Road restrictions were put in place in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley due to the snow storm.
Given the expected impacts the storm will have on New York s transportation system, short and long tandems were banned on portions of the New York State Thruway.
Specifically, this includes I-87 from the New York City Line to Exit 24 in Albany, as well as on all of I-95 and I-287. Additionally, empty trailers are banned on I-87 between Exit 8 to Exit 21A, on the Berkshire Spur and on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
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