For Immediate Release: August 15, 2008

Thruway Authority Announces I-190 Exit 8 (Northbound Niagara Street) and Exit 9 (Southbound Porter Avenue) Ramps to Be Closed for Parade

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that I-190 Exit 8 (Northbound to Niagara Street) and Exit 9 (Southbound to Peace Bridge-Canada-Porter Avenue) will be closed from approximately noon until 2:30 pm on Saturday, August 16, 2008 in order to accommodate the Caribbean Festival Parade.

Traffic will be able to exit I-190 and be redirected at the end of Exit 8 through a u-turn to Exit 9.

The Authority has activated its Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) and Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) to advise motorists of the I-190 exit 8 and 9 ramp closures.

The Authority appreciates motorists' patience and understanding as these ramp closures take place.

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