For Immediate Release: October 14, 2008, 8:13 a.m.

Thruway Authority Announces All Westbound Lanes Reopened Near Interchange 25A (Schenectady)

The New York State Thruway Authority announced that all westbound lanes near Interchange 25A (Schenectady) have been reopened. They were closed earlier this morning at milepost 158.3 due to a roll over accident involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor trailer.

The Authority did activate its Highway Advisory Radio (HAR), Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and sent a TRANSalert to subscribers to alert motorists of the accident and closure.

The Authority appreciates motorists' patience during this time.

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The Authority offers a free email service called TRANSalert to its customers via email or text messaging to inform them of major unscheduled incidents that may affect their travel on the Thruway.  To sign up for the TRANSalert service, customers can visit the Authority’s website at www.nysthruway.gov/tas/.

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