For Immediate Release: October 14, 2008, 10:05 a.m.

Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Reopened at North Grand Island Bridge

The New York State Thruway Authority announced that all lanes on the North Grand Island Bridge located on I-190 have been reopened. They were closed earlier today due to a serious personal injury accident.

During the closure, northbound traffic was directed off I-190 at Exit 20 (Long Road).

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

The Authority appreciates motorists' patience and understanding 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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