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ALBANY, NY (08/31/2009)(readMedia)-- The New York State Thruway Authority and State Police Troop T today reminded motorists to drive responsibly, buckle up and be mindful of other vehicles during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend.

"Labor Day weekend is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year, as motorists head out to enjoy the last holiday of summer" said Thruway Authority Executive Director Michael R. Fleischer. "To reduce congestion and to assist in getting motorists to their destinations safely and on time, the Authority is removing lane restrictions wherever possible."

Last year, more than 2.7 million vehicles traveled more than 98 million miles on the Thruway between Friday, August 29, and Monday, September 1.

"With roads being very busy during the Labor Day weekend, motorists are encouraged to stay alert and aware of their surroundings," said Troop T Major Robert C. Meyers. "Wearing seat belts, allowing plenty of time to reach one's destination and remembering to take frequent safety breaks will help ensure a safe trip this holiday weekend."

This year, the Authority will take the following steps to help facilitate traffic and keep motorists informed along the 641-mile superhighway:

Suspend Construction - In an effort to minimize traffic congestion, the Authority will temporarily suspend construction along the Thruway System during the following dates and times:

New York Division (from Interchange 1 in Yonkers to Interchange 18 in New Paltz) will suspend construction from noon on Thursday, September 3, until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8.

Albany Division (from Interchange 19 in Kingston to Interchange 29 in Canajoharie) will suspend construction from noon on Thursday, September 3, until noon on Tuesday, September 8.

Syracuse Division (from Interchange 29A in Little Falls to Interchange 44 in Canandaigua) will suspend construction from 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, until 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. (This schedule includes suspension of construction for the State Fair, which began last week.)

Buffalo Division (from Interchange 45 in Rochester to Interchange 61 at the Pennsylvania state line) will suspend construction from noon on Thursday, September 3, until 11 p.m. on Monday, September 7.

Provide Traveler Information - If major traffic delays occur, motorists will be advised through electronic Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) along the roadway and the Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) stations. The HAR stations broadcast traffic advisories, road conditions, weather reports and safety tips to travelers 24 hours a day. Motorists can tune their vehicle radios to the following frequencies: New York City area and Tappan Zee Bridge Corridor - 530 AM; Newburgh, Kingston, Albany, Rochester and Buffalo areas - 1610 AM; the Utica area - 540 AM; Syracuse, Lafayette area and Geneva/Waterloo area - 1620 AM; and in the Ripley area - 98.7 FM. Motorists may also receive up-to-date road condition information by calling toll-free 1-800-THRUWAY (1-800-847-8929) or logging onto www.nysthruway.gov .

Additionally, 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. Since the system's inception in August 2006, more than 6,300 subscribers have signed up to receive TRANSalert notifications.

For the most up-to-date information about unscheduled incidents affecting travel on the Thruway, motorists are encouraged to sign up for the TRANSalert service at the Authority's website at www.nysthruway.gov/tas/ .

Monitor Traffic Incidents - In addition to State Police Troop T and maintenance patrols, the Authority will monitor traffic conditions for accidents and incidents by using closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras. By utilizing the Authority's interactive mapping interface, customers can check on current, up-to-minute traffic incidents and access cameras along various sections of the Thruway system. There are currently more than 80 traffic cameras operating. Customers can access those cameras by logging on to the Authority's website at www.nysthruway.gov/webcams/index.html. Active monitoring facilitates quicker incident detection and response, thereby minimizing customer delays.

Holiday traffic delays are most likely to occur at the Lackawanna and Williamsville Toll Barriers near Buffalo; at Albany Interchanges 23 and 24; at the Canaan Toll Barrier and Interchange B1 on the Berkshire section of I-90, which connects the Thruway to the Massachusetts Turnpike; at Newburgh Interchange 17; at Harriman Interchange 16; and at the Woodbury, New Rochelle and Tappan Zee Bridge toll barriers near New York City.

The busiest section of the Thruway will most likely be the Tappan Zee Bridge Corridor (Rockland and Westchester counties), especially northbound at the beginning of the holiday weekend and southbound at the close.

To avoid becoming tired while on the road, motorists are encouraged to use one of the Travel Plazas or rest areas located along the Thruway to take a break. For a complete listing of services and amenities at the 27 Travel Plazas, visit the Authority's website at http://www.nysthruway.gov/travelplazas/directory.html.

In the event of an emergency, breakdown or minor accident, motorists are advised not to stop within or near travel lanes. If the vehicle can be driven, motorists should travel to the nearest exit or safe location. If the vehicle is inoperable, motorists should activate four-way flashers and stay inside the vehicle until authorized personnel arrive to provide assistance. In an event of an emergency, motorists are advised to call either 1-800-842-2233 or 911 to report the situation. Travelers should never walk along the roadway.

Over the holiday weekend, State Police Troop T, which exclusively patrols the Thruway System, will be out in full force aiding motorists and enforcing traffic laws. The Thruway Authority and State Police remind all travelers to buckle up and properly secure children under age 4 in a child safety seat.

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NOTE TO MEDIA: For an audio sound byte on this press release, pre-recorded by Authority spokesperson Dick Bennett, please call 1-866-239-2845 and select the "Thruway" option.

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