Travel Alert: Closures on I-87 scheduled for January 6
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Thruway Authority is alerting drivers that on January 6, 2024, at 7 p.m., the northbound lanes of the Thruway (1-87) from exit 17 in Newburgh to exit 18 in New Paltz will be fully shut down to all traffic for at least 12 hours. The closure will allow for a portion of the damaged Brookside Road overpass in New Paltz to be removed over the northbound lanes, weather permitting.
The Plattekill Service Area will be closed as a result. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes while the operation takes place.