RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police confirmed that a body was located near the Patroon Island Bridge in Rensselaer on Tuesday morning. Employees of the Department of Transportation reported finding the body on I-90, just east of the bridge.
The right lane of I-90 before Exit 7 was closed for an hour and a half while law enforcement assessed the scene. State police stated that there is currently no threat to the public.
The investigation remains ongoing. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.