Part of The New York Thruway Will Be Closed Friday Night

If you are traveling along the I-90 in New York tonight, expect some delays.

The New York State Thruway Authority announced that they will be shutting down all Eastbound lanes of the thruway from Exit 60 to Exit 59 in Western New York for roadwork.

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You can expect heavier than normal delays due to an anticipated increase in traffic due to visitors coming into Western New York for the total eclipse on Monday.

New York Governor Kathy Hocul said the State has learned from the last time the state was home to a major event.

“We saw from the last experience many years ago that there were traffic jams and people running out of gas,” “We’re not going to let that happen in New York because we’re New Yorkers and we’ll be prepared.”

The New York State Department of Transportation also issued a warning to drivers. They stated that you should never drive while wearing Solar Eclipse glasses.

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The glasses are meant to filter a lot of light and could cause you to have an accident if you wear them while driving.

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