nys thruway

It's kind of an eerie thing when a 'landmark' of sorts that you've seen a hundred times and expect to see again is suddenly gone.

Last week Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke about renovating the 27 New York Thruway rest stops. He says the taxpayer isn't going to foot the bill.

The New York State Thruway Authority has approved a toll hike for drivers that is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2021.
The toll hike, which has been discussed for several months, will affect drivers that do not currently have an EZ Pass...

Traffic snarled to a stop on the New York State Thruway Friday morning as emergency crew responded to an accident.
Just before 7:00 a.m., both westbound lanes between Utica and Westmoreland were closed and backed-up due to the accident...

Deputy Director joins Keeler and takes all questions about going completely cashless on the NYS Thruway, and all state toll roads, bridges and tunnels.

When New York's toll roads go completely cashless you won't have to stop at a toll booth to pay the fare. And, some are worried it will also mean you won't have to be stopped by a state trooper to get a ticket.

The final gantry has been erected over the NYS Thruway, with plans to take the roadway cashless starting in November - including in Utica and Rome. Those without an EZ Pass could see a toll hike as well.

New York State Thruway rest stop employees have been furloughed across Central New York and Upstate New York since March when COVID19 hit.

The New York State Thruway is on track to go cashless by the end of the year - through the use of over 2,000 cameras watching cars go by daily - including the Utica exit.

The New York State Thruway is currently closed between the Herkimer and Utica exits, due to a crash with an injury.

The NYS Thruway Authority is closing all rest stop dining rooms and seating areas in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Forget about paying cash on the New York State Thruway next year.