ALBANY — State road and bridge construction projects are suspended through Tuesday to allow for easier travel throughout New York State this Memorial Day holiday weekend.
“Memorial Day Weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year and we are taking every step we can to minimize delays and disruptions on New York’s roadways,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “These actions put drivers first and will help New Yorkers get where they need to go in less time and with less aggravation this holiday weekend.”
The construction suspension is designed to prioritize the convenience of motorists to minimize traffic congestion and travel delays due to road and bridge work.
There will be slight variations for certain Thruway projects based on previous traffic volume. A detailed schedule of Thruway lane closures throughout the holiday weekend is available here.
AAA predicts that of the more than 38 million people traveling more than 50 miles from home this weekend, an estimated 34 million of them will be traveling by car. This Memorial Day weekend is expected to have the second highest travel volume on record, with a 2.1 percent increase in vehicle travel since the 2015 Memorial Day Weekend, due to low gas prices.
