National Grid will begin replacing overhead utility lines that cross a section of the Thruway this week, resulting in periodic traffic slowdowns, according to The New York State Thruway Authority.
The work is being done between exit 43 (Manchester/Palmyra) and exit 44 (Victor/Canandaigua).
The slowdowns — 12 in all — should be less than 15 minutes each, affecting eastbound and westbound lanes. One slowdown will occur beginning at noon on Monday. Three will happen Wednesday with the first at 10 a.m. Four will happen Saturday beginning at 6:30 a.m., and four more will occur Sunday beginning at 6:30 a.m.
The eastbound slowdowns will begin at the rest area at milepost 353 between exits 46 (Rochester/Corning/390) and 45 (Rochester/Victor/490), while the westbound slowdowns will begin at milepost 340.51 at exit 43 (Manchester/Palmyra).
New York State Police and Thruway traffic safety personnel will help coordinate the slowdowns while National Grid completes their work.
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