NYS Thruway

The ramp closure from I-481 northbound to the New York State Thruway has been extended through the end of next week.

A statewide enforcement effort targeting fraudulent license plates resulted in more than 3,300 tickets, including many on the Thruway.

Workers Memorial Day held at the State Fairgrounds near monument remembering 80 highway workers killed on the job in work zones.

Navigating I-81 construction just got easier. The New York State DOT has launched a free app to provide real-time traffic alerts, road closures, and project updates. Officials say the app can help commuters plan ahead and even explore job opportunities related to the massive highway overhaul.

New York State Thruway tolls set to increase in 2024 and 2027

The City of Syracuse is answering a plea for help from the City of Buffalo and the state by sending crews and equipment to snowed-in Western New York.

This week, Governor Kathy Hochul and NY health officials warned New Yorkers of a surge of three different viruses, and the state Thruway EZ Pass tolls will increase by 5% in 2024 and 2027. Also, the City of Syracuse dealt with illegal marijuana shops while SUNY got a new chancellor. Check this week's WAER Round-Up for more information on health and infrastructure and what other local news you've missed from Dec. 5-9!

Thruway Authority cites a drop in revenue during the pandemic for the proposed rate increase. The plan currently is to increase EZ Pass toll rates by 5% in 2024 and 2027.

.AAA Travel expects 48 million people to travel this holiday weekend.

A total of $84 million in tolls will be used to reconstruct the highway between exit 37 at Liverpool and electronics parkway, and exit 39 at I-690.