TRAVEL ADVISORY: March 9 - 10, 2022

TRAVEL ADVISORY

Overnight Closure Planned for Westbound State Route 17 Between Exits 66 and 67

 The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that westbound State Route 17 will be closed between Exit 67 in Endicott, Broome County, and Exit 66 in Apalachin, Tioga County, from 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, to approximately 5 a.m. Thursday, March 10, to facilitate the removal of a disabled trailer and its load.

 Signed detours will direct traffic off Route 17 at Exit 67 to State Route 434 westbound to reach State Route 17 at Exit 66.  Variable message signs along the roadway will alert drivers of the upcoming closure.

 Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

 For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.

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 Scott Cook

NYSDOT Public Information Specialist