ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Effective immediately, all commercial vehicles have been banned from traveling on the New York State Thruway (I-90) in both directions between exit 46 near Rochester and the Pennsylvania state line.
The restriction, announced on Thursday, impacts a significant stretch of the highway, including areas critical for freight and long-haul trucking operations. Officials have cited safety concerns as the reason for the ban, though further details on specific risks or conditions were not provided.
The New York State Thruway Authority stated that the measure will remain in place until further notice. Drivers of affected vehicles are urged to plan alternate routes to avoid disruptions.
No timeline has been given for the lifting of the restriction, but authorities are closely monitoring conditions along the route.
The unexpected ban comes as a precaution to ensure road safety in what officials described as potentially hazardous circumstances due to this weekend’s snow storm.