UTICA, N.Y. — A tractor trailer rollover has forced the closure of the Oriskany Street ramp to downtown from Route 12, as well as the eastbound lanes of Oriskany Street from the Varick Street/State Street ramp to Broadway, according to the Utica Police Department.
The accident occurred Wednesday morning, prompting authorities to advise motorists to use alternate routes while emergency crews work to clear the scene.
“Updates will be released upon road openings,” the department stated in a social media post.
No additional details regarding the cause of the rollover or potential injuries were immediately available.
Motorists in the area are urged to plan for delays and avoid the affected routes.
A tractor trailer rollover disrupts downtown Utica traffic, leaving key roadways closed until further notice.