NYS Thruway in Rockland County reopened following overpass repairs
A stretch of the New York State Thruway in Rockland County is back open after being shut down since Friday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/466w3Ui
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NYS Thruway in Rockland County reopens following overpass repairs
A stretch of the New York State Thruway in Rockland County is back open after being shut down since Friday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/466w3Ui
Stretch of New York State Thruway in Rockland County reopens
The lanes had been closed while crews removed a badly damaged portion of the South Broadway overpass.
New York State Thruway lanes closing due to construction
New York State Thruway lanes will be closed to traffic in Rockland County on Friday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/466a283
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