Tandem and Empty Truck Ban on Thruway

Overturned white vehicle on a Finger Lakes Thruway shoulder with emergency lights, stopped trucks, and traffic.
An overturned vehicle and stopped traffic are seen on a Finger Lakes Thruway, likely related to a truck ban, with emergency services on scene.

TANDEM AND EMPTY TRUCK BAN: Due to the forecasted sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts of more than 70 mph, all tandems, empty trucks and tractor-trailers are restricted from traveling on the New York State Thruway (I-90) from exit 36 (Watertown – Binghamton – I-81) to the Pennsylvania border, and on the Niagara Thruway (I-190) between I-90 and exit 22 (Route 62) until further notice.

 

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