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Tractor-Trailer Ban Now In Effect For I-87 Stretch Tractor-Trailer Ban Now In Effect For I-87 Stretch
Tractor-Trailer Ban Now In Effect For I-87 Stretch Due to deteriorating weather conditions as the fourth Nor'easter of the season pelts the area, the state has issued a travel advisory and tractor-trailer ban for I-95 in both directions between Exit 17 and the New York City line until further notice. New York State Police said all tractor-trailers are restricted from entering or traveling on the following roadways: I-87 Between Exit 17 Newburgh and the NYC line. I-95, Garden State Parkway Connector, and I-287 Motorists are urged to avoid any travel unless absolutely necessary and seek alternate routes.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Tractor-Trailers Get Stuck In Snow After Violating Interstate Travel Ban Tractor-Trailers Get Stuck In Snow After Violating Interstate Travel Ban
Tractor-Trailers Get Stuck In Snow After Violating Interstate Travel Ban Despite a ban of all tractor-trailers on all major thruways, several drivers waited for state police to leave I-84 in the East Fishkill area and then became stuck in the snow, according to state police. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, multiple truck drivers waited until State Troopers stopped writing tickets and then snuck onto the I-84 and became stuck. "We (the State Police) stopped writing tickets because it became too dangerous, and that's when the drivers snuck onto the highway," he said. After calling for help, the roadway had to be closed until tow trucks could arrive to re…

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by Kathy Reakes