Governor calls for tractor trailer ban on Sunday

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Photo credit A tractor trailer pulled over in Grand Island. January 30, 2019 (Photo via NYS Police)

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a tractor trailer ban on Sunday at 10 a.m. because of the high winds.

"New York is preparing to endure yet another extreme weather event that could bring strong winds resulting in significant power outages," Governor Cuomo said in a statement. "I want to make it abundantly clear that utilities are expected to be prepared with response plans to deal with emergencies and quickly restore power to residents following any storm-related outages. We expect that utilities will be working aggressively and around-the-clock to fully restore power to all New Yorkers affected by this storm. The state is monitoring the situation closely and is prepared to assist localities quickly as needed."

The tractor trailer ban will only apply to empty tractor trailers and empty tandem ban.

BELOW ARE THE LIST OF ROADS BANNED FOR TRACTOR TRAILERS

 

DOT Highways:

  •        I-390 from Dansville to Rt 104
  •        I-490 from I-90 exit 45 to I-90 exit 47
  •        I-590 (full extent)
  •        Rt 104 at the Bay Bridge
  •        I-190 from Grand Island to Lewiston / Queenston
  •        I-290 from I-190 to I-90
  •        NY 5 from I-190 to NY 179 (with a full truck ban on the elevated section of the Skyway)
  •        US 219 from I-90 to Peters Rd
  •        NY 400 from NY 16 to I-90
  •        I-990 from I-290 to NY 263

 

Thruway Highways:
  •        I-90 between exit 31 (Utica) and exit 61 (Ripley to PA line)
  •        Niagara Thruway (I-190)