New York Closes Six Rest Areas

In a move to save more money, New York State closed the final four of six rest areas this month. The move is expected to save $500,000 annually. Although, the plan calls for the rest areas to be reopened in 18 months some are doubtful.

One organization that is weary of the closings is the New York State Motor Truck Association who believes truck parking is already limited for semi trucks.

The state rest areas of Lewis (southbound) and Schroon Lake (northbound) on Interstate 87 and Worcester (eastbound) and Wells Bridge (westbound) on I-88 closed Dec. 2. Last month, Brewerton/Hastings on I-81 (southbound) and Schodack on I-90 (westbound) closed.

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