Are rest stop bathrooms open in NY?

All welcome centers, rest areas and text stops within New York State remain open and rest rooms and vending services continue to be available. To enhance public safety and prevent spread of COVID-19, enhanced cleaning measures at rest stops and welcome centers have been implemented.

Why are the rest stops on the NY Thruway closed?

A: The closures are part of a redevelopment project by Empire State Thruway Partners (Applegreen), according to Jonathan Dougherty, spokesperson for the Thruway Authority. Phase 1 of the project saw the closure of 10 areas across the state.

Why are all the rest areas closed in New York?

“To ensure continuity of services to Thruway customers during construction, no two consecutive service areas in the same direction of travel will be closed for renovations at the same time.

How many rest stops are there on the NYS Thruway?

There are 27 travel plazas and 11 parking/rest areas (or “text stops”) along the NYS Thruway, which includes Routes 90 and 87.

How long can you stay in a Thruway service area?

Please be advised that Thruway Authority Service Areas are posted for a maximum stay of 4 hours and are not designed for multiple day stays. Vehicles left for more than 4 hours at a Service Area will be towed at the owner’s expense.

How long is the Interstate 90 from Boston to Seattle?

Interstate 90 is a 3,101-mile route running east to west from Boston, Massachusetts, to Seattle, Washington. I-90 is the longest and northern-most coast-to-coast Interstate Highway in America.

Where does the New York State Thruway run?

The East/Westbound Thruway runs on I-90 from Massachusetts through the Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo towards Pennsylvania; the North/Southbound Thruway on I-87 runs from the Capital Region to New York City and back.