Thruway Authority announces reopening of Angola service area
A familiar stop along the thruway between Buffalo and Pennsylvania is back open for business.
The New York State Thruway Authority announced Tuesday that the new Angola service area has reopened. Located on I-90 eastbound and westbound between exit 57A (Eden-Angola) and exit 58 (Silver Creek-Irving-NY Routes 5, 20 & 438) in Erie County, it's the 26th service area to reopen to customers as part of the $450 million private investment to redevelop and modernize all 27 service areas.
With its raised walkway over both lanes of the thruway, the Angola service area is one of the busiest service areas on the state system and serves as a gateway to Western New York.
The opening of the Angola Service Area signifies the completion of the modernization of service areas along the more than 346-mile stretch of the I-90.
'We've reached another milestone in the Service Area Redevelopment Project, as motorists can now enjoy a seamless trip on the Thruway with every new service area open from Albany to the Pennsylvania State line,' Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank G. Hoare, Esq. said. 'The project is nearing completion with one location left to open, and it marks the Thruway Authority's commitment to modernizing our transportation system and enhancing safety and reliability on the system.'
New restaurants include:
• Shake Shack
• Chick-fil-A
• Panda Express
• Auntie Anne's (opening soon)
• Cinnabon (opening soon)
• Three Starbucks locations (One located in restaurant building, and two Drive-Thru locations available in both eastbound and westbound parking lots)
Customers can learn more about the project including a project map, photo gallery and renderings and more information about the planned amenities and services on the Thruway Authority's website.
The Thruway Authority's service areas are open 24 hours a day and offer motorists a variety of food and beverage options, restroom facilities and fueling for passenger and commercial vehicles. Taste NY Farm Markets are also available at select locations.
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