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6 days ago
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Thruway authority hires firm for study of Grand Island bridges
ALBANY — The New York State Thruway Authority has selected a Buffalo-based engineering firm to lead a $1.6 million federally funded study of the four Grand Island bridges and the I-190 corridor. During a meeting on Tuesday, the Thruway Authority's board of directors unanimously agreed to hire WSP USA, Inc., formerly Parsons Brinckherhoff, to conduct a planning and environmental linkages study. The assessment will include, 'an analysis of the bridges against the regional transportation network's current and future needs, an investigation of feasible project alternatives and an examination of social, economic and environmental conditions.' In addition, the study will involve a Life Cycle Cost Analysis and result in the development of a forecast for future toll revenue. The study will be conducted under a two-year contract that includes an option for a third year and will be performed in cooperation with the Greater Buffalo Regional Transportation Council, a metropolitan planning organization covering Erie and Niagara counties. The finished product is expected to help guide future maintenance, rehabilitation and potential reconstruction activities involving the bridges and the thruway corridor. The cost of the study will be covered under a planning grant awarded to the Thruway Authority last year under the Bridge Investment Program, which is funded through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Law. In an announcement on the awarding of the grant, Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank G. Hoare noted that the original Grand Island bridges were built in the 1930s and have become 'increasingly expensive to maintain due to both their age and structural complexity.' He said at the time that the funding would allow the authority to 'enhance the safety and improve the efficiency and reliability of the bridges for all who travel over them for generations to come.' The Grand Island Bridges serve more than 47.5 million vehicles annually and are part of a commercial corridor that links an estimated $23.7 billion in US-Canada freight trade. They are also the only connection points between the 21,000 residents of Grand Island and the mainland.
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19-03-2025
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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.
