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Commercial vehicle ban on I-90 in WNY, I-190 in effect

Gov. Hochul announced the ban at a press conference in Niagara Falls on Thursday.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Thruway Authority announced a commercial vehicle ban along a portion of the I-90 and the I-190 due to the winter storm. 

Commercial vehicles are banned on the I-90 from exit 46 (Henrietta) to the Pennsylvania line and all of the I-190 until further notice. 

You can check the latest conditions on the New York State Thruway's website thruway.ny.gov/travelers.

NITTEC posted notices on Friday at 6 a.m. that sections Route 400, Route 219, I-290, I-190, and Route 5 have all been closed to all traffic.

Route 400 has been closed from Olean Rd in Aurora to I-90 West Seneca because of winter weather. 

Route 219 has been closed from Peters Rd in Ashford to I-90 in West Seneca.

I-290 has been closed from I-190 in Tonawanda to I-90 in Amherst.

I-190 has been closed from Exit 21 (Niagara Scenic Parkway) in Niagara Falls to Exit 25 (Upper Mountain) in Lewiston.

Route 5 has been closed between Big Tree Road and I-190.

For more Storm Team 2 coverage:

A Blizzard Warning for Niagara, Orleans, Erie, and Genesee counties is currently in effect through 7am Sunday.  High winds and heavy snow are expected to reduce visibility. 

A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for  Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. This watch is for 7 a.m. Friday through 1 a.m. Monday.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Allegany County starting 10 a.m. Friday and lasting until 7 p.m. Sunday.

The bans will be in effect until further notice.

    

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