Major delays in the area of exits 23 and 24
An 18 wheeler flipped over on the northbound on the Thruway Thursday morning. The vehicle is stretched across all three lanes of the northbound stretch between exits 23 and 24 - all lanes are closed. Southbound is impacted as well, with only one lane open.
New York State Police say the area will remain closed for a period of time as they investigate. Detours have been set up - drivers are advised to take 787 as an alternate route.
🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨 I-87/NYS Thruway northbound from Exit 23 to 24 in Albany will remain CLOSED for investigation of a serious injury crash. Detours are in place. Seek alternate routes if possible. pic.twitter.com/BRUJ4Halok
— NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) May 23, 2024
Video of NYS Thruway now (betw exits 23 & 24) Albany. All lanes blocked northbound due to tractor trailer roll over. Major traffic delays southbound. Prayers for all involved in the crash. #NYSThruway pic.twitter.com/FScUaczB8E
— Diane O’Connor (@diane_o_connor) May 23, 2024

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