Heads Up, Hudson Valley: Overnight Thruway Disruptions Loom Between New Paltz and Newburgh!

Alright, fellow travelers of the Hudson Valley – it’s time for a heads-up. That familiar stretch of the New York State Thruway, I-87, the one connecting New Paltz (Exit 18) and Newburgh (Exit 17), is about to get a little… complicated, at night anyway. Beginning next Sunday, November 17th, and running through to Friday, November 22nd, you’ll want to prepare for some significant overnight disruptions.

We're talking about more than just a little slowdown here. From 8 o’clock in the evening until the early morning hours, 6 a.m. to be precise, both northbound and southbound lanes will experience closures. And, perhaps more importantly, there will be intermittent, full traffic stops. Yes, you read that right – up to twenty minutes at a time where everything comes to a complete halt. It’s certainly something to factor into your late-night plans, or perhaps, re-evaluate them entirely.

So, what’s behind all this? Well, the New York Power Authority, NYPA, is tackling some overhead utility work. Essential, no doubt, for maintaining our infrastructure, but inconvenient nonetheless for those of us who rely on this vital artery. It’s the kind of necessary maintenance that, in truth, often comes with a bit of a headache for commuters and late-night drivers. Is it fun? Absolutely not. Is it important? Undeniably.

The advice, honestly, is pretty straightforward: if your route typically takes you through this particular corridor during those overnight hours, start planning now. Look for alternate routes, adjust your travel times, or, you could say, simply brace yourself for potential delays. A little preparation can go a long way in turning what could be a frustrating crawl into a merely anticipated pause. Drive safe out there, folks.