Utica, NYPublished •Verified 2026-11-02
Thruway Lane Closures Near Utica, Nov. 2–6: Exits 29A to 33
Why it matters here
These stretches cover the Utica (31) and Verona (33) interchanges, so commuters heading to Rome, Herkimer or Turning Stone this week should allow extra time in daytime hours.

The Thruway has single-lane daytime closures on I-90 around Utica from Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, mostly between 6 or 7 a.m. and mid-afternoon, according to the Thruway Authority's lane-closure schedule (first reported by the Utica Phoenix). Nights are clear.
| Between exits | Direction & lane | Days and hours | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29A–30 | West, left lane | Mon–Tue & Thu 7 AM–5 PM; Wed 7 AM–3 PM; Fri 7 AM–noon | Road work |
| 29A–30 | East, left lane | Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM | Road work |
| 29A–31 | West, right lane | Tue–Thu 7 AM–5 PM; Fri 6 AM–noon | Bridge work |
| 31–32 | West, alternating lanes | Mon–Thu 6 AM–5 PM; Fri 6 AM–1 PM | Bridge work |
| 32–33 | East, right lane | Mon, Wed, Thu 8 AM–1 PM (weather permitting) | Road work |
The Thruway rates the traffic impact minimal to none. Schedules shift with weather, so check the live closure list or 511NY before you leave.
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