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.

Graphic poster illustration of The Stanley Theatre on Genesee Street in Utica
Illustration: The Stanley Theatre on Genesee Street, Utica

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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