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A travel advisory is in effect today (Monday, October 20) in Albany due to a scheduled closure on the South Mall Expressway. The New York State Department of Transportation has announced that the ramp from the expressway to Interstate 787 northbound will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closure is necessary to facilitate a routine bridge inspection.
Drivers should anticipate delays and are advised to follow the posted detour, which directs traffic via I-787 southbound and South Pearl Street. The Department of Transportation emphasizes the importance of planning for extra travel time and notes that construction activities are weather-dependent and may change based on conditions.
For up-to-date travel information, motorists can call 511, visit 511NY.org, or download the free 511NY mobile app.