The New York State Thruway Authority is enhancing winter safety with new green hazard lights for over 700 plow trucks and supervisors statewide. These lights, complementing traditional amber lights, aim to improve visibility for drivers during snowstorms and whiteout conditions, a key concern on the 570-mile highway.
In addition, a pilot program using iCone tracking devices will alert drivers through apps like Google Maps and Waze when a plow is nearby.
These initiatives are part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to ensure safer navigation during winter storms, urging motorists to “don’t crowd the plow” and stay alert.
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