Thruway Authority is a critical component of New York State’s transportation infrastructure, responsible for operating and maintaining the 570-mile New York State Thruway system. As a key public agency, the Thruway Authority ensures safe, efficient, and reliable toll highway travel across major regional and interstate corridors. It provides essential roadway services including highway maintenance, toll collection, and traffic management, supporting both commercial and personal travel.

The organization is committed to continuous improvements in infrastructure, demonstrated through expansion projects, bridge rehabilitation, and rest area redevelopment. It also strives to integrate environmentally conscious practices, promoting sustainability along heavily traveled routes. The Thruway Authority partners with state and local entities to enhance mobility and economic activity throughout New York. Travelers benefit from extensive customer services such as real-time traffic updates, service plazas, and the EZPass electronic toll collection system. A forward-thinking approach to transportation ensures that the Thruway Authority remains a backbone of regional connectivity.

Website: https://www.thruway.ny.gov/

Key Services:

– Maintenance and operation of the New York State Thruway road network
– Toll collection, including EZPass services
– Traffic and roadway safety monitoring
– Infrastructure rehabilitation and expansion projects
– Traveler assistance and roadside amenities
– Coordination with local and state agencies for efficient transportation planning
– Environmental and sustainability initiatives for highway operations