Emergency Closure of Interstate 88 Between Exits 10-12
OTSEGO COUNTY—On Tuesday, March 31, the New York State Department of Transportation, in coordination with the New York State Police, announced the immediate closure of Interstate 88 between Exits 10 and 12 in both eastbound and westbound directions until further notice. Later reports attribute the closure to a sink hole and a culvert collapse.
As per a press release, motorists are advised to follow the established detour routes:
• Eastbound traffic (from Binghamton): Travel will be diverted off I-88 at Exit 10 onto State Highway 7. Motorists may re-enter I-88 at Exit 12.
• Westbound traffic (from Albany): Travel will be diverted off I-88 at Exit 12 onto State Highway 7. Motorists may re-enter I-88 at Exit 10.
Detour signage is in place to guide motorists.
According to officials, there is currently no timetable for repairs. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available from the NYSDOT.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible, allow for extra travel time, and exercise caution while traveling along detour routes.
This article was updated on March 31.
Why? What, where, and when nicely answered. We have to decide which who of two, and the why is a mystery!
At the time, we did not have further details but wanted to let people know about the closure. The closure is the result of a sink hole/culvert collapse.