Worcester's I-88 Rest Area Due To Reopen Friday

WORCESTER – Closed since 2010, The Interstate 88 rest area, between Excits 18 and 19 in Worcester, is due to reopen this coming Friday.

“With the holiday travel season now upon us, I am extremely pleased that this rest stop, a critical component for highway safety, is set to reopen,” said state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, who pushed for the reopening. “I fought against the NYSDOT decision to shutter this and other rest areas four years ago, and reopening the site was among my top priorities this year.”