This story has been updated to reflect the latest travel restrictions.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Travel bans are currently in effect in Erie, Niagara and Genesee counties.
In addition to the countywide bans, a number of local municipalities also announced travel advisories and bans, which began at different times.
Starting Friday at 6 a.m., all commercial traffic was banned on I-90 from the Pennsylvania line to exit 46 (Rochester I-390), Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday night ahead of the impending snowstorm.
The ban on all commercial vehicles also includes nearly all of I-190, from the I-90 to exit 22 (Route 62) in Niagara Falls.
The ban will remain in effect until further notice.
The following roads are closed:
- I-90 (Exits 46 to 61)
- I-190
- I-290
- U.S. Route 219
- NY Route 400
- NY Route 5 (Big Tree Road to downtown Buffalo)
- Niagara Scenic Parkway (John B. Daly to LaSalle Expressway)
- Route 93 (Route 5 to Tonawanda Creek Road)
- Lewiston Queenston, Rainbow and Peace bridges into the U.S.
A series of blizzard and winter storm warnings took effect across much of western New York Friday morning at 7 a.m. For the latest weather alerts and updates, click/tap here.
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