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NCSO: Travel ban lifted in Niagara County; Erie County in 'major coordination effort'
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On Sunday morning, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office announced, “Effective immediately the travel ban for Niagara County has been lifted. A travel advisory will remain in place at this time. A travel advisory is also in place for the City of Lockport, City of Niagara Falls and the City of North Tonawanda.
Please use caution when traveling due to varying roadway conditions.”
City of Niagara Falls: Travel Ban Lifted, but Advisory Remains
From the Office of Mayor Robert Restaino:
“Merry Christmas! Our crews have been working throughout the night to clear obstructions and move snow drifts. The city will remove the travel ban but will maintain a travel advisory. Please exercise extreme caution if you are going to drive, as conditions in some areas are still challenging. Please remember your cooperation is necessary to effectively clean and clear snow from roadways.”
The office added, “As we continue to clear our streets, abandoned vehicles are being towed to make way for plows to clear the road. If you have had your vehicle towed, please call 716-286-4711 to receive information on your vehicle.”
The New York State Thruway Authority announced, “BUFFALO: ROAD CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC I-90 BETWEEN EXIT 46 ROCHESTER AND THE PA STATE LINE. I-90 in both directions, between Exit 46 Henrietta and the Pennsylvania state line, closed to ALL TRAFFIC, due to weather.”
And, “BUFFALO: ROAD CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC I-190 BETWEEN MILEMARKER 0 AND 21.1 ROAD CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC: I-190 in both directions between mile marker 0 and 21.2, due to weather.”
•Shortly after 1 p.m., Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz tweeted:
“A countywide driving ban remains in effect. Non-emergency vehicles on the roads right now slow down responses and power restoration for everyone. You may get stuck yourself, going from somewhere passable to somewhere impassable.”
Prior to that, he tweeted:
“The snow ban has unfortunately moved north again and has intensified, though still south of the worst impacted areas. Our @ErieCountyDPW crews report that snow is falling at a rate of 2-3" per hour and whiteout conditions persist.”
“The countywide driving ban remains as the storm ban shifts and is now hitting areas only lightly impacted by the storm up until this point.”
“From @ErieCountyESU Commissioner Neaverth, today is a major coordination effort. With visibility improved, we can deploy even more assets and partners to get into areas that were unable to be accessed up until this point.”
“Crews are out in the southtowns now as snow is falling at 3" per hour in some areas. This is why we need everyone to stay off the roads. We are clearing roads for emergency crews to continue to get where they're needed - and to make sure no more folks get stuck as the storm moves.”
“Strike team rescues are still focusing on individuals trapped in vehicles, and our other priority is working with utilities to get power restored. We are still trying to get into some of the hardest hit areas, particularly in the City of Buffalo.”
“If the storm has subsided near you and there is an open road, do not plan on going into the City of Buffalo to try and rescue family/friends. Most of Buffalo is still impassable. Just because it looks open near you, doesn't mean you will be able to get very far a few miles away.”
“While emergency services have resumed taking calls, but there are still significant delays due to impassable roads and stuck cars. This is especially true in the City of Buffalo. Our primary goal is to get solid routes open to the area hospitals.”
“This is not the Christmas any of us hoped for nor expected, but try to have as merry a Christmas as possible today. Remember the holiday spirit and why we're a community of good neighbors. Again, my deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones.”
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Travel bans in Erie and Niagara County remain in effect
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The weather outside is still frightful. So officials in Western New York are advising people to stay inside. And definitely don’t try to drive anywhere.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said a driving ban remains in place while road crews try to clear the roads of snow.
Wind chills are still below zero, there is still a driving ban in effect countywide. Do not go outside, stay indoors and stay where you are, even if you have lost power. It is the best way to stay safe. — Mark Poloncarz (@markpoloncarz) December 24, 2022
The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office has also issued a statement this morning nothing that the previously issued travel ban is still in effect until further notice.
“The southern end of Niagara County continues to experience significant weather conditions. Motorists who have not heeded the travel ban have become stranded in their vehicles. Please stay off the roadways so first responders can work to assist those motorists,” the statement said.
The City of Lockport also issued a statement re-upping its own driving ban. “The travel ban in the City of Lockport is still in effect until otherwise stated. Please stay home and stay safe.”
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Travel advisories issued in towns, cities across Western New York during snow storm
WKBW — Several municipalities issued travel advisories Monday due to severe winter weather.
Both Lockport and Niagara Falls issued a travel ban for drivers early on Monday. As of the evening, the travel advisory in Niagara County has been lifted, but drivers are urged to continue to use caution.
In an updated release Monday evening, Niagara Falls announced the ban was lifted and is now a travel advisory.
“Throughout the rest of the evening If you do not need to travel, please stay home so our crews can continue to work on clearing the streets," said Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino. The release says plows will now begin treating residential streets and the alternate parking restrictions have been suspended for the evening.
The City of North Tonawanda also issued a travel ban Monday. North Tonawanda Police tweeted that the ban is in effect until 6:00 p.m.
*Please Share* Mayor Auston Tylec has issuing a Travel Ban until 6pm in the City of North Tonawanda due to inclement weather. In addition, City Hall, The Recreation Center, and Youth Center will be closed. pic.twitter.com/7CsWWxx81A — N.Tonawanda Police (@NTPoliceDept) January 17, 2022
The City of Buffalo, Amherst and the Town of Tonawanda all issued travel advisories Monday morning. The advisories in Amherst and the Town of Tonawanda have since expired.
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Dateline: 12/23/2022 ... Effective 2:00pm, Niagara County will be upgrading the travel advisory to a full travel ban until further notice. Share this page. ... Lockport, NY 14095-0461. Telephone: (716) 439-7000 . Employee Login. Powered by revize. Government Website Experts Login.
The City of Lockport is lifting the Travel Ban and reducing it to a travel advisory as of 8am 12/25/22. Our major roads have been cleared, but side streets will take longer, especially due to abandoned cars that were stuck during the storm. We would appreciate everyone's continued cooperation and patience while we clear all of the City ...
The City of Lockport is calling for a TRAVEL ADVISORY within city limits for the remainder of the Winter Storm Warning from 10am December 23 through 10 am December 25, 2022, at which time conditions will be re-evaluated to determine necessity and/or further action. Travel could be difficult with areas of icy conditions and freezing temperatures.
If you have any questions or other needs, please call our non-emergency number at 716-433-7700. The travel ban is expected to be lifted at 6 p.m. The City of Lockport is calling for a TRAVEL BAN within city limits. Essential Personnel are still to report. The City of Lockport cautions travelers to avoid all unnecessary travel whenever possible ...
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Emergency responders are exempt. You may contact our non-emergency line at 716-433-7700 to report issues or call 911 for emergency assistance. The City of Lockport has declared a State of Emergency due to the severe weather conditions that are impacting travel and safety. This State of Emergency is to allow for the City to respond effectively ...
A travel ban remains in effect in Niagara County until further notice. ... Lockport, NY (14094) Today. Cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. ... 2022 Dec 24, 2022 ...
Lockport, NY (14094) Today. Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. High 26F. ... 2022 Jan 17, 2022; A travel advisory is in effect in the city of Lockport until 7 a.m. Tuesday, due to ...
Lockport, NY (14094) Today. Sunny to partly cloudy. High 48F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.. ... 2022 Dec 25, 2022; Niagara County Sheriff's Office ... The travel ban has been lifted across Niagara ...
Effective immediately- the City of Lockport has a travel advisory through 10 pm tonight.
North Tonawanda's travel ban expired at 6 p.m. and Niagara Falls and Lockport downgraded their bans to travel advisories. Lockport's advisory expired Tuesday morning at 7 a.m.
A travel ban is in effect for the City of Lockport until further notice. A travel advisory has been issued by Niagara County for other municipalities. ... Lockport, NY (14094) Today. Sunshine and ...
A vehicle stuck in a snowbank along Route 5 in Lackawanna, on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News. Niagara County and the City of Niagara Falls lifted their travel bans this ...
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said a driving ban remains in place while road crews try to clear the roads of snow. Wind chills are still below zero, there is still a driving ban in effect countywide. Do not go outside, stay indoors and stay where you are, even if you have lost power. It is the best way to stay safe. The Niagara County ...
Lockport, NY ... 2022 Dec 23, 2022 ... A State of Emergency that includes a travel ban was also declared in North Tonawanda and will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday.
The travel ban will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. Thursday and replaced with a travel advisory. ... some major highways in Western New York were reopened. ... Dec. 25, 2022, banning all on-street ...
Travel Advisory Update. Please be aware that the City of Lockport is calling for a travel advisory from 10pm Friday March 3, 2023 until 10am Saturday March 4, 2023 due to the continued weather conditions. Our salters and plows are out, but driving conditions require caution. The winter weather mix of sleet and snow create unpredictable and ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Travel bans remain in place for much of Western New York on Sunday with blizzard conditions transitioning into winter storm warnings for Erie, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, …
Exits 1 (I-90) to 21 (Robert Moses Pkwy) Road Status: Wet Conditions. Pavement Conditions: Wet Spots. Weather Conditions: Rain. Updated: 03/03/2024 01:08 AM. Back to Top. Information is updated as conditions change. Current Thruway road conditions also available at: 1-800-THRUWAY (1-800-847-8929)
If you have any questions or other needs, please call our non-emergency number-716-433-7700 Thank you. The City of Lockport is calling for a TRAVEL ADVISORY within city limits from January 14, 2024 at 6am until January 14, 2024 at 6pm due to the Winter Storm at which time conditions will be re-evaluated to determine necessity and/or further ...
The travel ban has been lifted across Niagara County. A travel advisory will remain in place at this time. A travel advisory is also in place for the City of Lockport, City of Niagara Falls and ...
Lockport, NY ... 2022; The travel ban in the city of Lockport will be lifted at 6 p.m. Monday unless the weather changes significantly before then, Mayor Michelle Roman announced. ...
and last updated 5:18 AM, Jan 18, 2022. WKBW — Several municipalities issued travel advisories Monday due to severe winter weather. Both Lockport and Niagara Falls issued a travel ban for ...