Article: STATE POLICE, NEW YORK STATE DOT TO PROHIBIT PARKING ALONG INTERSTATE 690 AND ROUTE 695 IN SYRACUSE, ONONDAGA COUNTY DURING JULY 4 FIREWORKS AT NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS

The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release:

The New York State Police and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) are asking for the public's cooperation to not stop and park along Interstate 690 and State Route 695, or access ramps, to observe the July 4th fireworks display.

During previous July 4th displays, large numbers of vehicles have used the shoulders and ramps of the interstate highways as a parking lot to observe the fireworks. In some instances, motorists have set up lawn chairs and engaged in impromptu tailgate parties along the highway.

Interstate 690 and State Route 695 are high-speed, controlled access highways with a ...

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