The New York State Thruway Authority recently announced the reopening of the new Mohawk Service Area located on Interstate 90 eastbound between exit 27 (Amsterdam - NY Route 30) and exit 26 (Schenectady - Scotia - I-890 - NY Routes 5 & 5S) in Montgomery County.
The location is the 25th service area to reopen to customers as part of the $450 million private investment to redevelop and modernize all 27 service areas on the Thruway. No toll or tax dollars are being used for construction.
“We’ve reached another milestone in the service area redevelopment project, as customers can now fully experience new service areas along I-90 from Albany to Buffalo, in both directions,” Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank G. Hoare, Esq. said. “Modernizing our transportation system is a priority for the Thruway Authority to improve the travel experience for customers and enhance safety and reliability.”
New restaurant concepts include:
- Burger King
- Dunkin’ (Drive-Thru)
- Applegreen C-Store
- Taste NY Food and Drink Products
Other amenities include:
- Outdoor seating
- Dog walking area
- Private nursing area
- Digital tourism kiosk
- Four Level 3 high speed EV chargers are expected to be installed at a later date
The Thruway Authority’s service areas are open 24 hours a day and offer motorists a variety of food and beverage options, restroom facilities and fueling for passenger and commercial vehicles.
