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Utica declares snow emergency; dump truck rolls over highway ramp
The City of Utica has declared a snow emergency due to a winter storm hitting Central New York and other parts of Upstate New York.
The Utica snow emergency takes effect tonight, Thursday, Jan. 2, at 10 p.m. All vehicles must be removed from city streets by 10 p.m. to facilitate safe passage for snow removal and emergency services, Mayor Michael P. Galime said.
Any vehicles left on the streets after the emergency takes effect are subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s expense. The snow emergency will remain in effect until further notice, Galime said.
The snowstorm and slick road conditions caused a dump truck to roll over on a highway ramp Thursday morning, according to the Observer-Dispatch. Photos released by the Utica Fire Department show the truck upside down with its load spilled out over the edge.
This photo released by the Utica Fire Department shows a dump truck that rolled over a highway ramp in downtown Utica, N.Y., on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.Utica FD
The Fire Department’s official Facebook page shared a post that said the driver escaped without injuries.
Police said the Oriskany Street ramp to downtown Utica from Route 12 closed around 10:30 a.m. Oriskany Street eastbound from the Varick Street-State Street ramp to Broadway is also closed; drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes.
Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida counties are currently under lake effect snow warnings, according to the National Weather Service. Between 1 to 3 feet of snow is expected to accumulate through Saturday, with wind gusts as high as 40 miles per hour.
“Travel could be very difficult to impossible,” the weather service said. “Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.”
This photo released by the Utica Fire Department shows a dump truck that rolled over a highway ramp in downtown Utica, N.Y., on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.Utica FD
Utica, NY Declares Snow Emergency as Dump Truck Rolls Over Highway Ramp
The city of Utica, New York has declared a snow emergency as winter weather continues to wreak havoc on the area. In addition to heavy snowfall and icy conditions, a dump truck has rolled over on a highway ramp, causing traffic delays and further complicating cleanup efforts.
The incident occurred on the ramp from Route 12 to the New York State Thruway, with authorities urging drivers to avoid the area if possible. The overturned dump truck has spilled its contents onto the roadway, creating a hazardous situation for emergency crews working to clear the scene.
With the snow emergency in effect, residents are being asked to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. City crews are working around the clock to plow and salt the streets, but the combination of snowfall and freezing temperatures has made for treacherous driving conditions.
As the cleanup efforts continue and the winter weather shows no signs of letting up, Utica residents are being urged to exercise caution and stay safe during this challenging time. Stay tuned for further updates on the situation.
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