Weight restricted on Route 6

Saturday, June 1, 2019 - 10:49

BERNE — The Albany County Department of Public Works announced on Friday evening that, effective immediately, cars and trucks with weights exceeding 10 tons are prohibited from traveling on County Route 6 (Ravine Road) over the White Birch Pond Outlet, which is 200 feet south of Partridge Run Road in the Town of Berne.

This restriction will be in place until repairs are completed.

 

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