Accident closes Western Avenue from Northway to Schoolhouse Road

Posted: Jan 13, 2021 / 06:38 PM EST / Updated: Jan 13, 2021 / 06:40 PM EST

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) — All lanes of traffic on Western Avenue are closed due to an accident.

The accident has closed all lanes of Western Avenue from the Northway to Schoolhouse Road in Guilderland.

Motorists should find alternate routes.

To check the traffic on your route make sure to check out our traffic page online and watch our traffic report every weekday morning on NEWS10 in the Morning.

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