Part of a $450 Million Project

This site marks the 25th service stop to reopen under the $450 million initiative to remodel and elevate all 27 service areas on the New York State Thruway. It’s important to note that this transformation is entirely funded by private investment, with no toll or tax dollars used in the construction.

Frank G. Hoare, Esq., the Executive Director of the Thruway Authority, expressed the importance of this milestone. “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,” he shared. “Modernizing our transportation system is a priority for the Thruway Authority to improve the travel experience for customers and enhance safety and reliability.”

Dining and Amenities

Visitors to the Mohawk Service Area can enjoy an array of modern dining options and updated amenities, including:

Food and Beverage Choices

• Burger King

• Dunkin’ with a convenient drive-thru

• Applegreen C-Store

• Taste NY Food and Drink Products, showcasing local favorites

Enhanced Amenities

The facility includes features designed to offer comfort and convenience to travelers and their families:

• Outdoor seating

• A dog walking area

• A private nursing area

• A digital tourism kiosk

Additionally, four high-speed Level 3 EV chargers are slated to be installed at a later phase, supporting sustainable travel.

Open 24/7 for Your Convenience

The Thruway Authority’s service areas operate around the clock, providing truck drivers and travelers with a reliable place to refuel, grab a bite, or simply take a break. Whether you’re driving a commercial vehicle or a passenger car, you’ll find a variety of food and beverage options, restroom facilities, and fueling stations designed to meet your needs.

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Pattersonville is the 21st service area to reopen, and it’s the second of four sites undergoing major transformations as part of a significant $450 million private investment aimed at updating all 27 Thruway service areas.

The Pattersonville upgrade delivers enhanced facilities specifically for commercial truck drivers. The renovation saw a complete overhaul of the building’s interiors, including dining areas, restrooms, and seating arrangements. The new layout now features a variety of restaurants, revamped restrooms, two additional family assist restrooms, a dedicated nursing area, more seating options, and convenient access to electrical outlets and charging stations for electronics.

Facilities available for truck drivers include:

• A separate entryway

• A spacious lounge

• Shower facilities

• Dedicated restrooms

• Laundry facilities with washer and dryer

Dining options available are:

• Panera Bread (Operating Hours: 7 am – 8 pm, Daily)

• Chick-fil-A (Operating Hours: 8 am – 9 pm, Monday-Saturday)

• Starbucks (Drive-Thru) (Operating Hours: 5 am – 8 pm, Daily)

• Applegreen C-Store (Open 24/7)

Additional amenities include:

• Outdoor seating areas

• A designated dog walking area

• An adult changing station

• A private nursing room

• A digital tourism kiosk

• Four Level 3 high-speed EV chargers (available soon)

“The Pattersonville Service Area is now open to customers in newly renovated space and expanded amenities for commercial drivers, the first service area in the Capital Region to reopen with these services,” expressed Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank G. Hoare, Esq. “The Thruway Authority is committed to modernizing the transportation system, improving the travel experience for motorists and maintaining one of the safest superhighways in the nation.”

The redevelopment of all 27 service areas is part of a $450 million public-private venture with Empire State Thruway Partners. Notably, this construction employs neither toll nor tax funds.

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