BUFFALO (WKBW) — The driving ban that has been in place in the City of Buffalo is about to come to an end.
The Buffalo Common Council announced on Twitter that the driving ban in Buffalo will be lifted effective Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 12:01AM. The ban will be replaced with a TRAVEL ADVISORY.
⚠️ The driving ban in the City of Buffalo will be LIFTED effective Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 12:01AM.
— Buffalo Common Council (@BFLO_CC) December 29, 2022
The ban will be replaced with a TRAVEL ADVISORY. pic.twitter.com/WhYsZVUiUV
Governor Hochul announced the Erie County portion of I-190 and State Routes 5, 33, and 198 will also fully reopen at midnight.
The City of Buffalo was the last remaining part of Erie County that had a driving ban in place since the beginning of the blizzard. Other parts of Erie County had bans lifted over the last couple of days.
Commissioner Nate Marton said plows will have visited 100% of streets once by Wednesday night, and about 80% have had two pass throughs.
Mayor Brown said trash and recycling pick-up remains suspended indefinitely.
The NFTA says it is adding additional routes where road conditions have improved.
As of Thursday, December 29, Paratransit will be running limited service due to road conditions. You can reschedule trips by calling 716-855-7239.