The NY Thruway rest area in Scottsville reopens. Here are the new features

Good news for vacationers: The Scottsville Thruway rest area is back open just in time for summer travel.

NY Thruway Rest Area in Scottsville: What’s New

Located between exits 47 (Rochester-LeRoy) and 46 (Rochester-Corning), the 17th new service area includes a play area, outdoor seating, an air-conditioned pet run, a dog walking area and a private care space. A digital tourism kiosk and four level three high-speed electric vehicle chargers will be available at a later date, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. Visitors will also be able to enjoy food from Burger King, Dunkin’, – which offers a drive-thru option – Applegreen C-Store and Taste NY Food and Drink products.

NY Thruway Improves Rest Areas: What’s Open and Closed?

The Scottsville rest area is the fifth to be completed this year as the Oneida, Port Byron, Warners and Guilderland rest areas opened in January, February, March and May, respectively. Nine more are currently under construction. Service areas in Sloatsburg, Malden, Pattersonville, Ontario, DeWitt, Mohawk, Ulster and Ramapo are also expected to open later this year.

Thruway Service Area Project Schedule: Four New York state Thruway rest areas reopened this year. These are always closed

Rest areas were closed sporadically for months while improvements such as new restaurants, outdoor seating, a playground and pet walking areas were built during the $450 million project .

In total, 23 of the Thruway’s 27 rest areas will be rebuilt and four others renovated. The entire project is expected to be completed next year.

Stay informed about all stops and their status at thruway.ny.gov/travelers/travelplazas/index.cgi.

Emily Barnes is the consumer advocacy reporter on the New York State team for the USA TODAY Network. Contact Barnes at [email protected] or on Twitter @byemilybarnes.