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New Oneida Rest Area on Thruway Now Open

The New York State Thruway Authority announced the new Oneida Service Area (I-90 eastbound mile marker 244) in Westmoreland, NY is now open to the public. The location is the 13th new service area to open to Thruway customers as part of the $450 million private investment to redevelop and modernize all 27 Thruway service areas. The SchuylerSenecaPembrokeNew Baltimore, ClarenceArdsleyPlattekillClifton SpringsIroquoisIndian CastleChittenango and Junius Ponds Service Areas have reopened.

Oneida Service Area

The Oneida Service Area is located on I-90 eastbound between exit 33 (Verona-Rome) and exit 32 (Westmoreland-Rome).
Restaurant options include:

  • Burger King
  • Panera Bread*
  • Starbucks (Drive-Thru)
  • Applegreen C-Store
  • Taste NY Food and Drink Products

*Coming Soon

Other amenities include:

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dog walking area
  • Private nursing area
  • Digital tourism kiosk**
  • Four level 3 high speed EV chargers**

**Available at a later date

All 27 service areas are being redeveloped as part of a $450 million public-private partnership with Empire State Thruway Partners. No toll or tax dollars are being used for construction.