LIVERPOOL/SALINA, NEW YORK — New York officials say new warning technology and signage are now in place on the Onondaga Lake Parkway in an effort to curb repeated hits to a low-clearance railroad bridge in Onondaga County.

On February 12, 2026, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced completion of a safety enhancement project aimed at preventing over-height trucks from striking the CSX-owned railroad bridge in the Village of Liverpool and Town of Salina. Work on the project began in June 2023.

What’s new on the Parkway

State officials say the updates include multiple layers of driver alerts designed to trigger when an over-height vehicle is detected:

• Upgrades to the existing over-height detection system to reduce false alarms

• New 36-inch by 36-inch LED “blank out” signs that illuminate a “No Truck” symbol when an over-height vehicle is detected

  • Located about 750 feet before the bridge eastbound

  • Located about 950 feet before the bridge westbound

• Two permanent, full-color Variable Message Sign (VMS) boards installed in both directions

  • These signs will activate along with existing portable VMS boards when an over-height vehicle is detected

New penalties start Feb. 16

Officials also noted that beginning February 16, 2026, violations involving over-height vehicles or bridge strikes will carry an eight-point penalty on a driver’s record. Previously, these violations did not add points.

“Bridge strikes are a serious issue that require sensible safety solutions,” Hochul said, adding that the new countermeasures and upcoming DMV changes are intended to improve safety along the Parkway.

New York State DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez urged drivers — including commercial operators and anyone renting a box truck — to verify vehicle height before travel, emphasizing the message: “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right.”