I've driven many miles on I-86, which is also NY State Route 17 in many stretches where they still have traffic lights and businesses right along the road. It was my primary method of traveling back and forth between Ulster County where I grew up and SUNY Geneseo where I matriculated. It is in fact a beautiful stretch of highway in many places, particularly west of Binghamton as you head towards Bath, NY.
But yes, Mets hitters should hit more YYYBBB