Lane reductions on I-81 near Salina start for bridge painting

WAER | By Robert Beck

Published April 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM EDT

Construction cones in a line — Drivers should expect delays near the Syracuse Airport exit as I-81 will be reduced to one lane in both directions through May 2.

Drivers traveling on Interstate 81 near Salina should prepare for lane closures next week as crews begin painting the Syracuse Airport Bridge.

I-81 northbound will be reduced to a single lane between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the area near the exit for the Syracuse Airport and North Syracuse. Southbound traffic will also be limited to one lane between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. near the exits for Mattydale and the Syracuse Airport.

The project is expected to be completed by May 2. Motorists are advised to plan for delays and use caution in the work zone

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Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.

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