The New York Department of Transportation plans a little art mixed with the construction of the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The Department recently unveiled a draft of decorative murals for retaining walls along Business Loop 81.
Among the many designs are two celebrating the accomplishments of Syracuse luminaries.
A mural proposal celebrates Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten, a celebrated folk guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer from Syracuse.
For instance, folk singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten, as well as Jeanette Jo Epps, an American aerospace engineer and retired NASA astronaut are featured in two proposals for the retaining wall between Raynor Ave. and Van Buren St.
Pioneer and Syracuse local Jeanette Epps' image is among the mural proposals in celebration for her life's work as an aerospace engineer and NASA astronaut.
The public can view all of the proposed designs and comment on the art projects at the NY Department of Transportation’s website and at the NY state fair.
