I-81

Pieces of the project are falling into place, including new ramps and bridges.

Most of the first five contracts have met the 15 percent local hiring goal from select Syracuse zip codes.

The work takes place Monday and Tuesday during daylight hours.

The state is proposing historic murals for retaining walls along Business Loop 81.

The NYS DOT will have 40 renderings at the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central on E. Adams St. from 6 to 8 pm.

The NYS DOT is mitigating noise and air pollution in the densely populated area when the first spans of the viaduct are removed.

Crews begin removing the seven southernmost spans as part of Contract 5. The state DOT is holding an open house Wednesday.

The changes include the closure of the ramp from I-481 southbound to I-81 north, the opening of a new E. Glen Ave. bridge over 81, and a new on-ramp to I-81 southbound.

Trump and GOP lawmakers say they're reclaiming unspent funds that were slated for improving connectivity.

Lanessa Owens-Chaplin says Robinson was one of the first people who talked about removing the viaduct. At the time, she says it seemed like a far-fetched idea that would never happen.