I-81 project

New York State Department of Transportation officials warn drivers of slowdowns on Interstate 81, northbound and southbound, Sept. 4 thru early October. The weekday ‘rolling slowdowns’ will be just south of downtown Syracuse

The work takes place Monday and Tuesday during daylight hours.

There are no daily lane closures reducing traffic to one lane on area highways

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.

A bill that has passed both the state senate and assembly will give Onondaga County drivers free tolls on the thruway for local travel. Drivers avoid congestion as I-81 construction intensifies.

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.

Officials say everything is running right on schedule.