I81 Viaduct

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

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

The Department of Transportation will close a couple of roads near the JMA Dome as part of the Interstate 81 Viaduct project.

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.

A decision to preserve a building associated with the canal charted the course of I-81 and razed a Syracuse Neighborhood.

Crews can still do a variety of work in the cold except pour concrete for bridge decks.

The city hosted two open houses this week to share the vision plan with residents and take some feedback.

The NYCLU has led the movement, which contrasts with the City of Syracuse's desire to take ownership of the land and control future development.

Both sides appealed a lower court decision that prohibits work on parts of the project pending additional environmental review.

Tuesday night's open house will introduce drivers to the plans and what they can expect in the future.