Marie Therese Dominguez

Officials say everything is running right on schedule.

The ramp connects drivers leaving Syracuse and the northern suburbs without disrupting the mainline flow of I-81.

New exit numbers and midday lane closures are part of a state project to improve navigation and safety along Central New York highways.

Drivers can receive notifications about lane closures and other information in real time.

The state has set aside $10.8 million to "enhance pavement resiliency" along sections of eight roads in Central New York as part of a larger $100 million dollar statewide allocation.

Neighbors along highway might notice traffic noise getting quieter.