I-81 construction begins in Broome County. How it will impact travel
NYSDOT crews will be out on Interstate 81 between exits 16 and 21 resurfacing the northbound right lanes beginning April 20 in Broome County. The $19 million pavement project is part of New York Gov. > react
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Latest I-81 New York News Reports
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Syracuse I-81 southbound ramp to I-481 to close Friday
- New York
- Ramp
- source: Bing
- 38 views
- Oct 08, 2026 5:02pm
The ramp from southbound Interstate 81 to northbound Interstate 481 in Syracuse is scheduled to close from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, for work on the I-81 Viaduct Project. The New York State ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 36 views
- Oct 08, 2026 1:55pm
The New York State Dept. of Transportation will close an I-81 ramp to I-481 in Syracuse, N.Y. Read More
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I-81 lane reductions planned in Syracuse for bridge inspections Thursday
- New York
- Adams
- I-81
- source: Bing
- 24 views
- Oct 08, 2026 02:30am
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Drivers on Interstate 81 through Syracuse should expect lane reductions Thursday, Oct. 8, while state crews inspect bridges. The restrictions are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in both directions. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 40 views
- Oct 06, 2026 12:27pm
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Three Jefferson County residents are facing multiple drug charges after a weekend traffic stop on Interstate 81. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 27 views
- Oct 02, 2026 5:11pm
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Syracuse drivers will encounter several interstate restrictions beginning Monday, Oct. 5, including a daytime I-690 ramp closure and lane reductions on I-81 and I-690. The New York State Department of ... Read More
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Syracuse was a model for interstates. After I-81, it can be one for equity (Guest Opinion by Teal Arcadi)
- New York
- I-81
- source: Bing
- 31 views
- Sep 30, 2026 01:30am
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How do we ensure communities participate in deciding what goes up after viaduct comes down? One solution draws inspiration from financial reform. Read More
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DEC crews working to clean Castle Creek after tanker truck rollover spilled fuel into waterway and surrounding area
- New York
- Castle Creek
- I-81
- source: Bing
- 26 views
- Sep 29, 2026 3:38pm
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Crews have since deployed vacuum trucks, absorbent pads, and booms to extract additional fuel from roadside drainage areas and Castle Creek, including areas upstream of the Upper Front Street bridge ... Read More
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Shifting traffic and a new roundabout coming soon as I-81 project progresses
- New York
- Syracuse
- I-690
- source: Bing
- 19 views
- Sep 29, 2026 09:17am
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On I-81 itself, Parmley said crews are starting to wrap up parts of the roundabout at Almond and Van Buren Streets near the Veterans Administration and Syracuse University campuses. Read More
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CLEARED: Truck crash shuts down Interstate 81 north near Castle Creek, fuel leak reported
- New York
- Castle Creek
- I-81
- source: Bing
- 29 views
- Sep 28, 2026 08:58am
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Traffic has been diverted and shut down on I-81 after a tractor-trailer rollover crash happened in the early morning on Monday, according to information from 511NY. Around 4:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. Read More
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Loose tire rolls down Interstate 81 in New York and hits barrier
- New York
- Route 81
- source: Bing
- 30 views
- Sep 24, 2026 1:34pm
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A loose tire rolls along Interstate 81 in New York, crossing lanes and hitting a metal barrier before continuing down the highway, surprising nearby drivers. Read More
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DA investigating criminal charges in spat between I-81 contractors
- New York
- Syracuse
- I-81
- source: Bing
- 38 views
- Sep 24, 2026 10:10am
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Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick said his office is investigating a contractor on the Interstate-81 project for possible misuse of funds. The investigation introduces potential ... Read More
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Next phase of I-81 project to begin this fall as construction moves into downtown Syracuse
- New York
- I-81
- source: Bing
- 34 views
- Sep 23, 2026 09:18am
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Drivers in downtown Syracuse will soon begin seeing major construction tied to the Interstate 81 viaduct project as work shifts into the heart of the city. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 43 views
- Sep 23, 2026 04:56am
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The federal government has approved a plan to rename Interstate 481 as the new Interstate 81 around Syracuse, a step toward removing the elevated highway through downtown. New York has also awarded a ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 37 views
- Sep 23, 2026 02:24am
If you regularly drive through Syracuse, New York, there's a change coming that could make you do a double take at the highway signs. I-481 is officially becoming I-81. The Federal Highway ... Read More
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Federal Approval Clears Way for I-481 to Become New I-81
- New York
- I-481
- source: Bing
- 35 views
- Sep 23, 2026 00:03am
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Federal approval redirects I-81 traffic around downtown Syracuse, replacing a 1.4-mile viaduct with a street-level grid. Motorists see no immediate changes. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 60 views
- Sep 21, 2026 09:41am
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The state has awarded a contract to build a huge underground water line through downtown Syracuse as part of the Interstate 81 project. The contract was awarded to Lancaster Development and Tully ... Read More
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