I-81 Press Releases and Announcements

The State Department of Transportation has awarded the largest and one of the most complex construction contracts in its history with the award of the I-81 Viaduct Project's sixth contract.  

Three years after breaking ground on this historic effort, all major infrastructure within the footprint of where future I-81 and future Business Loop 81 meet is now open to traffic.

Construction is getting underway on a roundabout along the future Business Loop 81 at Van Buren Street in the City of Syracuse.

Entrance ramp at North Crouse Avenue marks the start of a full interchange along Interstate 690.

This new connection in Syracuse’s southern interchange keeps traffic moving at highway speeds while drivers transition from existing I-481 southbound to I-81 southbound.

New ramps along I-81 southbound at North Clinton Street enhance safety and improve access to Northside and Inner Harbor.

The redesigned Interstate 481 off-ramp to Exit 3 (DeWitt) in the Town of DeWitt marks the latest milestone in the transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project.

The City of Syracuse’s rich history and vibrant neighborhoods helped inspire concepts being shared for community feedback. 

The New York State Department of Transportation will host an open house on Wednesday, August 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Contract Five Includes Removal of Portions of the Viaduct, Constructs New Roundabout and Begins the Conversion to Business Loop 81 in Syracuse’s Southside.