The official page of the NYSDOT I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse, NY.
06/05/2026
🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 northbound will be closed to traffic between Exit 81 (Interstate 481 North), and the East Glen Avenue on-ramp to I-81 northbound in the City of Syracuse, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., beginning Sunday, June 7, through Wednesday, June 10, for paving.
➡️ Detour information below and on the project website: https://webapps.dot.ny.gov/i-81-travel-advisories
🎵 "I feel the earth move under my feet..." 🎵
While you're naming that tune, here's a look at the earthwork underway on Syracuse's Southside, where crews are constructing a roundabout along future Business Loop 81 at Van Buren Street. ⭕
To see renderings of the future roundabout, head to the project website 👇
https://webapps.dot.ny.gov/contract-5-southern-business-loop-81
06/04/2026
We'll be there. 👏 Will you?!
A Taste of Syracuse with a generous portion of project knowledge.
Stop by the I-81 Viaduct Project display to learn more about the project, ask questions, download the I-81 Connect app and sign up for notifications or email updates and learn about job opportunities.
Taste of Syracuse Taste of Syracuse- CNY's largest food and music festival! June 7 & 8, 2019 in and around Clinton Square!
06/03/2026
🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 690 westbound will be reduced to one lane between Exit 15 (West St) and Exit 14 (N Geddes St) in the City of Syracuse from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays, beginning Thursday, June 4, through Wednesday, June 10, to facilitate construction activities.
06/03/2026
‼️🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: Please plan ahead and give yourself extra time tomorrow morning.
During the morning rush tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3, Interstate 81 northbound will be reduced to one lane between Exit 78 (U.S. Route 11/Onondaga Nation/Nedrow) and Exit 16A (Interstate 481 North) in the City of Syracuse to facilitate paving operations.
06/02/2026
🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 northbound will be reduced to one lane between Exit 17 (S Salina St/Brighton Ave) and Exit 18 (Adams Street/Harrison St) in the City of Syracuse, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4.
🔗 https://webapps.dot.ny.gov/i-81-travel-advisories
06/01/2026
🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 690 eastbound will be reduced to one lane between the Interstate 81 northbound on-ramp and Exit 17 (Teall Avenue) in the City of Syracuse, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, through Thursday, June 4, to facilitate construction activities.
Building a better way through Syracuse. 🚧🍊 Crews are now working to demolish the median section of the I-690 bridge over Lodi Street.
Want to learn more about the work underway on this side of town? Head to the project website. 👇
https://webapps.dot.ny.gov/contract-4-crouse-avenue-and-irving-avenue
05/29/2026
🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 northbound will be reduced to one lane between Exit 78 (U.S. Route 11/Onondaga Nation/Nedrow) and Exit 1A (East Glen Ave) in the City of Syracuse, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Saturday, May 30, and then daily from Monday, June 1, through Saturday, June 6, to facilitate paving.
05/28/2026
🚧 Bear Street is so back. 👏
The roadway, between Sunset Avenue and Solar Street, in the City of Syracuse has reopened to traffic. 🎊
This section of Bear Street has been closed for demolition and reconstruction of the Bear Street bridge.
👉 You can learn more about the bridge reconstruction here: https://webapps.dot.ny.gov/contract-3-inner-harbornorthside