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Drivers in the Syracuse, New York area should prepare for lane reductions and possible delays on Interstate 81 today as the New York State Department of Transportation carries out construction work related to the I-81 Viaduct Project. According to WSYR-TV, northbound traffic on I-81 will be reduced to one lane between Exit 11A (I-481 South/Binghamton) and Exit 98 (NY 31/Cicero/Bridgeport) in the Town of Cicero from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.
The New York State Department of Transportation says the lane reductions are necessary for ongoing construction as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and traffic flow in the region. Crews will be present during the daytime hours and the schedule is dependent on weather conditions, which could cause changes to the planned work.
For those planning to travel through the area, officials recommend checking up-to-date travel information at 511ny.org and considering alternate routes to avoid congestion. The DOT appreciates drivers' patience during this period of improvement. The construction work is expected to continue as part of the broader I-81 Viaduct Project, with additional lane closures possible in coming weeks.