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 Transportation issued separate advisories for the West Street ramp, I-81 lanes and westbound I-690 on Friday, Oct. 2.
The I-690 eastbound off-ramp to Exit 15 at West Street will close from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday for guiderail repairs. The signed detour sends drivers east on I-690 to Exit 15B at West Genesee Street and Downtown, then south on North West Street to West Street, the department said.
I-81 lane restrictions
I-81 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at different times from Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9. The restrictions are for construction and pavement repairs associated with the I-81 Viaduct Project.
Northbound traffic between Exit 17 at South Salina Street and Brighton Avenue and Exit 18 at Adams Street and Harrison Street will be limited to one lane from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Southbound traffic between Exit 18 at Harrison Street and Adams Street and Exit 17 at South State Street, South Salina Street and Brighton Avenue will be limited to one lane from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Westbound I-690 work
I-690 westbound will be reduced to one lane between Exit 17 at Teall Avenue and Exit 16B at Townsend Street and Downtown from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays from Oct. 5 through Oct. 16. Crews will install steel sheeting as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project, according to the state.
The schedules are weather-dependent and could change. Motorists should allow extra time, slow down near work crews and check 511NY for current conditions before traveling.
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