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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The NY Department of Transportation says I-81 North at the I-481 Southbound exit (29S) in Onondaga Co. has been reduced to one lane due to an accident.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Dewitt residents are concerned about the possibility of I81 being rerouted to I481, bringing more traffic to the area.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Onondaga County lawmakers approved a resolution Tuesday rejecting the idea of cutting off route 81 through the city and rerouting traffic onto 481.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  More than one hundred taxpayers crowded into the Holiday Inn in the Town of Salina to hear what might be in store for interstate 81. Five separate options are being considered.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Reconstruction of elevated highway in Syracuse will have ripple economic effect

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  An Oswego County man has been identified as the driver in a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed 4-year-old Carolee Ashby on Halloween night 1968.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Construction began Monday on the first phase of I-690 bridge construction over Onondaga Creek near West Street in Syracuse.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Creekside walk from Genesee Street north to Franklin Square affected until October

Monday, March 18, 2013  Road work on I-481 north will be delayed due to the weather.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  481 North  will have lane restrictions for bridge deck repairs

Friday, March 08, 2013  The Syracuse Police Department is advising those attending Monster Jam to avoid parking near the Carrier Dome and to expect traffic delays.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Police say a pickup truck had left the roadway and traveled down the embankment on the right side, coming to rest against a group of trees.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Interstate 481 Northbound is closed at the Route 31 exit in Clay due to an accident involving a truck.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Two Syracuse men are charged in a road rage crash in Oswego County.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Work on the Route 281 bridge that goes over Cold Brook in Homer is expected to begin this week