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21 minutes ago  The New York State Department of Transportation is interested in what the community thinks should be done with the portion of Interstate 81 that runs through Syracuse.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Neighbors and legislators in Syracuse and DeWitt express their concerns about the future of Interstate 81.

Friday, June 07, 2013  The eastbound I-690 ramp to southbound I-81 will be closed to all traffic beginning Friday, June 7 at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A man was injured after two motorcycles were involved in a crash with two deer on I-81 in Clay on Wednesday evening.

Monday, June 03, 2013  I-81 North just north of the 690 interchange in Syracuse was closed for over three hours following a very serious motorcycle crash. The driver is listed in critical condition.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A Mattydale man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after driving down I-81 with two wheels missing from his vehicle.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  i81 Challenge meeting draws hundreds to OnCenter for a first glimpse at fresh details of the final two choices for redeveloping Interstate 81 through Syracuse.

Monday, May 20, 2013  A Chittenango man was injured in a one-car rollover crash on I-81 near the Adams Street exit around 11:55 p.m. Sunday night.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A state senator and several local business owners are pushing for residents to take part in the debate over the future of Interstate 81 in Syracuse, and are warning the public that changing traffic patterns could have a negative impact on local businesses.

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.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Two multi-car crashes shut down portions of I-81 in LaFayette and Tully on Friday. I-81 was reopen in both directions by 2:15 p.m.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  BREAKING NEWS:  I-81 through Syracuse tied up after a car collided with a light pole.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Part of Interstate 81 running through Syracuse will be closed this weekend while crews make emergency repairs on potholes.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A second person has attempted suicide on an elevated portion of Interstate 81 near Destiny USA this month.