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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Have you noticed smoother roads in your travels across Central New York?

Friday, August 17, 2012  State police say a truck driver wasn't paying attention when he plowed into a line of cars stopping for a paving project in upstate New York last month, killing six people.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Crews will begin paving Harrison Street, between Almond Street and Irving Avenue, on Wednesday.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  Troopers are investigating complaints from people who say they were approached by a group of men identifying themselves as being with Cooper Paving.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  A paving project on I-81 between Mattydale and Cicero is creating heavy traffic delays in the Cicero area. That's the word today from the State Department of Transportation.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  It's a shorter than normal holiday work week, but with the holiday over, the New York State Department of Transportation will resume work on a number of projects on state roads in the area.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010  The Thruway Authority has announced that the paving project taking place just west of Syracuse will necessitate a brief rolling road block for eastbound motorists traveling between Interchange 39 and Interchange 40 on Thursday.

Monday, May 24, 2010  The state budget is now 54 days late, and the effects are being felt on local roadways.

Monday, April 05, 2010  The sounds of jackhammers could be heard in downtown Oswego Monday as work continued on the Utica Street bridge.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  The State is holding more than $300 million in funds dedicated for highway repair.

Friday, November 13, 2009  The new technology will, significantly, reduce the carbon footprint.

Friday, May 01, 2009  Travelers on the New York State Thruway in the Syracuse area will face some lane restrictions starting Sunday.  Here are the details from the New York State Thruway Authority.