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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.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Hundreds of power customers in Madison County have their power restored.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Contracts have been rewarded on several projects including replacing the bridge decks on Interstate 690, going over Crouse Avenue just east of Downtown Syracuse.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  A bridge in Groton is closed indefinitely after cracks were found in some of the trusses that support the bridge.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Politics in Washington could affect plans for the future of Route 81 in Syracuse.

Monday, October 24, 2011  The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting motorists of road work and special events scheduled for next week that may impact travel on various roadways in Central New York.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation invites the public to comment on an Interim Remedial Measure to address to contamination related to the Crucible Lake Pump Site.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Several accidents are forcing to the State Department of Transportation to make changes to a Cicero road.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The New York DOT made it official today, the state will ban commercial vehicles from Onondaga Lake Parkway.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Interstate 81  southbound will continue to be restricted to one lane for another week as the state department of transportation makes some emergency bridge repairs.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  A new laser system should be installed by the fall.

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.

Monday, June 27, 2011  The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is alerting motorists of road work scheduled for this week that may impact travel on various roadways in Central New York.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  The State DOT is requesting the public’s input on possible changes to the Onondaga Lake Parkway in the wake of a major bus crash that claimed four lives last year.

Monday, April 18, 2011  The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting motorists of road work scheduled for this week that may impact travel on various roadways in Central New York.