Latest local news, weather and sports for Syracuse and Central New York

Friday, February 08, 2013  Snow plows hit the roads across Central New York significantly improving driving conditions from earlier in the evening.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Cleanups on 81 and 690 will mean more traffic delays

Monday, July 16, 2012  Central New York community leaders announced a new collaborative effort to clean up litter along the highways in Syracuse.

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.

Monday, July 25, 2011  One of the places you can expect some delays on I-81 southbound in Syracuse.

Monday, July 18, 2011  I-690 westbound through Syracuse will be down to one lane between Lodi and Townsend Street for the next week for repairs.

Monday, June 20, 2011  Paving work on Route 5 in Elbridge begins today and will continue through July 8th.

Monday, May 16, 2011  Here is this week's advisory for road work and detours in Central New York from the NYS Department of Transportation.

Monday, April 11, 2011  As the weather gets warmer, that means instead of dealing with delays caused by snow and ice, you will be dealing with delays caused by road work. Here's a rundown of projects being done this week on state roadways. The information is from the NYS Department of Transportation.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Central New Yorkers woke to a coating of one to three inches of snow this morning, making roads slick, especially as temperatures dropped.

Monday, January 10, 2011  New York State Thruway Authority is urging travellers to stay away from New York City and the surrounding area as a snowstorm approachesTuesday and Wednesday.

Friday, December 24, 2010  Here are some links we've put together if you are traveling by air, highway or rail:

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  November 1 shutdown is part of state budget cuts

Saturday, September 25, 2010  The state transportation department plans to temporarily close six highway rest areas this fall to save money--including one in Oswego County.

Wednesday, June 09, 2010  State officials plan a series of community forums to discuss large truck traffic on local roads through Finger Lakes communities.