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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.

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.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  A proposal to tear down a stretch of the elevated interstate highway that divides downtown Syracuse has the backing of the Cuomo administration's top transportation official.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A Buffalo man racked up a number of charges, including DWI, after driving erratically in Oswego County.

Friday, July 27, 2012  A tractor-trailer plunged over the edge of I-81 in downtown Syracuse landing near McBride Street early Friday morning.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  The public and transportation experts will discuss one of its biggest challenges Wednesday; the future of Route 81 through downtown Syracuse.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Multiple ambulances and a helicopter were called to the scene of a one-car crash on Interstate 81 in Oswego County.

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

Friday, March 09, 2012  A weekend construction project will affect traffic in part of Cicero.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Syracuse Police say they are investigating a one-car rollover crash on I-81 Southbound just south of the Harrison St. exit.