SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Drivers in Central New York need to be aware of some ramp closures on I-481 to and from the Thruway beginning Tuesday, June 21.
The dates/times for the closures and the detours for those days are as follows:
For Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22:
- I-481 southbound ramp from Thruway closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Traffic detours northbound to exit 7, where drivers will turn right onto Route 298, travel under I-481, and then turn right to take the ramp back onto I-481 southbound.
For Thursday, June 23 and Friday, June 24:
- I-481 southbound ramp to Thruway closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Traffic detours to exit 5E/Kirkville Road East, drivers then stay in the merge lane and take the ramp onto I-481 northbound merge onto the Thruway.
The closures are to complete deck and joint repairs, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Fines are doubled for speeding through highway work zones.
