New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announces completion of $3.5 million bridge rehabilitation project along Interstate 81 in Onondaga County.
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Governor Hochul announced the completion of a $3.5 million project to rehabilitate the bridge carrying Interstate 81 over East Colvin Street in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, enhancing safety and improving mobility along this vital commuter route that runs through the heart of Syracuse’s southside, connecting northbound traffic to downtown Syracuse and University Hill, a hub for employment, health, and higher education, and southbound traffic to the southern interchange of Interstates 481 and 81.
Located between Exit 17 (South Salina Street/Brighton Avenue) and Exit 18 (Adams Street/Harrison Street), the I-81 bridge over East Colvin Street will become part of the new Business Loop 81 under the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project.
“The rehabilitation of the I-81 bridge over East Colvin Street will promote safety and connectivity for the traveling public, ensuring that this structure will accommodate the anticipated growth in store for the City of Syracuse and all of Central New York,” Governor Hochul said.
Construction on the I-81 bridge over East Colvin Street began in April 2024 and included replacing the aging bridge deck, stainless steel deck pans, and the bridge bearings. Additionally, repairs were made to the concrete substructure, and the entirety of the bridge’s steel was repainted.
This most recent restoration of the bridge, which was constructed in 1964, and rehabilitated in 1985 and again in 2006, will lengthen its service life by 25 years.
The project, which was initially awarded at $3.7 million, was completed on time and nearly $250,000 under budget. ■
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