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Viewer Question: Will Road construction stop during the New York State Fair to help with traffic congestion?

I think we all can agree that the summer of 2025 has been full of lane closures, lane shifts, and traffic slowing to a crawl.

No matter what major route you take in and around Syracuse, you'll likely find yourself in a construction zone.

What's the plan for the Fair?

The New York State Department of Transportation said long-term construction projects, such as the I-81 Viaduct Project, will continue during the Fair. So be sure to watch your speed and be on the lookout for construction workers.

However, the short-term, temporary lane closures that have popped up all summer long will pause.

During the Fair, all interstates in the S

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