In January, 2017 the Town Board of Van Buren regarding the need to maintain the existing alignment of Interstate I-81 through Syracuse.
The resolution cites concerns about redirecting I-81 to Route 481: “redirecting Interstate 81 to Route 481 is not smart environmental policy because the distance traveled for through traffic and further stop and go intercity commuting traffic is increased. This is polluting, inefficient, requires the use of greater amounts off petroleum based fuels, hurts the regional economy, and is detrimental to social welfare and the environment.”
Read the Town of Van Buren’s resolution here.