Audio Transcript: Syracuse Closes Roads Ahead of Great New York State Fair
David Horn: Traffic, construction, and detours have become more common in Syracuse and could cause a problem as the Great New York State Fair approaches. Closures to parts of I-81 and I-690 could pose issues for Onondaga County residents like Chase Eder.
Chase Eder: I’ve been worried lately about getting everywhere.
Horn: Eder is planning on driving to the state fair and is taking precautionary measures.
Eder: Genuinely might do a little investigative research. Just take my car, take a day that I’m free, and try to find a lot of back street routes that I can familiarize myself with before the chaos starts.
Horn: Eder understands the construction but wishes the city was more apologetic about the closures.
Eder: It seems like they kind of just say oop this road is closed, can’t go down. Sorry.
Horn: The New York State Police said troopers will be present throughout the fairgrounds and surrounding roadways to manage traffic flow and incidents. Motorists should expect increased traffic, especially during peak arrival and departure times. The state fair is taking place at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse from Aug. 26 to Sep. 7. David Horn NCC News.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC NEWS)– Traffic, road closures, and detours are hard to miss when driving through Syracuse this summer.
Recent closures to parts of I-81 and I-690 pose problems for many people. “I’ve been worried lately about getting everywhere,” Onondaga County resident Chase Eder said.
The Great New York State Fair is approaching quickly at the end of the month, and residents like Eder are worried about traffic coming in and out.
“Genuinely [I] might do a little investigative research,” Eder said. “Just take my car and try to find a lot of back street routes that I can familiarize myself with before the chaos starts.”
The New York State Police said that troopers will be present throughout the event and on the surrounding roadways to assist with traffic flow, respond to incidents, and ensure the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
Attendees should expect increased traffic, especially at peak arrival and departure times.
The Great New York State Fair runs from Aug. 26 to Sept. 7 at the New York State Fairground in Syracuse, New York.