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[Rothman]

Travel advisory has gone out that the I-81 SB ramp to I-481 NB at the southern interchange (16) is now closed, with the new ramp scheduled to open in 2025.

This means Contract 2 is well underway.

Saw a rendering that the new connection between I-81 SB and BL 81 NB will have a roundabout in the middle for Brighton Ave...thought it was originally planned to be a signal.  Good thing.

[The Ghostbuster]

Are roundabouts common in New York State? I know there are plenty of traffic circles within the state, but what about roundabouts?

[kalvado]

Are roundabouts common in New York State? I know there are plenty of traffic circles within the state, but what about roundabouts?

At some point, there was a delivery of Roundabout-flavored  Red Bull to NYSDOT, so plenty were built. Now supply run out, and NYSDOT is learning  how to use roundabouts properly.

[Rothman]

Are roundabouts common in New York State? I know there are plenty of traffic circles within the state, but what about roundabouts?

In certain areas, yes.  Compared to MA, traffic circles are actually in shorter supply on average in NY.

[Sam]

https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/racism-by-design-the-building-of-interstate-81

[Rothman]

https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/racism-by-design-the-building-of-interstate-81

Wasn't that posted in this thread already?  The article was written to time with the current debate over what to do with the surplus land -- land NYSDOT no longer will need to own for a transportation purpose.

[Rothman]

I'm hearing that mileage-based exit numbering on I-81 may be implemented as early as next construction season (2024).

Now that I've said that out loud, I probably jinxed it.

(personal opinion expressed)

[The Ghostbuster]

Sweet!

[vdeane]

It will be interesting to see how that works, given that new I-81 southbound won't be traversable without a detour until 2025.