Interstate 81 South - Whitney Point to Binghamton

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Interstate 81 South
A truck inspection station operates along Interstate 81 southbound after the Cortland County line.

A truck inspection station operates along Interstate 81 southbound after the Cortland County line.

05/11/05

Heading to the village of Whitney Point, Interstate 81 meets U.S. 11/NY 79 at Exit 8. U.S. 11/NY 79 combine for 2.24 miles between Whitney Point and Lisle.

Heading to the village of Whitney Point, Interstate 81 meets U.S. 11/NY 79 at Exit 8. U.S. 11/NY 79 combine for 2.24 miles between Whitney Point and Lisle.

05/11/05

A half diamond interchange connects I-81 south with U.S. 11/NY 79 north just outside Whitney Point. The two routes split in one mile at NY 26 (E Main Street). NY 79 runs southeast to NY 12 near Chenango Forks. NY 26 heads southward from U.S. 11 to Glen Aubrey and Endicott.

A half diamond interchange connects I-81 south with U.S. 11/NY 79 north just outside Whitney Point. The two routes split in one mile at NY 26 (E Main Street). NY 79 runs southeast to NY 12 near Chenango Forks. NY 26 heads southward from U.S. 11 to Glen Aubrey and Endicott.

05/11/05

Encircling Whitney Point, I-81 turns southward across the Tioughnioga River.
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Encircling Whitney Point, I-81 turns southward across the Tioughnioga River.

05/11/05

A second half diamond interchange connects NY 26 with Whitney Point with Interstate 81 south ahead of this confirming marker.

A second half diamond interchange connects NY 26 with Whitney Point with Interstate 81 south ahead of this confirming marker.

05/11/05

Scranton, Pennsylvania joins Binghamton as the control cities for Interstate 81 south from Whitney Point.

Scranton, Pennsylvania joins Binghamton as the control cities for Interstate 81 south from Whitney Point.

05/11/05

Interstate 81 and parallel U.S. 11 diverge from the Tioughnioga River southward through the town of Barker.
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Interstate 81 and parallel U.S. 11 diverge from the Tioughnioga River southward through the town of Barker.

05/11/05

U.S. 11 switches sides with Interstate 81 again at a diamond interchange (Exit 7) near Castle Creek.
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U.S. 11 switches sides with Interstate 81 again at a diamond interchange (Exit 7) near Castle Creek.

05/11/05

Exit 7 leaves I-81 south after Castle Creek. U.S. 11 continues southward along Castle Creek to CR 105 (Brooks Road). CR 105 arcs west toward West Chenango and Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM).

Exit 7 leaves I-81 south after Castle Creek. U.S. 11 continues southward along Castle Creek to CR 105 (Brooks Road). CR 105 arcs west toward West Chenango and Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM).

05/11/05

Seven miles separate Castle Creek from Binghamton via Interstate 81 south. U.S. 11 meets the freeway again south of Glen Castle.

Seven miles separate Castle Creek from Binghamton via Interstate 81 south. U.S. 11 meets the freeway again south of Glen Castle.

05/11/05

There is no direct connection to Interstate 88 east from I-81 south. NY 12 north and NY 12A east from U.S. 11 provide a Breezewood connection via Exit 6. Truckers are advised to turnaround for I-81 north to I-88 east at Exit 5.

There is no direct connection to Interstate 88 east from I-81 south. NY 12 north and NY 12A east from U.S. 11 provide a Breezewood connection via Exit 6. Truckers are advised to turnaround for I-81 north to I-88 east at Exit 5.

05/11/05

A half diamond interchange joins I-81 south with U.S. 11 (Castle Creek Road) just west NY 12 at Hinmans Corners. NY 12 follows Front Street north to NY 12A (Chenango Bridge Road). NY 12A comprises a 0.98 mile route east to Interstate 88.

A half diamond interchange joins I-81 south with U.S. 11 (Castle Creek Road) just west NY 12 at Hinmans Corners. NY 12 follows Front Street north to NY 12A (Chenango Bridge Road). NY 12A comprises a 0.98 mile route east to Interstate 88.

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The entrance ramp from U.S. 11 at Hinmans Corners forms a third southbound lane for Interstate 81.

The entrance ramp from U.S. 11 at Hinmans Corners forms a third southbound lane for Interstate 81.

05/11/05

Paralleling the Chenango River, Interstate 88 ties into I-81 west from Port Dickinson. The freeway advances south one mile to U.S. 11 (Front Street) in Binghamton.

Paralleling the Chenango River, Interstate 88 ties into I-81 west from Port Dickinson. The freeway advances south one mile to U.S. 11 (Front Street) in Binghamton.

05/11/05

Auxiliary lanes accompany both directions of I-81 between Interstate 88 and U.S. 11 (Front Street) at Exit 5.

Auxiliary lanes accompany both directions of I-81 between Interstate 88 and U.S. 11 (Front Street) at Exit 5.

08/24/21

U.S. 11 (Front Street) shifts east across I-81 from SUNY Broome County Community College to Otsiningo Park and the Chenango River into Downtown Binghamton.

U.S. 11 (Front Street) shifts east across I-81 from SUNY Broome County Community College to Otsiningo Park and the Chenango River into Downtown Binghamton.

08/24/21

An I-88 trailblazer directs motorists south on U.S. 11 to I-81 north. A folded diamond interchange joins the two routes. A $16 million project replacing the U.S. 11 bridge over I-81 included replacing signalized intersections at the exit ramps with roundabouts. Work ran from May 2021 to Fall 2022.1

An I-88 trailblazer directs motorists south on U.S. 11 to I-81 north. A folded diamond interchange joins the two routes. A $16 million project replacing the U.S. 11 bridge over I-81 included replacing signalized intersections at the exit ramps with roundabouts. Work ran from May 2021 to Fall 2022.1

05/11/05

U.S. 11 follows Front Street north through the town of Dickinson to Nimmonsburg. Old Front Street stems southwest from the roundabout at Exit 5 to adjacent businesses and residential areas.

U.S. 11 follows Front Street north through the town of Dickinson to Nimmonsburg. Old Front Street stems southwest from the roundabout at Exit 5 to adjacent businesses and residential areas.

05/11/05

I-81 proceeds a half mile south from U.S. 11 (Front Street) to a three-wye interchange with I-86/NY 17.

I-81 proceeds a half mile south from U.S. 11 (Front Street) to a three-wye interchange with I-86/NY 17.

08/24/21

The forthcoming exchange (Exit 4 B) between I-81, I-86 and NY 17 was reconstructed during the Route 17 at Prospect Mountain project. Work upgrading NY 17 to Interstate standards was underway from 2011 to 2020.

The forthcoming exchange (Exit 4 B) between I-81, I-86 and NY 17 was reconstructed during the Route 17 at Prospect Mountain project. Work upgrading NY 17 to Interstate standards was underway from 2011 to 2020.

08/24/21

NY 17 / Future I-86 joins Binghamton with Johnson City and Endicott to the west. Interstate 86 officially replaces NY 17 west from Waverly to Elmira, Corning and northwestern Pennsylvania.

NY 17 / Future I-86 joins Binghamton with Johnson City and Endicott to the west. Interstate 86 officially replaces NY 17 west from Waverly to Elmira, Corning and northwestern Pennsylvania.

08/24/21

NY 17 and Interstate 86 follow the Southern Tier Expressway from Elmira west to Corning and Jamestown. I-81 south combines with NY 17 and I-86 east for 4.5 miles to Fivemile Point.

NY 17 and Interstate 86 follow the Southern Tier Expressway from Elmira west to Corning and Jamestown. I-81 south combines with NY 17 and I-86 east for 4.5 miles to Fivemile Point.

08/24/21

The substandard directional T interchange joining I-81 with NY 17 was replaced with a systems interchange.

The substandard directional T interchange joining I-81 with NY 17 was replaced with a systems interchange.

08/24/21

Interstate 81 south and I-86/NY 17 east combine just ahead of a parclo interchange (Exit 4 A) with NY 7.

Interstate 81 south and I-86/NY 17 east combine just ahead of a parclo interchange (Exit 4 A) with NY 7.

08/24/21

The three-wye interchange joining I-81/86 and NY 17 spans both U.S. 11 (Front Street) and the Chenango River.

The three-wye interchange joining I-81/86 and NY 17 spans both U.S. 11 (Front Street) and the Chenango River.

08/24/21

Interstate 81 South Interstate 86 New York State Route 17 East
The Route 17 at Prospect Mountain project included redesigning the previous full cloverleaf interchange (Exit 4 S/N) joining I-81/NY 17 with NY 7.

The Route 17 at Prospect Mountain project included redesigning the previous full cloverleaf interchange (Exit 4 S/N) joining I-81/NY 17 with NY 7.

08/24/21

Northward from Exit 4 A, NY 7 constitutes an expressway to a nearby diamond interchange with Bevier Street, the village of Port Dickinson, and I-88 at Exit 1.

Northward from Exit 4 A, NY 7 constitutes an expressway to a nearby diamond interchange with Bevier Street, the village of Port Dickinson, and I-88 at Exit 1.

08/24/21

NY 7 heads south from I-81/NY 17 to NY 363, a 1.38 mile long expressway encircling Downtown Binghamton to NY 434. NY 7 continues along Brandywine Avenue south to U.S. 11 (Court Street) at Tompkins Street.

NY 7 heads south from I-81/NY 17 to NY 363, a 1.38 mile long expressway encircling Downtown Binghamton to NY 434. NY 7 continues along Brandywine Avenue south to U.S. 11 (Court Street) at Tompkins Street.

08/24/21

NY 7 travels 11.99 miles southeast from Exit 4 A in Binghamton along the Susquehanna River to Conklin and Pennsylvania Route 29 south of Corbettsville.

NY 7 travels 11.99 miles southeast from Exit 4 A in Binghamton along the Susquehanna River to Conklin and Pennsylvania Route 29 south of Corbettsville.

08/24/21

I-81/86-NY 17 continue with three eastbound lanes from NY 7 in Binghamton to the town of Kirkwood.

I-81/86-NY 17 continue with three eastbound lanes from NY 7 in Binghamton to the town of Kirkwood.

08/24/21

A half diamond interchange (Exit 3) joins Broad Avenue with I-81 south and I-86/NY 17 east.

A half diamond interchange (Exit 3) joins Broad Avenue with I-81 south and I-86/NY 17 east.

08/24/21

I-81/86-NY 17 pass through residential areas in east Binghamton between Bigelow Street and Fairview Avenue. NYSDOT recorded 64,167 vehicles per day on this stretch in 2019.

I-81/86-NY 17 pass through residential areas in east Binghamton between Bigelow Street and Fairview Avenue. NYSDOT recorded 64,167 vehicles per day on this stretch in 2019.

08/24/21

Continuing into the town of Kirkwood limits, I-81/86-NY 17 advance one mile to Exit 3 with Broome County Route 52 (Colesville Road) near Kirkwood Center.

Continuing into the town of Kirkwood limits, I-81/86-NY 17 advance one mile to Exit 3 with Broome County Route 52 (Colesville Road) near Kirkwood Center.

08/24/21

Colesville Road (CR 52) stems northeast from U.S. 11 (Court Street) to an industrial park adjacent to Exit 3 and West Colesville.

Colesville Road (CR 52) stems northeast from U.S. 11 (Court Street) to an industrial park adjacent to Exit 3 and West Colesville.

08/24/21

I-86/NY 17 split with Interstate 81 south at a directional cloverleaf interchange (Exit 2) near Fivemile Point.

I-86/NY 17 split with Interstate 81 south at a directional cloverleaf interchange (Exit 2) near Fivemile Point.

08/24/21

Interstate 86 was designated along NY 17 east from I-81 to the Delaware County line in December 2006.2

Interstate 86 was designated along NY 17 east from I-81 to the Delaware County line in December 2006.2

08/24/21

Exit 2 departs just beyond the separation with I-86/NY 17 east for the Route 990G freeway spur west to U.S. 11 at Fivemile Point. U.S. 11 parallels the Susquehanna River south to Kirkwood Center and Langdon.

Exit 2 departs just beyond the separation with I-86/NY 17 east for the Route 990G freeway spur west to U.S. 11 at Fivemile Point. U.S. 11 parallels the Susquehanna River south to Kirkwood Center and Langdon.

08/24/21

NY 17 continues to Windsor, the Catskills Mountain area, I-84 at Middletown and I-87 (New York Thruway) north of New York City.

NY 17 continues to Windsor, the Catskills Mountain area, I-84 at Middletown and I-87 (New York Thruway) north of New York City.

08/24/21

The left exit from Interstate 81 south for I-86/NY 17 overtakes Route 990G, the freeway spur linking U.S. 11 with NY 17 ahead of West Windsor.

The left exit from Interstate 81 south for I-86/NY 17 overtakes Route 990G, the freeway spur linking U.S. 11 with NY 17 ahead of West Windsor.

08/24/21

Interstate 81 South
Exit 1 joins Interstate 81 with Cedarhurst Road and Kirkwood Conklin Road east of parallel U.S. 11 at Kirkwood and NY 7 at Conklin.

Exit 1 joins Interstate 81 with Cedarhurst Road and Kirkwood Conklin Road east of parallel U.S. 11 at Kirkwood and NY 7 at Conklin.

05/11/05

CR 20 (Kirkwood Conklin Road) constitutes a controlled access route west to NY 7 at Broome Corporate Parkway. NY 7 follows the west banks of the Susquehanna River south to NY 7A at Corbettsville. U.S. 11 continues along the east banks of the Susquehanna to Riverside and Great Bend, Pennsylvania.

CR 20 (Kirkwood Conklin Road) constitutes a controlled access route west to NY 7 at Broome Corporate Parkway. NY 7 follows the west banks of the Susquehanna River south to NY 7A at Corbettsville. U.S. 11 continues along the east banks of the Susquehanna to Riverside and Great Bend, Pennsylvania.

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Continuing south through the town of Kirkwood, I-81 crosses over CR 20 / Cedarhurst Road.

Continuing south through the town of Kirkwood, I-81 crosses over CR 20 / Cedarhurst Road.

05/11/05

Scranton, Pennsylvania lies 45 miles south of Kirkwood, New York via Interstate 81.
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Scranton, Pennsylvania lies 45 miles south of Kirkwood, New York via Interstate 81.

05/11/05

Interstate 81 crosses into Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Interstate 81 crosses into Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

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References:

  1. "State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $16 Million Project to Replace U.S. 11 Bridge over Interstate 11 in Town of Dickinson, Broome County." New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), press release. May 20, 2021.
  2. Interstate 86 - NY Route 17 exit guide. http://www.upstatenyroads.com/i86.shtml

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Page Updated Thursday November 17, 2022.