Campus Facilities, Administration & Services
FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 2026
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As we prepare for Welcome Week, I wanted to give a brief update on the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) construction projects affecting the areas near West Campus.
The NYSDOT is continuing their extensive work on the I-81 viaduct project throughout the Syracuse area. The project includes the eventual replacement of the existing elevated highway with a new street-level grid system.
As a part of the I-81 project, the NYSDOT has closed portions of Renwick Avenue, Van Buren Street and Almond Street near West Campus. These closures will continue into the fall semester.
During Welcome Week and student move-in, Van Buren Street will be open from Irving Avenue to Henry Street. Access to Brewster Hall, including the circle off Van Buren, will be maintained directly from Van Buren Street. Access to the Brockway Hall loading dock and the BBB Garage will be from Almond Street, near the Taylor Street intersection (approaching from the north).
Please note: This entire area is a very active NYSDOT construction site. Please use caution in the area at all times. Access and detours are subject to change. The I-81 Connect Mobile App is the best source to receive real-time project updates from the NYSDOT.
If you have any questions, please contact Dave Warren in Facilities Services at 315.632.5238 or dcwarren@syr.edu.
If you have any construction-related questions, comments or suggestions, please email cpdc@syr.edu. For parking concerns, call Parking and Transportation Services at 315.443.4652.
Thank you,
Pete Sala
Vice President and Chief Campus Facilities Officer