In the Know with Antoinette Montgomery | Keys & Deeds Realty
If you use I-690 to get across Syracuse, this is a change you’ll want to keep on your radar. A stretch of the eastbound highway through the city is expected to close for about two years, starting in late 2027. spectrumlocalnews.com
That means thinking ahead about how you get to work, appointments, local businesses, and the places you visit regularly. It also belongs in the conversation if you’re planning to buy, sell, or relocate in Central New York.
What’s changing?
The state plans to reconstruct I-690 from Leavenworth Avenue to North Crouse Avenue as part of the larger I-81 Viaduct Project. This is a rebuild of a section of the highway, with new connections to future Business Loop 81. dot.ny.gov
The anticipated eastbound closure begins in late 2027. Keep that timeframe in mind, but watch for an official start date as plans move forward. Deep Arrival
What about traffic and detours?
NYSDOT says eastbound drivers will be detoured onto city streets while westbound traffic remains on I-690. After the eastbound lanes are rebuilt, both directions will share that side so crews can reconstruct the westbound lanes. dot.ny.gov
Your best route will depend on where you’re starting and where you need to go. Check 511NY for current travel information, follow posted detours, and allow extra time when construction affects your route. dot.ny.gov
Buying a home? Look beyond the address.
When you’re considering a home, think about your everyday routine along with the bedrooms, bathrooms, and price.
Where do you work? Which appointments do you attend regularly? How often do you travel across the city?
My advice is simple: drive the routes that matter to you at the times you normally travel. Ask about upcoming construction and alternate access. Today’s drive won’t show exactly what future traffic will look like, but it gives you a starting point.
A home should fit your life, and getting where you need to go is part of that conversation.
Selling? Help buyers arrive prepared.
If you’re planning to sell during construction, clear directions can help buyers get to showings and open houses.
Work with your agent to keep arrival instructions current. Build some flexibility into appointments, and help visitors understand how to reach the property when nearby access changes.
I wouldn’t use a road construction headline alone to predict what your home will sell for. We still need to look at comparable sales, your property’s condition, buyer demand, and the market at the time.
Keep our local businesses in mind.
A familiar route changing can make it easy to skip a regular stop. Before heading out, check the business’s access and parking information.
A little planning can help us continue supporting the businesses we enjoy while the city changes around them.
Prepare now for your next.
You deserve to understand the changes that could affect your next move.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, investing, or relocating in Syracuse or Central New York, I’d be glad to help you look at the property, the location, and how it fits your daily life.
Antoinette Montgomery, Broker/Owner
Keys & Deeds Realty LLC
315-333-0038
antoinette@keysanddeedsrealty.com
www.keysanddeedsrealty.com
Prepare now for your next.
