Syracuse Common Counsilor-at-Large Van Robinson endorsed his plan to destruct the portion of I-81 that goes through Syracuse. Robinson spoke in the S.I. Newhouse II Building on Wednesday morning to a group of graduate students. Robinson says that proposals have recently been sent to over 100 companies vying to place a bid to the Syracuse Metropolitan Transit Council. According to Robinson, 19 companies have actually placed bids to make the proposal. Robinson outlined some of the advantages that the destruction of I-81 would have on the Syracuse community.
"One thing you will do, you will slow traffic. By having it [I-81] come down, you improve the property values around the I-81 corridor," said Robinson.
Robinson also said that slower traffic will lead to fewer accidents and that the rise in property values would help the Syracuse economy. The deadline for companies to submit their proposals is August 5th and Robinson admitted that it would take at least two years to approve a final proposal. Robinson's goal is to have Interstate 81 torn down in Syracuse by 2015.
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