See first image of new I-81 interchange with I-690 in Syracuse
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Senior Reporter · Syracuse, NY
With a degree in Business Journalism from Columbia University, Marcus has spent a decade reporting on economic trends and local businesses for the Albany Times Union and formerly for NPR’s Upstate New York affiliate. His deep understanding of the financial landscape equips him to provide context to local economic shifts impacting Syracuse families.
More from Marcus →Senior Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM · 1 min read
State transportation officials have revealed the first drawing to show how Syracuse drivers will make connections to and from the future Business Loop 81 once the elevated Interstate 81 is torn down.