Transportation Department, Federal Highway Administration
This final rule makes the following changes to the National Network (NN) in Syracuse, New York: the de-designation of the segment of the NN from Interstate 81 (I-81) between the New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway bridge and the I-81/I-690 interchange (I-81 Viaduct); and the addition to the NN of the signalized surface urban arterial roadway system (Community Grid) that replaces the I-81 Viaduct and is designated as part of Business Loop 81 (BL 81). The remainder of I-81 between the I-81/I-690 interchange and the I-81/I-481 interchange (Exit 29) will be reclassified as BL 81 and remain on the NN. Interstate 481 (I-481) will be reclassified as I-81 and will remain on the NN. This rule will become effective immediately.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 23 CFR Part 658 [Docket No. FHWA-2026-0498] RIN 2125-AG31 AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or Department). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule makes the following changes to the National Network (NN) in Syracuse, New York: the de-designation of the segment of the NN from Interstate 81 (I-81) between the New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway bridge and the I-81/I-690 interchange (I-81 Viaduct); and the addition to the NN of the signalized surface urban arterial roadway system (Community Grid) that replaces the I-81 Viaduct and is designated as part of Business Loop 81 (BL 81). The remainder of I-81 between the I-81/I-690 interchange and the I-81/I-481 interchange (Exit 29) will be reclassified as BL 81 and remain on the NN. Interstate 481 (I-481) will be reclassified as I-81 and will remain on the NN. This rule will become effective immediately. DATES: Effective on September 11, 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions, contact Mike Latuszek, FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations, (573) 638-2612, or by email at Michael.Latuszek@dot.gov . For legal questions, please contact William Winne, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366-1397, or by email at William.Winne@dot.gov . Business hours for FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Ac…
Citation: 91 FR 57789
