Background Research

Case Studies of Urban Freeways for The I-81 Challenge

This report examines the challenges faced by other cities and regions with urban freeways. Eleven completed projects and eight projects in the planning or design stage are included in the report. Among the completed projects, five outcomes were common: reconstruction/new construction, burying, depressing, relocating, or removing the highway. The report also reviewed existing at-grade and elevated highways in the planning and design stages.

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Read White Paper #3

The SMTC publishes White Paper #3, which documents, describes, and synthesizes findings from The I-81 Challenge Public Participation Program from Fall 2011 until its conclusion in August 2013.   Read More

Find out what we heard at the May 2013 Public Meeting

The May 2013 Public Meeting Summary Report is now available.  Read More

Review the I-81 Corridor Study Report

Public comment period runs through July 8th.  Read More

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Read White Paper #2

White Paper #2 highlights community input to date.  Read More