New York State Department of Transportation’s $143 million project improved safety and access at the busy NYS Route 17 and Interstate 81 interchange. The project added efficient lighting, improved access to sidewalks and trail systems along the Chenango River and enhanced connectivity to neighborhoods and commercial districts. Via transparent noise walls, landscaping and improved signage, quality of life was improved for those living and working nearby, as well as for those traveling through. Located in the City of Binghamton, a hub for freight and passenger transportation, this interchange is vital to the state’s economy.