The state Department of Transportation will be available at an open house next week to talk about the next phase of the I-81 project.

The massive project to tear down the aging viaduct includes adding a new interchange at Crouse and Irving avenues on I-690. The new I-690 exit is intended to create a more direct route to Syracuse University campus and hospitals on the hill.

The prime contractor is expected to be available to answer questions.

The meeting is a week from today at Upstate Medical University from 6-8 p.m.