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The State DOT today announced that the right lane on I-81 northbound near the Exit 5 interchange is closed to through-traffic through Monday Morning at 11:00 AM, because of the Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally in Otsiningo Park. I-81 northbound through-traffic will be shifted to the left and center lanes near Exit 5, the right lane will be closed and used as a dedicated acceleration lane for Exit 5 northbound on-ramp traffic. The existing Exit 5 northbound on-ramp acceleration lane will be used for shuttle busses to safely enter and exit the highway at the Spiedie Fest. Motorists will still be able to use the Exit 5 northbound on-ramp and off-ramp to enter and exit the highway.

On Saturday, in Downtown Oneonta, the annual City of the Hills Art & Music Festival will be held alongside the Oneonta Farmers Market and the Downtown Oneonta merchant sidewalk sales. Several area musical acts will perform & The Farmers Market will operate with its usual hours and the Festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. more information is available at the Cityofthehillsartsfestival.com or visit the event page on Facebook.