Mark Frechette is the I-81 Viaduct project director. Frechette has worked for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) since 1985 with diverse management and engineering experience in construction, highway design, structures, planning, program management, local programs, and emergency response. Prior positions include serving as the regional director of the North Country between 2009 and 2014. The I-81 Viaduct project is one of the largest transportation projects that NYSDOT has embarked upon and it poses many challenges to provide transportation solutions that enhance the livability, sustainability and economic vitality of Central New York.