Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
05/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/01/2024 14:11
Reminder: Cable Median Barrier Project Continues with Night Work on Multiple Routes in South Central PA
Reminder: Cable Median Barrier Project Continues with Night Work on Multiple Routes in South Central PA
05/01/2024
Contractor now plans to work on southbound I-81
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds travelers that a contractor for a cable median barrier project is scheduled to begin installing guide rail next week at night on multiple routes in south central Pennsylvania. The contractor now plans to begin work on southbound Interstate 81 in Franklin County. Work was previously announced to be on northbound I-81.
This project includes the installation of approximately 29 miles of high-tension cable barrier in the median of Interstate 81 in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin and Lebanon counties, Route 30 in Lancaster and York counties, and Route 222 in Lancaster County.
Weather permitting, night work will begin the night of Monday, May 6, and will continue from 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM Monday through Thursday nights for approximately one month.
The contractor will begin on southbound Interstate 81 between Mile Marker 2 and Mile Marker 5 in Franklin County. There will be a left lane and left shoulder closures. The contractor will continue with work on Interstate 81 in Cumberland and Lebanon counties, Route 30 in Lancaster and York counties, and Route 222 in Lancaster County.
Work currently is being performed to install cable median barrier during the day with left shoulder closures, as needed.
Work last year included roadway borings and testing for high-tension cable barrier end anchor terminals.
Cable median barriers are life-saving traffic devices for use in existing medians to prevent cross-over crashes. They are one of the most-effective safety measures deployed to protect motorists on highways.
All work is expected to be completed by the May of 2025.
Green Acres Contracting Co., Inc., is the contractor on this $5,213,525 project.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local alerts on X.
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Contact: Dave Thompson, [email protected], 717-418-5018
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