Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

11/09/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/09/2023 12:02

Lane Restrictions Next Week for Inspection of the I-83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge over the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg

Lane Restrictions Next Week for Inspection of the I-83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge over the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg

11/09/2023

Traffic restrictions from 9 AM to 2 PM weekdays, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday

Harrisburg, PA - Motorists in the Harrisburg area are advised there will be daytime lane and shoulder restrictions next week on the northbound and southbound Interstate 83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between Cumberland and Dauphin counties so inspection can be performed.

Weather permitting, this work will be performed Monday, November 13, through Saturday, November 18.

The northbound I-83 right lane will be closed from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday and from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday. The southbound I-83 right shoulder is expected to be closed those same hours during one of these workdays. Three travel lanes in each direction and all on- and off-ramps will remain open each of the days.

Inspectors plan to inspect the South Bridge using an inspection crane from the roadway.

Travelers are reminded to be alert for these operations, to obey work zone signs, and to use caution when driving through work zones for their safety, as well as for the safety of the road crews.

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CONTACT: Dave Thompson 717-418-5018, [email protected]

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