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    PennDOT/BPC Announce Traffic Switch for the Interstate 81 Susquehanna Bridge Project in Susquehanna County

    April 14, 2026

    Dunmore, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) announce a traffic switch in support of the ongoing Interstate 81 Susquehanna Bridge Project.

    Starting Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM, the contractor will begin the traffic switch to stage 4A, weather permitting. As part of this traffic shift, current southbound traffic will be moved from the existing median lanes to the newly constructed stage 3 southbound lanes.

    Additionally, the Interstate 81 southbound on-ramp from Route 171, which has been closed, will reopen at this time. Ramps A and B to Interstate 81 southbound will also reopen, along with access to the PA Welcome Center.

    Motorists traveling through the project area are advised to exercise caution, remain alert for changing traffic patterns, and follow posted signage. Drivers should be prepared for possible delays and are encouraged to allow extra travel time when passing through the work zone.

    This project is part of the ongoing PennDOT Major Bridges P3 Program. Bridging Pennsylvania Developers – I (BPD-I), led jointly by Shikun & Binui Ltd and Macquarie Capital as Lead Project Developers and Equity Members. The Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) joint venture consortium includes the design & construction expertise of S&B USA Construction (Pittsburgh, PA) and FCC Construction. S&B USA Construction is the construction arm of Shikun & Binui Ltd and is also the parent company of Fay, S&B USA Construction (Pittsburgh, PA), one of the four BPC Major Bridge subcontractors. Other Major Bridge subcontractors include the H&K Group (Skippack, PA), Kokosing Construction Company (Pittsburgh, PA), Wagman Heavy Civil (York, PA), and Lead Designer, Michael Baker International (Pittsburgh, PA).

    To stay informed of upcoming Interstate 81 Susquehanna Bridges project updates, please register at www.penndot.pa.gov/i81Susquehanna or contact the BPD-I Public Information Office at PublicInformationOffice@PennBridges.com.

    Drivers 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 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

    Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects. Subscribe to PennDOT news and find transportation results in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties at www.pa.gov/DOTdistrict4.

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    MEDIA CONTACTS: Jessica Ruddy, jeruddy@pa.gov or 570-963-4044; Elizabeth Fabri, efabri@pa.gov or 570-963-3502

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