Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that an inspection is scheduled this week on the Interstate 78 bridges spanning Swatara Creek and an abandoned railroad about two miles east of Interstate 81 in Union and Swatara townships, Lebanon County.
Weather permitting, there will be daytime lane and shoulder restrictions on I-78 eastbound and westbound from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 2, and Friday, October 3. A right lane and shoulder restriction will be in place on the eastbound bridge on Thursday. A right lane and shoulder restriction will be in place on the westbound bridge on Friday.
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 inspection crews.
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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Information about infrastructure in District 8, including completed work and significant projects, is available at District 8 Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at PennDOT Projects.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Crochunis 717-418-5017, mcrochunis@pa.gov
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