Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a resurfacing project on Interstate 81 in Antrim Township, Franklin County, is scheduled to begin next week. This project extends from the Maryland state line to Mile 6 in the Greencastle area.
Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, May 12. The contractor will work nightly from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Work will begin in the southbound direction. There will be lane restrictions during work hours.
This project consists of milling, concrete patching, asphalt resurfacing, guiderail updates, signage, and pavement markings on northbound and southbound I-81 from the Maryland State Line to Milepost 6, including ramps located within the project limits.
.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.
New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. of New Enterprise, PA, is the contractor on this $17.8 million project.
All work is expected to be completed by July 16, 2027.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Dave Thompson 717-418-5018, dmthompson@pa.gov
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