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    Shoulder Restriction Next Week on SB I-83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge over Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Dauphin County

    May 13, 2026

    Contractor to perform repairs under the bridge

    Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today a daytime shoulder restriction to begin on Monday, May 18, on the southbound lanes of the Interstate 83 (I-83) John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between Cumberland and Dauphin counties so repairs can be performed under the bridge.

    Weather permitting, this work will be performed from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM beginning on Monday and continuing until repairs are complete.

    The southbound I-83 right shoulder will be closed. Three travel lanes and all on/off ramps will remain open.

    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.

    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 Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties at www.pa.gov/DOTdistrict8.  

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    MEDIA CONTACT: Fritzi Schreffler 717-418-5016, fschreffle@pa.gov

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    Please refer to the work location map below:

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