Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the proposed traffic control included in an online plan display for the Interstate 81 bridge rehabilitation over Stonehouse Road in Cumberland County has been updated.
The initial plans noted single lane closures will be required on I-81 during the construction. However, these plans have changed. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on I-81. Due to this change, the public comment period has been extended until January 9, 2025.
The purpose of this project is to address the poor condition of the bridge and provide continued and efficient crossing of I-81 over T-545 (Stonehouse Road) in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County.
The project consists of the rehabilitation of two 61-year-old prestressed concrete spread box beam structures. The proposed bridge widths will accommodate two 12-foot lanes with 10-foot outside shoulders and 6-foot inside shoulders. Stonehouse Road will be closed for approximately six months to all traffic during the construction. The proposed detour route will use Route 11 to T-466 (Mooredale Road).
The project is currently in design and construction is expected to take place in the 2026 construction season.
Plans display will be held online only. A digital version of the information will be available to view online through January 9, 2025.
Information, including bridge plans and an interactive comment form, can be found by visiting the PennDOT District 8 website, www.penndot.gov/District8, clicking Projects Near You listed on the left side of the page, then District 8 Projects, and choosing SR 0081 over Stonehouse Road.
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project’s potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory ouncil on Historic Preservation’s 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Adam Wright, PennDOT Project Manager, at adamwright@pa.gov, or 717-772-4028.
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