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    Lane Restrictions Next Week for Inspection of the I-83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge over the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg

    November 02, 2023
    Traffic restrictions from 9 AM to 2 PM on weekdays, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekends.

    Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a bridge inspection is scheduled to begin next week on the Interstate 83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River in the City of Harrisburg. 

    Inspectors plan use an inspection crane from the roadway. Weather permitting, there will be daytime lane and shoulder restrictions implemented next week on northbound and southbound I-83 South Bridge Monday, November 6, through Sunday, November 12. 

    The northbound I-83 right lane will be closed from 9 AM to 2 PM Monday. The southbound I-83 right shoulder will be closed from 9 AM to 2 PM Monday to Friday and 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. Three travel lanes in each direction and all on/off ramps will remain open each of the days. 

    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. 

    There will be additional lane and shoulder closures to be announced for the following week.

    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.

    Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties at PennDOT District 8.

    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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    CONTACT: Michael Crochunis, 717-418-5017, mcrochunis@pa.gov


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