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

    May 12, 2023

    Bridge to be inspected

    Harrisburg, PA – Motorists in the Harrisburg area are advised there will be daytime traffic restrictions for a bridge inspection next week on southbound and northbound Interstate 83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between Cumberland and Dauphin counties. 

    Weather permitting, this work will be performed Monday, May 15, through Friday, May 19.

    The northbound I-83 right lane and shoulder will be closed from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday to Thursday from approximately the middle of the bridge to the Harrisburg off-ramp. The southbound shoulder will be closed from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday, May 19, at approximately the Harrisburg on-ramp. Three lanes and all on- and off-ramps will remain open.

    Inspectors plan to inspect the South Bridge using an inspection crane from the roadway.

    There will be lane closures in the subsequent weeks throughout May in both directions to be announced.

    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. 

    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 regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

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    CONTACT: Dave Thompson 717-418-5018, dmthompson@pa.gov 

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