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June 02, 2022 Travel Advisory

PA Turnpike Preps for Placement of Overhead Bridge Beams in Dauphin County


PA Turnpike Preps for Placement of Overhead Bridge Beams in Dauphin County

Four-hour roadway closure to occur between Harrisburg East and Lebanon/Lancaster Interchanges.

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) advises motorists that overnight on Sunday, June 5, its contractor will be placing overhead steel beams for the new bridge that is being erected over the Turnpike (I-76) at Milepost 250 in Lower Swatara, Dauphin County.

The overhead bridge beam placement is slated to occur between 12:01 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 5. During this time all eastbound and westbound traffic between the Harrisburg East Interchange, Exit 247, and Lebanon Lancaster Interchange, Exit 266, will be detoured.

The necessary Turnpike closure will enable construction crews to safely install the steel beams for the new overhead bridge.

Eastbound Detour

Motorists heading east during this time will exit at the Harrisburg East Interchange, Exit 247, and follow I-283 North to US 322 East to SR 72 to the re-enter the Turnpike at the Lancaster/Lebanon Interchange, Exit 266.

Westbound Detour

Motorists heading west during this time will exit at the Lebanon/Lancaster Interchange, Exit 266, and follow SR 72 North to US 322 West to I-283 South to re-enter the Turnpike at the Harrisburg East Interchange, Exit 247.  

The original overhead bridge, built in 1950, was a single span, rigid frame reinforced concrete structure that was approximately 78 feet long with a cross section that was approximately 37 feet from parapet to parapet, including two travel lanes and a raised sidewalk. The replacement bridge is a two-span rolled steel girder structure that is 130 feet long with a cross section that will safely accommodate foot traffic over the Turnpike along State Route 441 (North Union Street). It is anticipated the new bridge will be completed fall 2022.

The bridge carries approximately 9,000 vehicles in daily traffic along State Route 441 (North Union Street) over the Turnpike in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County.

During Sunday’s Turnpike closure, Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will be positioned at the impacted areas. Changeable message signs will also provide information on these closures. Motorists are encouraged to plan travel accordingly. Work schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions.

To report an accident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike, dial *11 via mobile phone. To learn more about PA Turnpike conditions, use one of these resources:

ON THE TURNPIKE

  • 511PA Smartphone App: real-time, hands-free PA traffic advisories
  • Digital Message Signs: more than 100 boards along the Turnpike

ON THE WEB

  • Turnpike Travel Conditions Map: live, interactive map

    BY PHONE

  • 511: dial from any PA roadway for local travel information
  • Pennsylvania Turnpike Customer Assistance Center: 1-800-331-3414, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Outside U.S., please call 717-831-7601).

 

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Media contact: Rosanne Placey, 717-675-4362