Project Overview
The PA Turnpike is moving forward with plans to develop two new access points connecting Pennsylvania Route 283 (PA 283) directly to the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County. This exciting project is designed to provide travelers in either direction on PA 283 with an alternative route to avoid recurring congestion at the interchange of Interstate 283 (I-283) and PA 283.
The new ramps, located between the Harrisburg East (Exit 247) and Lebanon-Lancaster (Exit 266) on the PA Turnpike, would also provide a more direct and reliable connection for PA Turnpike customers. The proposed connection addresses recurring congestion on PA 283 and along I-283, which routinely experience more than a mile of queuing during peak hours. These new ramps are made possible by the PA Turnpike’s transition to Open Road Tolling (ORT), which significantly reduces the cost and the space necessary for building new access points.
In addition to making travel more convenient, the new ramps will improve regional mobility and connectivity in the Greater Harrisburg area. By improving connections to the region’s transportation network, this project supports job creation, business investment, and overall growth.
