HARRISBURG, Pa. — A bridge closure on Interstate 83 will impact traffic flowing between Dauphin and Cumberland counties this weekend.
The southbound I-83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River is expected to be closed for repairs from 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15 until 6 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18., the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said.
Work includes expansion joint repairs, concrete deck repairs and seal replacements.
A detour will be in place during the closure. Travelers wishing to access southbound I-83 from north of northern terminus of I-83 at Interstate 81 should take southbound Interstate 81 to eastbound Route 581 to southbound I-83.
Travelers wishing to access southbound I-83 from points south of Interstate 81, including Interstate 283, Route 322 and entry points along the I-83 corridor north of the closure in the Harrisburg area should take northbound I-83 to southbound I-81 to eastbound Route 581 to southbound I-83.
The closure may cause congestion along the detour route and adjacent roadways, PennDOT warned. Motorists should be alert and drive with caution.
Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com.
