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Ramp Closures Scheduled on Resurfacing Project on I-83 Near Harrisburg

05/26/2023

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that weekend highway/ramp closures are planned on a 4.8-mile resurfacing project on Interstate 83 in Dauphin County. The project extends from Cameron Street in the City of Harrisburg, through Swatara Township, to Union Deposit Road in Lower Paxton Township.

Weather permitting, the contractor will begin multiple weekend ramp closures starting Friday, June 2. The first group of ramps to be closed include northbound Interstate 283 ramp to northbound I-83 at Mile Marker 2.5, and the northbound I-83 ramp bridge spanning Route 322/Eisenhower Boulevard/I-283 at Mile Marker 46. Those ramps will be closed from 8:00 PM Friday, June 2, through 6:00 AM Monday, June 5. 

Signed detours will be in place. Motorists traveling northbound on I-83 should take eastbound Route 322 (Exit 46B Hershey) to the Pen-Har Interchange to Pen-Har Drive, turn right on Pen-Har Drive and proceed to Paxton Street, turn right on Paxton Street, then turn left onto the ramp to westbound Route 322 and follow the signs to northbound I-83.

Those traveling northbound on I-283 to northbound I-83 should take eastbound Route 322 (Exit 3C) and follow the same detour above to northbound I-83.

The contractor will work around the clock through the entire weekend. Work includes concrete patching, milling and paving. There will be long-term lane closures within the project limits.  

This project includes concrete patching, milling, paving, and other work on the I-83 mainline, as well as on ramps and bridges within the project limits. JD Eckman, Inc., of Atglen, PA, is the prime contractor on this $4,884,987 project. Work is expected to be completed by November 20, 2023. the contractor will begin night work Sunday, April 16. Work hours will be nightly from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. There will be short term lane closures. Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone.

This project includes concrete patching, milling, paving, and other work on the I-83 mainline, as well as on ramps and bridges within the project limits.

Weekend ramp closures are planned for June through August in both directions of I-83. Updated press releases will be issued prior to each weekend closure.

JD Eckman, Inc., of Atglen, PA, is the prime contractor on this $4,884,987 project. Work is expected to be completed by November 20, 2023.

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

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