Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a detour expected to start next Monday for the bridge replacement project on Route 72 (Ebenezer Road) in Lebanon County, will be delayed. The bridge spans Swatara Creek between Jonestown Road in Union Township and New Bunker Hill Road in Swatara Township.
The bridge was expected to be closed on Monday, April 15, but the closure has been postponed until a later date. An updated press release will be issued when a new date is set.
When the bridge is closed, there will be multiple detours in place. A detour for cars and trucks will use Route 22 and Route 343.
A bicycle detour will use Jonestown Road, the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail and New Bunker Hill Road. A temporary signal will be placed at the intersection of Market Street and Lancaster Street in Jonestown Borough to assist with traffic flow through the intersection.
Access will be maintained to all businesses and residences within the project limits, as well as all side roads, alleys, mailboxes and fire hydrants.
Susquehanna Valley Construction Corporation of New Cumberland, PA, is the contractor on this $4,961,250 project.
All work is expected to be completed by November 20, 2024.
This project consists of replacing the existing structure, minor roadway reconstruction, guiderail improvements, and drainage improvements.
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Contact: Dave Thompson, dmthompson@pa.gov, 717-418-5018
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