Officials said that the closure will enable construction crews to safely dismantle and remove the temporary bridge,
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is removing the temporary bridge that has been built over the Turnpike at milepost 250 in Lower Swatara Township. The new bridge is pictured on the left. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will be removing a temporary bridge this weekend.
On Sunday, its contractor will be removing the temporary bridge that has been over the turnpike at milepost 250 in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. The removal is slated to occur between 12:01 a.m. and 5 a.m. 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 dismantle and remove the temporary bridge,” the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, said in a news release.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.
During Sunday’s closure, Pennsylvania State Police and turnpike personnel will be at the impacted areas. Changeable message signs will also provide information on these closures.A new bridge has replaced the existing bridge and the temporary bridge is no longer necessary to accommodate traffic, the commission said. Officials said the new bridge will safely accommodate foot traffic over the turnpike along North Union Street.
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