I-81 Bridge Inspection, Harrisburg Pike, Delays Expected
Summary
PennDOT has announced a scheduled bridge inspection on the northbound and southbound Interstate 81 bridges over Route 11 (Harrisburg Pike) near Exit 52 in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County. Weather permitting, the work will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Lane restrictions will be in effect on Route 11 northbound and southbound under the bridges, and travelers should expect delays during this period.
“Weather permitting, this work will be from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 28.”
What changed
PennDOT announced a scheduled inspection of the I-81 bridges over Route 11 (Harrisburg Pike) in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The inspection is set for April 28, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, utilizing an inspection crane from the roadway. Lane restrictions will be imposed on Route 11 northbound and southbound under the bridges during the work window.
Travelers and transportation companies operating in the affected area should plan for potential delays on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Drivers are advised to remain alert, obey work zone signage, and exercise caution through the work zone for their safety and the safety of road crews. Real-time traffic conditions can be monitored via 511PA.
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- 2026-04-28 at 09:00 – 15:00
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Inspection Planned on I-81 Bridges over Route 11 (Harrisburg Pike) in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County
April 21, 2026
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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that an inspection is scheduled for the northbound and southbound Interstate 81 bridges over Route 11 (Harrisburg Pike) near Exit 52 in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County.
Weather permitting, this work will be from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 28. There will be lane restrictions on Route 11 northbound and southbound under the bridges. Delays are expected.
Inspectors plan to inspect the bridge using an inspection crane from the roadway.
Travelers are reminded to be alert for these operations, to obey work zone signs, and to use caution when driving through work zones for their safety, as well as for the safety of the road crews.
Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
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