The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the four remaining upcoming overnight I-81 ramp closures and detours have been rescheduled to complete paving near Carlisle in Cumberland County. The work limits for this project are from Mile Marker 47 just north of the Hanover Street (Route 34) Exit in South Middleton Township to Mile Marker 52, just north of the Route 11 Exit in Middlesex Township.
Weather permitting, the contractor will continue working Sunday through Thursday nights. All ramp work will be conducted from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM:
- Thursday, July 30: Northbound I-81 to northbound Route 11 at Exit 52 (Ramp B) will be closed for paving. An overnight detour will be implemented using northbound I-81 to Route 114 West to southbound I-81 to northbound Route 11.
- Sunday, August 2: Northbound 11 to northbound I-81 at Exit 52 (Ramp C) will be closed for paving. An overnight detour will be implemented using northbound Route 11 to southbound I-81 to Route 641 East to northbound I-81.
- Sunday, August 2: Northbound I-81 to southbound Route 11 at Exit 52 (Ramp F) will be closed for paving. An overnight detour will be implemented using northbound I-81 to Route 114 West to southbound I-81 to southbound Route 11.
- Monday, August 3: Southbound Route 11 to northbound I-81 at Exit 52 (Ramp G) will be closed for paving. An overnight detour will be implemented using southbound Route 11 to southbound I-81 to Route 641 East to northbound I-81.
- Travelers should plan for extra travel time when traveling through the area, be alert for changing traffic patterns, and use caution when approaching the work zone.
There will be short-term lane closures, as well as long-term shoulder closures for parapet work on various bridges located within the project limits.
This project consists of asphalt resurfacing, asphalt patching, minor drainage improvements, guiderail updates, line painting, sign updates, structure repairs, and other miscellaneous construction…