The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled an inspection for the Interstate 81 bridge over Conococheague Creek, near Chambersburg, Franklin County. The inspection is set to take place this Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, weather permitting.
The bridge inspection will occur between Exit 17 (Walker Road) and Exit 20 (Route 997/Scotland) in Greene Township. Thursday’s inspection will focus on the northbound lanes, while the southbound lanes will be inspected on Friday. Motorists should expect right lane restrictions in the direction being inspected each day.
PennDOT advises drivers to remain alert and exercise caution when traveling through the work zone. For updates on road conditions and traffic alerts, motorists can visit the 511PA website at www.511PA.com. This service provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, and real-time traffic speed information, and is accessible via a smartphone app available for both iPhone and Android devices, by dialing 5-1-1, or following updates on local X alerts.
Residents can subscribe to PennDOT news and receive traffic alerts for Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties at PennDOT District 8’s website. Further information about ongoing infrastructure projects and traffic management in District 8 can also be found online at District 8 Results and PennDOT Projects websites.
