Overnight Ramp Closures Planned for I-81 in Cumberland County Next Week
Overnight ramp closures are scheduled for I-81 in Cumberland County next week, from Sunday through Thursday, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for PennDOT paving operations near Carlisle.
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, September 19, 2026 —
Drivers in Cumberland County should prepare for overnight ramp closures on Interstate 81 next week as PennDOT undertakes paving operations near Carlisle. The closures are scheduled to occur nightly from Sunday through Thursday.
The specific hours for the closures will be between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night. The exact dates for “next week” were not specified, but the work is planned to conclude by Thursday morning. Specific ramps affected by these closures were not detailed in the provided information.
PennDOT is conducting paving operations in the area. No additional details regarding the scope of the paving project, potential detours, or the contractor performing the work were immediately available. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes during the specified overnight hours or allow for extra travel time when approaching the affected sections of I-81. Further information regarding specific ramp closures or changes to the schedule will be released by PennDOT as needed.
Story summarized from the original created by Brady Doran on www.abc27.com, see more information here.
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