PennDOT Schedules I-81 Bridge Inspections in Dauphin County, Expect Delays
PennDOT has scheduled two bridge inspections on I-81 in Dauphin County for next week, which will result in lane restrictions and possible travel delays.
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, October 10, 2026 — PennDOT announced that it has scheduled bridge inspections along Interstate 81 (I-81) in Dauphin County. The inspections are set to take place next week and are expected to cause traffic disruptions.
According to the announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, two specific bridge inspections are planned for I-81 within Dauphin County. The timing of these inspections is designated for the upcoming week. Officials have indicated that these necessary inspections will lead to lane restrictions along the affected sections of the highway.
As a result of the lane closures required for the inspection work, motorists traveling on I-81 in Dauphin County should anticipate potential travel delays. PennDOT advises drivers to plan their routes accordingly and allow for extra travel time when commuting through the area during the inspection period.
The specific dates and times for the inspections, as well as the exact locations of the bridges to be inspected, were not detailed in the provided summary. The contractor performing the work was also not identified.
Story summarized from the original created by Kyle Morgan on www.abc27.com, see more information here.
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