PennDOT to Restrict I-83 Shoulders Overnight
Right shoulders of the I-83 viaduct in Harrisburg will be restricted overnight on two consecutive nights for bridge inspections.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Construction
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PennDOT will restrict the right shoulder of the I-83 viaduct bridge near Exit 43 in Harrisburg from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, weather permitting, for inspections. The right shoulder of I-83 North is restricted Friday night and I-83 South Saturday night.
Why it matters
The inspections help confirm the condition of a bridge that crosses Norfolk Southern railroad tracks and Paxton Creek. Drivers passing through the Harrisburg area should expect the restricted shoulders during the overnight work.
Shoulder restrictions run from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, 2026, weather permitting. Inspection results and any follow-up work were not addressed.
The players
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
The state transportation agency responsible for maintaining and inspecting Pennsylvania's highways and bridges, including the I-83 viaduct in Harrisburg.
The details
Crews will use an under-bridge inspection crane to examine the I-83 viaduct over the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks and Paxton Creek. Drivers are asked to watch for work zone signs and use caution around inspection crews.
Timeline
Friday, November 7, 2026, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday: right shoulder of I-83 North restricted
Saturday, November 8, 2026, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday: right shoulder of I-83 South restricted
Construction Outlook
Routine periodic inspections of public highway bridges, required under federal National Bridge Inspection Standards, drive scheduled overnight lane and shoulder restrictions like this one. The I-83 work follows that recurring inspection cycle rather than a new repair project.
Drivers using I-83 near Exit 43 in Harrisburg will find the right shoulder closed to them during the overnight inspection windows. Watch for work zone signs and allow extra room around the inspection crews.
The takeaway
Planning around the overnight windows on November 7 and 8 can help Harrisburg drivers avoid delays near the I-83 viaduct. Slowing down and staying alert in work zones protects both drivers and crews.
What happens next
Right-shoulder restrictions on I-83 North are scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2026, and I-83 South for Saturday, November 8, 2026, both from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., weather permitting.
Further reading
For more on infrastructure work in the region, see Construction coverage for Harrisburg.
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