Harrisburg Swaps Speed Cushions for Speed Bumps
The city replaced temporary cushions with permanent speed bumps on Third Street and Division Street in Harrisburg, Pa.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in City Hall
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The City of Harrisburg removed some temporary speed cushions and installed speed bumps at Third Street and Division Street. The change followed a traffic study conducted by the city and PennDOT while the cushions were in place.
Why it matters
The speed cushions were originally intended as a temporary safety measure in areas where children are likely to be present. Replacing them with speed bumps addresses concerns about traffic patterns at those intersections.
The city and PennDOT completed a traffic study while the old cushions were in place, though the study's measured results were not reported. The source does not specify further quantitative details on traffic volume or speed.
The players
PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the state agency that partnered with the city on the traffic study and replacement.
City of Harrisburg
The state capital city government that removed the temporary cushions and installed the permanent speed bumps.
The details
The City of Harrisburg worked with PennDOT on the replacement after the traffic study was completed, and identified a new organization to build the speed bumps. The city and PennDOT had discussed temporary speed bumps in August before the replacement was carried out.
Timeline
August: The City and PennDOT discussed temporary speed bumps.
Monday, November 9, 2026: New speed bumps were confirmed in place at Third and Division streets.
Roadmap
Cities in Pennsylvania often coordinate traffic-calming changes on state-maintained roads with PennDOT, which conducts studies before permanent installations. Harrisburg's move from temporary cushions to permanent speed bumps follows that pattern on Third and Division streets.
Drivers on Third Street and Division Street will now encounter permanent speed bumps in place of the temporary cushions. Residents near those intersections may notice changes in traffic speed and patterns.
The takeaway
The shift from temporary to permanent traffic-calming devices shows how cities can test a safety measure before committing to a permanent design. Residents on affected streets can expect the speed bumps to remain in place going forward.
Further reading
For related local government coverage, see City Hall in Harrisburg.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WHP.
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