Deck repairs planned this weekend on northbound side of Wade bridge: PennDOT

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that a PennDOT maintenance crew in Dauphin County is scheduled to perform deck repairs in the northbound Interstate 81 (George N. Wade Memorial) Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between Dauphin and Cumberland counties. Lane restrictions will be in place.

Weather permitting, this work will be performed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. The right and center lane of northbound I-81 will be closed between the Enola/Marysville and Front Street exit. The left lane will remain open, a press release said.

This could cause delays. Travelers are advised to seek alternate routes.

Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone.

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