I-83 South Bridge Project

State Route: 0083-094 (Interstate 83) Counties: Dauphin & Cumberland Project Type: Bridge Replacement & Interchange Improvement The purpose of the I-83 South Bridge Project is to improve traffic flow and safety around the Harrisburg metro region. The project is currently undergoing environmental studies to complete the Environmental Assessment. The South Bridge project is intended to address several needs: The bridge's aging structure. The bridge is approaching the end of its serviceable lifespan and most of the pavement on the project corridor is over 50 years old. This means that in the near future, wear and tear on the bridge will cause the need for more frequent and costly repairs. Current and increasing traffic volumes. The current bridge and roadway do not adequately support today's traffic and won't be able to handle future traffic volumes. Need for design improvements. The existing roadway system is outdated and in need of updates to meet current design standards. Limited bicycle and pedestrian mobility in the project area. On the west shore, I-83, the existing interchange design and the location of the railroad hinder the ability for people walking and cycling to access communities and businesses north and south of the interstate and railroad. The improvement project includes the total replacement of the South Bridge, widening the bridge to five lanes in each direction, and reconfiguring the Lemoyne interchange on the West Shore. A proposed alternative has been developed to accommodate a widened I-83 across the new South Bridge and improve the interchange in Lemoyne Borough. PennDOT is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) for this project to address the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). An EA is a detailed study of how a project would affect the surrounding community's quality of life, including health, safety, cultural resources, natural resources, and more. The EA for this project is expected to be released for public review and comment in Summer 2021. The estimated construction cost for this project is between $500 million and $650 million. PennDOT has an annual highway and bridge funding gap of $8.1 billion. Due to this funding gap, South Bridge is proposed as a potential candidate for bridge tolling as a part of the PennDOT Pathways Major Bridge P3 Initiative. The funds received from this bridge toll would go right back to the South Bridge to pay for its construction, maintenance and operation. A bridge toll is a fee that drivers pay when using a specific bridge, often by using a service like E-ZPass. You can learn more about the Pathways program and initiative here. As of May 7, 2021 this project is conceptual. Bidding for designers and contractors has not been established. Final design work and right-of-way acquisition are anticipated to begin in 2022. Initial construction of the project is expected to begin in 2024.* *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Precast Structural Concrete.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Bridges, Steel Joist Framing, Steel Joist Girder Framing.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Expansion Control.
Division 09 -	Finishes, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Traffic Signage.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Roadway Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Embankments, Erosion and Sedimentation Controls, Slope Protection, Gabions, Riprap, Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements, Driven Piles.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Retaining Walls.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation, Bridges.