I-83 South Bridge Project - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation - 4850418

Site work, paving and new construction of a civil project in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; road / highway; and for the construction of a bridge / tunnel.

At 61 years old, the South Bridge is nearing the end of its serviceable lifespan, which means that wear and tear requires more regular, frequent, and costly repairs. In addition to the replacement of the bridge, I-83 on the west shore will be widened and improved to meet the traffic needs in the area. 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 The existing roadway system is outdated and in need of updates to meet current design standards. 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. As of September 23, 2022, the owner entered into a pre-development agreement with Bridging Pennsylvania Partners (BPP) which is comprised of the below firms: Macquarie Infrastructure Developments LLC Shikun & Binui Concessions USA Inc; STV Incorporated FCC Construccion, S.A. Shikun & Binui – America, Inc. SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc. Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc. Joseph B. Fay Company H&K Group Inc. *All information on this project can be obtained from https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-8/ConstructionsProjectsAndRoadwork/DauphinCty/Pages/I-83-South-Bridge-Project.aspx