Emergency lane closure tonight on southbound I-83

Emergency pavement repairs will take place tonight on southbound Interstate 83 in York County. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will begin work at 7 p.m. on March 19. The right lane will be closed at Exit 36, which serves Fishing Creek and Route 262. This lane restriction is expected to last until 6 a.m. on March 20, weather permitting. Repairs will be made to the pavement between the off-ramp and on-ramp at that exit. Although the right travel lane will be closed, the ramps will remain open for drivers. Travelers are advised to drive carefully through the work zone. JD Eckman, Inc. is the contractor handling these repairs. Motorists can check traffic conditions and get updates through www.511PA.com. This resource is available 24/7 and offers traffic warnings, weather forecasts, and access to over 1,000 traffic cameras. Additionally, drivers can receive alerts via a smartphone app for iPhone and Android, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local updates on social media. For more information on ongoing and planned construction projects, PennDOT encourages the public to subscribe to their news and traffic alerts.