LANCASTER, PA — Motorists crossing the Conestoga River on Route 23 (East Walnut Street) should prepare for daytime lane restrictions Friday, November 6, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules a bridge inspection between Lancaster City and Manheim Township.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Route 23 (East Walnut Street), bridge over the Conestoga River.
- Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Times: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
- Reason: Bridge inspection.
Crews will restrict traffic in one direction at a time, beginning with the eastbound right lane before shifting operations to the westbound right lane.
Drivers should anticipate changing lane restrictions during the six-hour inspection and allow extra travel time when crossing the bridge.
PennDOT urges motorists to obey posted work zone signs and use caution near inspection crews. The operation is weather dependent.
Before heading out, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for the latest lane restrictions, bridge inspections, and construction alerts across southeastern Pennsylvania.
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