EAST HEMPFIELD TWP, PA — Motorists traveling Route 30 in Lancaster County should prepare for lane restrictions in both directions Wednesday, November 18, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules an inspection of the Route 741 (Rohrerstown Road) bridge in East Hempfield Township.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Route 30 Westbound near mile marker 262.9 and Route 30 Eastbound near mile marker 262.7, approaching the Route 741 (Rohrerstown Road) bridge.
- Dates: Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
- Times: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM westbound; noon–2:00 PM eastbound.
- Reason: Bridge inspection.
Westbound Route 30 drivers will encounter a lane restriction near mile marker 262.9 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM as crews inspect the overhead bridge.
The operation will then shift to eastbound Route 30 near mile marker 262.7, where a lane restriction is scheduled from noon until 2:00 PM.
Motorists should plan extra travel time and anticipate possible slowdowns approaching the bridge during the inspection periods.
PennDOT urges drivers to obey posted work zone signs, remain alert for inspection crews and use caution when traveling through the affected areas.
The inspection schedule 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 Lancaster County and southeastern Pennsylvania.
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