Bridge traffic ahead: Crews to soon begin 4 years of work on bridges crossing the Susquehanna River

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Beginning next week, motorists coming in and out of Lancaster County using two bridges in Columbia can expect lots of construction work on the bridges over the next four years.

On Aug. 28, crews from Chester County-based contractor J.D. Eckman will begin preparing the Wrights Ferry Bridge to handle the extra traffic coming from the nearby Veterans Memorial Bridge that will be closed for two years in 2025 for a massive restoration project.

Work on the 51-year-old Wrights Ferry Bridge, which carries Route 30 over the Susquehanna River, will last 14 months, according to the state Department of Transportation. The bridge connects Columbia to Hellam Township in York County.

While two lanes of traffic will remain open during the 1.5-mile median barrier project that includes protecting the Route 30 bridge against cracks, traffic will be shifted away from the median to the right lane and shoulder.   

Once work is completed on the Wrights Ferry Bridge, PennDOT can begin working to extend the life of the 94-year-old Veterans Memorial Bridge as part of a $79 million restoration project.

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