Miles Of Traffic Backups On I-81 In Central PA

Sudden lane closures have led to miles of backups on Interstate 81 in Central Pennsylvania on Thursday evening, authorities say.

Miles of backed-up traffic on Interstate 81.
Photo Credit: *511PA*

Jillian Pikora

07/27/2023 4:42 p.m.

There is a crash on I-81 North between exits 72 B Linglestown and 77: PA 39 Manada Hill /Hershey on July 27, 2023, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

The crash was blocking all lanes when it was called into authorities in Dauphin County shortly after 4 p.m., but one lane reopened just before 5 p.m., PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.

There is no word on any injuries.

This is a developing situation, check back here for updates.

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