February 14, 2025

Oversized load halts traffic on I-83 near overpass

Steve Smith

Oversized load halts traffic on I-83 near overpass

Traffic on I-83 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, faced significant delays on February 12 due to an oversized load stopping short of an overpass bridge.

Details: The incident happened around 2 p.m. when a truck driver realized their oversized load might not clear an overpass near Harrisburg Mall.

Police were called in to manage the situation and reverse the truck to the nearest exit.
Traffic had to be turned around to allow for the safe maneuvering of the truck.

Status: The road was fully reopened by 4 p.m. after the truck was safely removed from the area.

No citations have been reported against the driver, according to ABC 27 News.

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