George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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The George N. Wade Memorial Bridge, also known as the North Bridge, carries Interstate 81 (I-81) and the Capital Beltway across the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[1]

History and architectural features

Bridge construction began during the late 1960s and was completed in the early 1970s.[2]

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A $36.5 million rehabilitation of the bridge began in 2009 and was scheduled to be completed in early 2012;[2][3] however, additional repairs were undertaken in subsequent years.[4][5]

See also

References

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  1. "Assembly OKs Miner Disability Increase." Hanover, Pennsylvania: The Evening Sun, November 25, 1969, p. 1 (subscription required).
  2. a b c George Wade Bridge Rehabilitation Project, Dauphin County Template:Webarchive, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, retrieved February 25, 2010.
  3. "Next long-term I-81 ramp closure to start next week." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Sentinel, August 30, 2012, p. 3 (subscription required).
  4. Creason, Naomi. "PennDOT tackles multiple projects on I-81." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Sentinel, May 4, 2013, p. 1 (subscription required).
  5. "I-81 bridge work set for Saturday." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Sentinel, August 7, 2021, p. A3 (subscription required).

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