I-81 New Interchange (Exit 12) Reconstruction

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for reconstruction of the Interstate 81 Guilford Springs Road Interchange (Exit 12) in Franklin County, Guilford Township, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Prequalification is required. The project carries a 9% structure work requirement and zero percent DBE set-aside; federal prevailing wage rates apply.

The scope encompasses full-access interchange construction including four new interchange ramps, a new SR 2038 structure over I-81, stormwater management features, traffic signal upgrades, drainage improvements, milling and overlaying of existing roadways, and miscellaneous construction across 5,400 linear feet (1.023 miles) from south to north of Guilford Springs Road. The bid package includes over 250 line items spanning excavation, asphalt paving, concrete work, drainage structures, bridge components, signage, and pavement markings. Special provisions address erosion and sediment pollution control, NPDES permitting, environmental resource avoidance (including protection of an eligible historic farm property), licensed professional certifications for stormwater control, Buy America and Build America provisions, traffic management, railroad coordination with Norfolk Southern, and utility relocations (water and gas). Unmanned aircraft systems are prohibited on the project.

The estimated contract value ranges from $35 million to $39,999,999.99, with federal funding under FHWA oversight. The notice to proceed is anticipated for October 19, 2026, with a required completion date of December 30, 2030. Payment for stored materials is authorized up to 90% of contract value when approved, with retainage applied. All addenda are posted electronically through the ECMS system.