Mountain Rd and I-81 SB Ramp Int Signal

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids for installation of a new traffic signal and miscellaneous construction at the intersection of Mountain Road and Interstate 81 Southbound Ramp in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The project covers State Route 3019, Section 013, extending from Blue Bird/Lockwillow Avenue (Segment 0020/0021 Offset 1588/1588) to the structure over SR 0081 (Segment 0020/0021 Offset 2466/2466). Work includes traffic signal installation, erosion and sediment control, guide rail mounted delineators, sign installation, utility coordination, tree trimming and selective removal, and structural and material work specified in the bid package. The scope involves multiple line items with detailed technical specifications for site preparation, trench backfilling, controller assembly, ground rod installation, and inlet box installations. Electronic submission of material certifications through ECMS is required for both standard and lump sum component items.

Special provisions address construction procedures including vertical clearance verification, foam backfill installation, and night shift work authorization. The project is subject to road user liquidated damages, advance notice of traffic restrictions, erosion and sediment pollution control planning, and equal employment opportunity compliance requirements. The procurement is assigned to PennDOT District 08 as Bid Package 1. No addendums were listed as of August 17, 2026. The bid package is attached (839960padot123444.pdf).