Red Lion Emergency Management Agency

05/31/2026

REMINDER: Springwood Road bridge rehab
PennDOT Announces Upcoming Work on I-83 Bridge over Springwood Road in York Township, York County

Springwood Road to be closed, detoured for up to 168 days.

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a bridge rehabilitation project on Interstate 83 will close Springwood Road (Route 2002) under the interstate in York Township, York County.

Work will begin on Monday, June 1. There will be no travel restrictions on I-83.

Springwood Road will be closed to traffic as the contractor works under I-83. A 168-day detour will be in place using Pauline Drive, Route 74 (S. Queen Street), and Springwood Road.

Work under this contract consists of repairs made to the dual adjacent prestressed concrete I-beam bridge, roadway milling, paving, and barrier replacement.

05/25/2026

Temporary No Parking

🚧 Temporary No Parking Notice – Borough-Wide 🚧

As we continue street sweeping and begin the installation of Hometown Hero banners in honor of Memorial Day, temporary No Parking signs will be posted throughout the Borough over the next two weeks or more.

Please be aware:

When a sign is posted indicating “No Parking” with a specified time frame, that restriction is enforceable during those hours.
This is consistent with permanent No Parking signage used nationwide. For example, if a sign states No Parking from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., vehicles may not be parked during that time period—even if a specific date is not listed.

🚗 Failure to move your vehicle may result in a ticket and/or towing. This is not what we want to do, it is what we have to do, to accomplish what needs to be done when people fail to follow the posted notices.

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep our streets clean and honor our community’s heroes. Please check posted signs carefully and plan accordingly.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

05/20/2026

Public Works Appreciation Week

🚧💛 Public Works Appreciation Week 💛🚧
This week, we proudly recognize and thank the Red Lion Borough Public Works Team for their dedication and hard work throughout the year.
From snow removal in the winter to mowing and maintenance in the warmer months, from roadwork to property upkeep—and the thousand other tasks they handle behind the scenes—our Public Works team plays a vital role in keeping our Borough safe, clean, and running smoothly every day.
Their efforts often go unnoticed, but their impact is seen everywhere in our community. We are grateful for their commitment, professionalism, and the pride they take in their work.

👏 Please join us in showing appreciation for the Red Lion Borough Public Works team this week!

05/20/2026

PennDOT - District 8 News
Rt 124 and Freysville Rd Intersection Drainage Work in Windsor Twp York Co

Drainage Work to Begin for Route 124 (East Prospect Road) and Freysville Road Intersection Safety Improvement Project in Windsor Township, York County

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that drainage work will begin next week for an intersection safety improvement project Route 124 (East Prospect Road) and Freysville Road (Route 2001) in Windsor Township, York County.

Weather permitting, drainage work will begin Wednesday, May 27. Work will be performed during daylight hours under flagging.

This work is part of a safety improvement project that consists of phased construction of a new traffic signal, realignment at the intersection, and other related construction activities.

York Excavating Company, of Yorkana, PA, is the contractor for this $2,286,571 project. All work is expected to be completed by November 15, 2028.

Travelers are reminded to be alert for these operations, to obey work zone signs, and to use caution when driving through work zones for their safety, as well as for the safety of the road crews.

Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

05/18/2026

OK - this detour makes more sense!

An update has been published to District 8 News on the PennDOT website. Please see below for details.
PennDOT - District 8 News
Interstate 83 Bridge Rehab over Springwood Rd in York Co

PennDOT Announces Upcoming Work on I-83 Bridge over Springwood Road in York Township, York County

Springwood Road to be closed, detoured for up to 168 days.

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a bridge rehabilitation project on Interstate 83 will close Springwood Road (Route 2002) under the interstate in York Township, York County.

Work will begin on Monday, June 1. There will be no travel restrictions on I-83.

Springwood Road will be closed to traffic as the contractor works under I-83. A 168-day detour will be in place using Pauline Drive, Route 74 (S. Queen Street), and Springwood Road.

Work under this contract consists of repairs made to the dual adjacent prestressed concrete I-beam bridge, roadway milling, paving, and barrier replacement.

Deblin, Inc., of Mechanicsburg, PA, is the contractor on this $1,534,405 bridge rehabilitation project. All work is expected to be completed by January 12, 2027.

Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

05/04/2026

State Route I-83 Over State Route 2002 Springwood Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project
The construction of the I-83 bridge over Springwood Road in York Township is scheduled to start on May 11, 2026. See below:

I-83 over Springwood Rd
ECMS #, 116480
SR-Sect, 83-103
Contractor, Deblin Inc.
Original Contract Value, $1,534,404.87

Notice to proceed date – 3/12/2026
Anticipated start of work – 5/11/26

Project Scope: This is a bridge rehabilitation project on SR I-83 in York Township in York County over SR 2002 Springwood Road with construction consisting of repairs made to the dual adjacent prestressed concrete I-beam bridge, roadway milling, paving,
and barrier replacement, all as indicated on the approved drawings included in the Bid

I-83 is classified as an Urban Interstate while Springwood Road is classified as an Urban Arterial. The posted speeds are 55 MPH and 35 MPH, respectively. During construction Springwood Road will be under a detour to provide contractors sufficient space while performing the bridge and road rehabilitation. I-83 will remain open to traffic in both directions throughout construction.

Project Update: Pre-Construction Meeting was held on 3/12/26. Contactor anticipates starting work on 5/11/26.

The map below is a detour route during construction.

05/04/2026

Description
York Excavating is underway with road, curb, and ADA ramp improvements in Red Lion Borough. Please refer to the attached tentative work schedule to see when specific areas will be impacted.

⚠️ Important Parking Information ⚠️
Temporary “NO PARKING” signs will be posted in active work areas when those spaces need to be cleared for construction.

To allow the work to continue safely and efficiently:

Parking Enforcement will be ticketing
Vehicles may be towed if necessary

🚗 We do not wish to ticket or tow vehicles, but these areas must be clear for the work to be completed. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your patience as we move forward with these important improvements to our community.

05/04/2026

04/24/2026

04/15/2026

Beginning tomorrow (Thursday, 4/16/26) ...

If you see this low-flying helicopter in York County, be advised it is spraying for black flies, according to the PA Department of Environmental Protection.

"This operation will begin in Adams County at 0700hrs, working upriver to finish in Huntingdon County," according to the DEP. "This aerial application will include flights in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Lebanon, and York Counties. The helicopter will be a Bell OH58 A+ with the tail number N655HA and is white with red, blue and grey striping."

The helicopter "will be dispersing Vectobac 12AS, which is a Bti product manufactured by Valent Biosciences. Bti is short for Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, which is a bacterial larvicide, not a chemical, and is the only product used in Pennsylvania's waterways for black fly suppression."

"Vectobac 12AS is a thick liquid that is brown in color when dispensed from the helicopter. The helicopter will fly low near tree top level and release the Vectobac at various predetermined positions on each stream."

Photo from FlightAware.com https://www.flightaware.com/