PennDOT has announced several road projects scheduled for the upcoming week in Berks County that are expected to cause traffic delays. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and use caution while driving through these work zones, as restrictions will be in place during daytime hours. All work is weather dependent and may be delayed by rain.
On U.S. 222 North, crews will perform shoulder work and widening between the Lancaster County line and the Lehigh County line. The project will run from Monday, October 14, through Thursday, October 17, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Drivers should expect northbound lane restrictions.
In Bern Township, paving work is scheduled along PA 183 between the Schuylkill County line and West Leesport Road. PennDOT will conduct this work from October 14 through October 18, with daytime lane restrictions and flagging.
Brush cutting is planned in Maxatawny Township on Eagle Point Road between Krumsville Road and Stump Road. This project will also take place from October 14 through October 18 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., with flaggers managing traffic.
In Douglass Township, drainage work will occur on Greshville Road over several days. From October 14 through October 16, crews will work between PA 562 and Winding Road, with lane closures and flagging in effect. On Friday, October 17, the drainage project shifts to the section of Greshville Road between Winding Road and Farmington Avenue, with similar restrictions in place.
Additional drainage improvements are scheduled in Penn Township. Crews will be working on Boundary Line Road between Shartlesville Road and Molasses Hill Road from October 14 through October 17. Lane restrictions with flagging will be in place during daytime hours.
PennDOT urges drivers to remain alert in all construction areas, slow down, and watch for flaggers directing traffic.
