PennDOT has announced several maintenance and construction projects scheduled across Berks County this week, with work expected to impact travel on multiple state highways and local roads. Motorists may encounter lane restrictions, shoulder work, and flagging operations at various locations during daytime hours, and delays are possible. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time, remain alert in work zones, and monitor weather conditions, as rain could affect the schedule.
PennDOT maintenance crews will conduct work on Crystal Ridge Road in Richmond Township between PA 143 and Crystal Cave Road from February 23 through February 27. The daytime project will involve lane restrictions with flagging from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
PennDOT maintenance crews will perform brush cutting along Interstate 78 in Bethel Township between the Lebanon County line and Exit 23 (Shartlesville) from February 23 through February 26. Work will take place on the shoulder during daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and motorists are advised to use caution while driving through the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
Brush cutting is scheduled on PA 645/Camp Swatara Road in Bethel Township between the Schuylkill County line and Pine Grove Road on February 27. PennDOT maintenance crews will implement lane restrictions with flagging from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., working at various locations throughout the day. Drivers should expect delays and proceed with caution in the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
PennDOT maintenance crews will conduct brush cutting along Interstate 78 in Tilden Township between Exit 29 (PA 61) and Exit 23 (Shartlesville) from February 23 through February 26. Crews will be working on the shoulder during daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and motorists are urged to use caution while traveling through the area. Rain may cause delays.
Brush cutting is planned on Dunkels Church Road in Greenwich Township between Crystal Cave Road and Kohler Hill Road on February 27. PennDOT maintenance crews will use lane restrictions with flagging from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and drivers should expect delays and use caution while passing through the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
PennDOT maintenance crews will complete paving work along US 222 in Greenwich Township between the Lancaster County line and PA 73 from February 23 through February 26. Lane restrictions with flagging will be in place during daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with crews working at various locations throughout the week. Motorists should expect delays and drive cautiously in the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
Bridge repair work is scheduled on US 422 in Reading and Cumru Township between Penn Street and Interstate 176 from February 23 through February 26. PennDOT maintenance crews will implement lane restrictions in both directions from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., working at various locations throughout the week. Drivers should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
