PennDOT crews are scheduled to carry out a series of roadwork projects across Berks County in the coming days, with brush cutting, bridge repairs, and ongoing construction expected to impact several major roadways. Drivers may encounter lane restrictions, shoulder closures, and overnight work zones throughout the week, and are advised to plan ahead for possible delays.
PennDOT maintenance crews will perform brush cutting along Dunkels Church Road in Greenwich Township between Crystal Ridge Road and Kohler Hill Road from March 23 through March 27. Work will take place during daytime hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with lane restrictions in place. Drivers should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
In Centre Township, similar brush cutting operations are scheduled along Tilden Road between Irish Creek Road and Boundary Road from March 23 through March 27. Work will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with lane restrictions in effect. Motorists are advised to expect delays and proceed with caution. Rain may impact the schedule.
Brush cutting will also take place along Interstate 78 between Exit 29 (PA 61) and Exit 23 (Shartlesville) in Upper Bern Township and Tilden Township from March 23 through March 26. Work will be conducted in shoulder areas between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Drivers should be alert for slow-moving vehicles entering and exiting the highway and should expect delays. Rain may cause delays.
An additional brush cutting operation is scheduled for March 27 along Dunkels Church Road in Tilden Township between Crystal Cave Road and Kohler Hill Road. Work will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with lane restrictions expected. Drivers should anticipate delays and exercise caution. Rain may impact operations.
Bridge repair work is scheduled along US 422 between Penn Street in Reading and Interstate 176 in Cumru Township from March 23 through March 26. Crews will be working at various locations between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and lane restrictions may be in place in both directions. Motorists should expect delays and use caution when traveling through the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
On Interstate 78 in Berks County, brush cutting operations are planned between Exit 23 and Exit 29 from March 23 through March 26. Work will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with shoulder closures in effect. Motorists should expect minor delays and remain alert for crews working near the roadway.
Long-term construction continues along Interstate 176, where a shoulder closure remains in place near mile marker 4.6 in both directions. This restriction is in effect 24 hours a day and is expected to continue until further notice. Drivers traveling through the area should be aware of the ongoing closure and proceed with caution.
Construction activity is also scheduled on Interstate 176 during daytime hours, with lane closures in place near mile marker 4.6 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on multiple days throughout the week. These restrictions may cause delays, particularly during peak travel times.
On Route 222 in Berks County, construction work will take place on Long Lane, with lane closures in effect overnight from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This work is scheduled across several days and may impact nighttime travel in the area.
Additional construction is planned along Interstate 78 near Exit 35, where lane closures will occur overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Drivers should anticipate delays and consider alternate routes when possible during these hours.
Motorists are advised to use caution in all active work zones, remain alert for changing traffic patterns, and allow extra travel time. Rain may impact schedules and cause delays to planned work.
