PennDOT maintenance crews will conduct drainage, shoulder widening, crack sealing, and paving projects at seven locations across Berks County during the week of July 27, with lane restrictions, detours, and possible delays expected.
Forgedale Road – Washington Township: Drainage work will take place on Forgedale Road between County Line Road and Miller Road from July 28 through July 31. The road will be closed and detoured daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. while PennDOT maintenance crews complete the work. Motorists should expect delays, follow the posted detour, and note that rain may cause delays.
Route 419 – Tulpehocken Township: PennDOT maintenance crews will perform shoulder work and widening on Route 419 between the Lancaster County line and Rehrersburg Road on July 27 and 28. Lane restrictions with flagging will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Drivers should expect delays, use caution in the work zone, and be aware that rain may delay the project.
Christmas Village Road – Jefferson Township: Shoulder work and widening is scheduled on Christmas Village Road between Route 419 and North Heidelberg Road on July 29 and 30. Lane restrictions with flagging will be in place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. while PennDOT maintenance crews work. Motorists should expect delays, use caution, and note that rain may postpone the work.
North Heidelberg Road – North Heidelberg Township: PennDOT maintenance crews will conduct shoulder work and widening on North Heidelberg Road between Route 183 and U.S. 422 on July 31. Lane restrictions with flagging will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers should expect delays, proceed with caution through the work zone, and be aware that rain may delay the project.
U.S. 222 – Various Townships: Crack sealing is scheduled on U.S. 222 between Route 61 and Spring Ridge Drive from July 27 through July 31. The moving operation will take place nightly from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. with lane restrictions in place. Motorists should expect delays, use caution while traveling through the work zone, and note that rain may delay the work.
U.S. 222 – Muhlenberg Township: Paving work is planned on U.S. 222 between Allentown Pike and Route 61 from July 27 through July 31. Moving lane closures will be in place daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. as PennDOT maintenance crews complete the project. Drivers should expect delays, use caution in the work zone, and be aware that rain may postpone the work.
Route 12 – Muhlenberg Township: Paving is scheduled on eastbound Route 12 between the 11th Street and Spring Valley exits from July 27 through July 31. Eastbound lane restrictions will be in effect daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect delays, use caution while traveling through the work zone, and note that rain may delay the project.
