The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s District 5 has announced several upcoming road work projects across Berks County next week, with most work scheduled during daytime hours.
On US 222 between the Lancaster County line and PA 73, PennDOT maintenance forces will perform other maintenance activities from February 17 through February 19. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Lane restrictions with flagging will be in place, and crews will be working at various locations throughout the week. Motorists should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
In Tilden Township on Interstate 78 between Exit 29 (PA 61) and Exit 23 (Shartlesville), brush cutting is scheduled from February 17 through February 19. Crews will work on the shoulder between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling through the area. Rain may cause delays.
In Greenwich Township on Dunkels Church Road between Crystal Cave Road and Kohler’s Mill Road, brush cutting is planned for February 20. Work will occur from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. with shoulder work and flagging in place. Motorists should use caution in the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
In Bethel Township on Interstate 78 between the Lebanon County line and Exit 23 (Shartlesville), PennDOT maintenance forces will conduct brush cutting from February 17 through February 19. Work will take place on the shoulder between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Drivers are urged to use caution while traveling through the area. Rain may cause delays.
Also in Bethel Township on PA 645/Camp Swatara Road between the Schuylkill County line and Pine Grove Road, brush cutting is scheduled for February 20 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will work on the shoulder with flagging in place. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
In Richmond Township on Crystal Ridge Road between PA 143 and Crystal Cave Road, PennDOT maintenance forces will perform other maintenance work from February 17 through February 19. Lane restrictions with flagging will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., with crews working at various locations throughout the week. Drivers should expect delays and use caution in the area. Rain may cause delays.
In Reading and Cumru Township on US 422 between the Penn Street exit and the Interstate 176 exit, bridge repair work is scheduled from February 17 through February 19. Lane restrictions in both directions will be in place between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., with crews working at various locations throughout the week. Motorists should expect delays and proceed with caution. Rain may cause delays.
PennDOT encourages drivers to allow extra travel time and remain alert when traveling through active work zones.
