PennDOT maintenance forces and private contractors have scheduled several construction projects in Berks County this week. To help our readers avoid travel delays, here are a few of the most notable projects.
Maxatawny Township on Interstate 78 between Exit 40 (PA 737) and Exit 45 (PA 863). Lane restriction in the eastbound direction for construction work. This is related to the ongoing Interstate 78 Reconstruction Project. Start date: 5/27/21. Est completion date: 5/28/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 PM To 06:00 AM.
City of Reading on PA 12 between US 422/US 222 and PA 183. Type of work: Utility Work. There will be rolling roadblock/short-term traffic stoppages for utility line crossing work. Please use caution and expect delays. Start date: 5/23/21. Est completion date: 5/24/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 09:00 PM To 06:00 AM
Bern Township and Muhlenberg Township on PA 61 between Cross Keys Road and Crossroads Blvd. Lane restriction in both directions. Start date: 5/24/21. Est completion date: 5/28/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 08:00 PM To 06:00 AM.
US 422 between Interstate 176 and Reading City for Construction. Lane restriction in both directions. Start date: 5/24/21. Est completion date: 5/28/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 06:30 PM To 06:30 AM.
US 222 between PA 12 and Lancaster County Line for Line Painting. Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Please be alert for this slow moving, mobile operation. Start date: 5/26/21. Est completion date: 5/26/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 09:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Caernarvon Township on Morgantown Road between Interstate 176 and PA 23 for Bridge Repair. Lane restriction both directions. Start date: 5/24/21. Est completion date: 5/27/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 08:00 AM To 04:00 PM.
Boyertown Borough on PA 562 between Philadelphia Avenue and Douglass Drive for Bridge Repair. Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 5/28/21. Est completion date: 5/28/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 08:00 AM To 04:00 PM.
Cumru Township on PA 625 between PA 724 and PA 568 for Drainage work being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 5/27/21. Est completion date: 5/27/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Spring Township on PA 724 between US 422 and Douglass Drive for Drainage work being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 5/28/21. Est completion date: 5/28/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
City of Reading on PA 183 between West Windsor Street and Lackawanna Street for Highway Beautification. Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 5/24/21. Est completion date: 5/25/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 AM.
Muhlenberg Township on Kutztown Road between PA 12 and Mt. Laurel Road for Highway Beautification. Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 5/26/21. Est completion date: 5/27/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Muhlenberg Township on Kutztown Road between Delta Avenue and Jefferson Street for Highway Beautification. Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 5/28/21. Est completion date: 5/28/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.