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.
Interstate 78 between Exit 45 (PA 863) and Exit 40 (PA 737) for Construction being done by a PennDOT Contractor. Lane restriction eastbound for work related to the ongoing Interstate 78 Reconstruction Project. Please use caution. Start date: 8/9/21. Est completion date: 8/10/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 PM To 06:00 AM.
Interstate 78 between Exit 23 (Shartlesville) and Exit 30 (Hamburg) for Construction being done by a PennDOT Contractor. Eastbound lane restriction for barrier work. Please use caution. Start date: 8/8/21. Est completion date: 8/12/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 PM To 06:00 AM.
Hamburg Borough, Windsor and Greenwich Townships on. Interstate 78 between Exit 30 (Hamburg) and Exit 35 (PA 143) for Construction being done by a PennDOT Contractor. Be alert for lane restrictions on I-78 east and west. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone. Start date: 8/9/21. Est completion date: 8/14/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 PM To 06:00 AM.
Muhlenberg Township on Mt. Laurel Road between Hirsh Road and Frush Valley Road for Drainage Work being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 8/9/21. Est completion date: 8/11/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Bern Township on Prison Road between Kercher Avenue and Mull Avenue for Drainage Work being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction both directions. Start date: 8/12/21. Est completion date: 8/12/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Brecknock & Spring Townships on US 222 between Lancaster County Line and Gouglersville Exit for Brush Cutting being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction northbound. Start date: 8/9/21. Est completion date: 8/11/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Exeter Township on US 422 between Interstate 176 and Mt. Penn Exit for Brush Cutting being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction eastbound. Start date: 8/12/21. Est completion date: 8/13/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
North Heidelberg Township on North Heidelberg Road between Bernville Road and Penn Avenue for Shoulder Work/Widening being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 8/9/21. Est completion date: 8/9/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
North Heidelberg & Lower Heidelberg Townships on Brownsville Road between North Heidelberg Road and Upper Van Reed Road for Shoulder Work/Widening being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 8/10/21. Est completion date: 8/11/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Marion & Heidelberg Townships on US 422 between Lebanon County Line and North Heidelberg Road/Bernville Road for Shoulder Work/Widening being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction both directions. Start date: 8/13/21. Est completion date: 8/13/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Exeter Township and West Reading Borough on US 422 between Penn Street/Penn Avenue and Perkiomen Avenue for general roadwork being done by a PennDOT Contractor. Be alert for slow moving construction vehicles on US 422 east or west. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the area. Start date: 8/10/21. Est completion date: 8/10/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 09:30 AM To 12:30 PM.
Boyertown Borough on Philadelphia Avenue at PA 100 for Utility Work being done by a Local Utility. Lane restriction for UGI gas line inspection. Start date: 8/13/21. Est completion date: 8/14/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 09:00 AM To 04:00 PM.
Muhlenberg Twp. on North 5th Street at PA 12 for Utility Work being done by a Local Utility. Lane restriction for UGI gas line inspection. Start date: 8/16/21. Est completion date: 8/17/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 09:00 AM To 04:00 PM.
Douglass Township on US 422 between Montgomery County Line and River Bridge Road for Bridge Repair being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction westbound. Start date: 8/9/21. Est completion date: 8/9/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
