PennDOT crews are scheduled to carry out a series of roadwork projects across Berks County in the coming days, with sweeping, bridge repairs, and utility work 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 announced sweeping work will take place on PA 61 in Tilden Township, between the Schuylkill County line and Cross Keys Road, from April 6 through April 10. Work will be performed by PennDOT maintenance forces between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day, with lane restrictions in place. Drivers should expect delays and use caution in the work zone. Rain may cause delays.
Bridge repair work is scheduled on US 422 in Reading and Cumru Township, between Penn Street and Interstate 176, from April 6 through April 9. PennDOT maintenance forces will conduct the work during daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with lane restrictions in both directions. Motorists should expect delays and exercise caution. Rain may cause delays.
Utility work is planned on US 222 in Bern Township, between Van Reed Road and Leisczs Bridge Road, from April 13 through April 17. The work, being completed by a local utility, will occur overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and will involve short-term traffic stoppages and rolling roadblocks for overhead utility line crossing. Drivers should expect delays and proceed with caution. Rain is not expected to cause delays.
PennDOT has also announced construction on Interstate 176 in Berks County at mile marker 4.6, with a shoulder closure in place in both directions 24/7 through the duration of the project. In addition, lane closures are scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily from April 6 through April 10. Motorists should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the work zone.
Additional construction on Interstate 176 will take place overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on April 6, with lane closures in place. Drivers should remain alert for changing traffic patterns.
On US 222 in Berks County, construction work will result in lane closures and traffic disruptions between April 6 and April 10. Daytime work will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while nighttime operations, including lane closures, are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect delays and use caution through the work zone.
Bridge repair work is scheduled on US 422 between Penn Avenue and Interstate 176 from April 6 through April 9. Lane closures will be in effect daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers should expect delays and proceed with caution.
On Route 78 in Berks County, construction will result in lane closures near Exit 35 during overnight hours from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on April 7 and April 8. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area.
Looking ahead, roadway sensor work is planned on Route 78 westbound between Exit 35 and Exit 30 on April 20. Lane closures will be in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., and drivers should expect delays.
