Traffic & Transit

BARTA to increase shared-ride fares Aug. 1, first adjustment since 2017

The South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) announced Wednesday that fares for BARTA Special Services shared-ride and paratransit transportation will increase effective Aug. 1, marking...

Pothole patching, shoulder work and widening: PennDOT upcoming roadwork May 29, 2026

PennDOT has scheduled multiple road work projects across Berks County in the upcoming week, with lane closures and maintenance operations expected to impact several...

Moselem Springs Bridge in Richmond Township closed due to structural concerns

The County of Berks has closed the Moselem Springs Bridge in Richmond Township to vehicular traffic after a routine inspection revealed accelerated deterioration of...

Drivers, pedestrians reminded of roadway safety responsibilities during Exeter Township enforcement effort

As warmer weather brings more people outdoors, the Exeter Township Police Department is reminding both drivers and pedestrians to stay alert and understand their...
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Urban Engineers receives CMAA Mid-Atlantic Project of the Year Award

The vital infrastructure project, I-78/SR 61 Bridge Replacement and Interchange Reconstruction Project in Berks County, PA, has been recognized by the Construction Management Association...

Old River Road bridge closed indefinitely amid deterioration; follows Route 724 bridge project in Robeson Township

A small roadway in southern Berks County has now been closed to all traffic due to safety concerns, adding to ongoing disruptions tied to...

Passenger dies following crash into building on Hampden Boulevard in Reading

A 38-year-old woman has died following a motor vehicle crash that occurred earlier this week in the City of Reading, according to the Berks...

Line painting, shoulder closure: PennDOT upcoming roadwork April 25, 2026

PennDOT has scheduled multiple road work projects across Berks County in the upcoming week, with a mix of long-term construction, lane closures, and maintenance...
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Bern Township police issue 43 citations during traffic enforcement detail on Route 183

Bern Township police conducted a targeted traffic enforcement detail along Route 183 earlier this month, resulting in dozens of citations and warnings as part...

Route 724 bridge replacement project begins in Robeson Township

Work is underway on a bridge replacement project along Route 724 in southern Berks County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT Engineering District...
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