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.
In Ruscombmanor Township, Berks County, lane restrictions are in place at the intersection of PA 12 and PA 73 for utility relocation work by the Local Utility. These daytime restrictions, effective from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, start on 2/26/24 and are expected to conclude on 3/1/24. Rain is not anticipated to cause delays.
On Interstate 78 West, between Exit 29 (PA 61) and Exit 35 (PA 143) in multiple municipalities, a daytime shoulder restriction is implemented for construction work. Commuters are advised to use caution and anticipate delays. This restriction begins and ends on 2/26/24, with no expected delays due to rain.
Greenwich Township will experience a shoulder restriction on Interstate 78 East and West between Exit 35 (PA 143) and Exit 45 (PA 863) for construction work. Expect delays and exercise caution while driving through the work zone from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 2/26/24, with an estimated completion date of 3/1/24. Rain is not expected to cause delays.
Jefferson Township will have an eastbound lane restriction on Christmas Village Road between PA 419 and N. Heidelberg Road for inspection work by PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces. This daytime restriction, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 3/22/24, may experience delays due to rain.
Cumru Borough will experience an eastbound lane restriction on US 422 between Bingaman Street and I-176 for inspection work by PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces. This daytime restriction, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 3/21/24, may experience delays due to rain.
In Greenwich Township, Berks County, brush cutting work by PennDOT Maintenance Forces on PA 737/Krumsville Road between Sutter Road and Kohlers Mill Road will result in lane restrictions in both directions with flagging. Expect delays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 2/26/24, with an estimated completion date of 2/27/24. Rain may cause delays.
Albany Township will experience lane restrictions in both directions with flagging on PA 143/Willow Street between Mountain Road and PA 737/Krumsville Road due to brush cutting work by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Expect delays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 2/28/24, with an estimated completion date of 3/1/24. Rain may cause delays.
Bethel Township will have lane restrictions in both directions with flagging on County Line Road between Little Mountain Road and Meckville Road for brush cutting work by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Expect delays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 2/26/24, with an estimated completion date of 3/1/24. Rain may cause delays.
In Jefferson Township, drainage work by PennDOT Maintenance Forces will result in lane restrictions in both directions with flagging on Boundary Line Road between Tilden Road and Shartlesville Road. Expect delays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 2/26/24, with an estimated completion date of 2/27/24. Rain may cause delays.
Shartlesville Road in Jefferson Township will experience lane restrictions in both directions with flagging for drainage work between Old Route 22 and PA 183/Bernville Road. Expect delays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 2/28/24, with an estimated completion date of 3/1/24. Rain may cause delays.
Interstate 176 South, between Exit 11 (US 422) and Exit 1 (PA 10/PA 23) in Brecknock Township, will have shoulder work southbound by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Exercise caution while driving through the work zone from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 2/26/24, with an estimated completion date of 2/28/24. Rain may cause delays.
Interstate 176 North, between Exit 11 (US 422) and Exit 1 (PA 10/PA 23), will have lane closures in the northbound direction for other work by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Expect delays and exercise caution while driving through the work zone from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 2/29/24, with an estimated completion date of 2/29/24. Rain may cause delays.
The City of Reading will have lane closures in the eastbound direction on US 422 between Penn Avenue and Lancaster Avenue for bridge repair work by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Expect delays and exercise caution while driving through the work zone from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 2/26/24, with an estimated completion date of 3/1/24. Rain may cause delays.
In Tilden Township, shoulder work in the eastbound direction on Interstate 78 East, between Exit 30 (Hamburg) and Exit 35 (PA 143), will be conducted by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Exercise caution while driving through the work zone from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 2/26/24, with an estimated completion date of 2/29/24. Rain may cause delays.
Other work by PennDOT Maintenance Forces on PA 143/Willow Street, between Lehigh County Line and Mountain Road in Albany Township, will result in lane restrictions in both directions with flagging. Expect delays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 3/1/24, with an estimated completion date of 3/1/24. Rain may cause delays.
Caernarvon Township will experience shoulder work in both directions on Interstate 176, between Exit 2 (PA 10) and Exit 1 (PA 10/PA 23), and between Exit 11 (US 422) and Exit 2 (PA 10). Exercise caution while driving through the work zones from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 2/26/24 and 2/29/24, respectively, with estimated completion dates of 2/28/24 and 2/29/24. Rain may cause delays.
Shoulder work in both directions on PA 568/Alleghenyville Road, between PA 625/New Holland Road and US 222 in Brecknock Township, will be conducted by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Exercise caution while driving through the work zone from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting on 3/1/24, with an estimated completion date of 3/1/24. Rain may cause delays.
