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.
PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces will conduct inspection work on Mineral Springs Road in the City of Reading, Berks County, between Clymer Street and N. 23rd Street/Carsonia Avenue starting on 4/20/24 with lane restrictions in effect from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
PennDOT Maintenance Forces will perform brush cutting on Interstate 78/William Penn Highway in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, between Exit 10 (PA 645) and Exit 23 (Shartlesville) starting on 3/25/24 with shoulder restrictions from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
Brush cutting by PennDOT Maintenance Forces will occur on PA 501/Lancaster Avenue in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, between the Schuylkill County Line and Shubert Road starting on 3/29/24 with possible lane restrictions from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
PennDOT Maintenance Forces will conduct drainage work on Shartlesville Road in Upper Bern Township, Berks County, between SR 4026/Old Route 22 and PA 183/Bernville Road starting on 3/25/24 with lane restrictions from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
Brush cutting by PennDOT Maintenance Forces will take place on Garfield Road in Centre Township, Berks County, between SR 4019/Bellemans Church Road and PA 183/Bernville Road starting on 3/25/24 with lane restrictions from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
PennDOT Maintenance Forces will perform brush cutting on Cross Keys Road in Centre Township, Berks County, between Bellemans Church Road and SR 183/Bernville Road starting on 3/26/24 with lane restrictions from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
Brush cutting by PennDOT Maintenance Forces will occur on Interstate 78/William Penn Highway in multiple municipalities, Berks County, between Exit 30 (Hamburg) and Exit 35 (PA 143) starting on 3/25/24 with shoulder restrictions from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
PennDOT Maintenance Forces will conduct brush cutting on PA 143/Willow Street in Albany Township, Berks County, between the Lehigh County Line and Mountain Road starting on 3/29/24 with lane restrictions from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
Drainage work by PennDOT Maintenance Forces will take place on Mount Laurel Road in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, between Kutztown Road and Hay Road starting on 3/25/24 with work in shoulder areas from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
PennDOT Maintenance Forces will install delineators on Interstate 176/Morgantown Expressway in Brecknock Township, Berks County, between Exit 11 (US 422) and Exit 7 (PA 10) starting on 3/25/24 with work in shoulder areas from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
PennDOT Maintenance Forces will perform similar delineator installation on Interstate 176/Morgantown Expressway in Cumru Township, Berks County, between Exit 11 (US 422) and Exit 7 (PA 10) starting on 3/28/24 with work in shoulder areas from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
PennDOT Maintenance Forces will work on the interchange ramps of Interstate 176/Morgantown Expressway in Cumru Township, Berks County, between Exit 11 (US 422) and Exit 7 (PA 10) starting on 3/29/24 with work in ramp areas from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
Drainage work by PennDOT Maintenance Forces will occur on Powder Mill Hollow Road in Earl Township, Berks County, between Fancy Hill Road and Hemlock Drive starting on 3/25/34 with lane restrictions from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
Brush cutting by PennDOT Maintenance Forces will take place on Interstate 176/Morgantown Expressway in multiple municipalities, Berks County, between Exit 11 (US 422) and Exit 1A (PA 10 N)/Exit 1B (PA 10 S) starting on 3/27/24 with shoulder restrictions from 07:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Rain may cause delays.
Additionally, all lanes are open on US 22 in Northampton County. A lane restriction occurred on US 22 west between the PA 33 and PA 191 exits in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, due to a sinkhole, which has been filled with concrete.
