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.
Greenwich Township on Interstate 78 East between Exit 45 (PA 863) and Exit 40 (PA737) for Construction being done by a PennDOT Contractor. One lane will be closed from 7 PM Friday (July 23) through 6 AM Monday (July 26). Expect significant delays and please use caution driving through the work zone, Start date: 7/23/21. Est completion date: 7/26/21.
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: 7/26/21. Est completion date: 7/30/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 PM To 06:00 AM.
Bern Township on Grange Road at Whitehall Lane for Utility Work being done by a Local Utility. Lane restriction with flagging for UGI gas main work. Start date: 7/27/21. Est completion date: 7/29/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 09:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Shillington Borough on Lancaster Avenue between Philadelphia Avenue and Ben Franklin Highway for Crack Sealing being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction both directions. Start date: 7/28/21. Est completion date: 7/30/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 PM To 05:00 AM.
Tulpehocken Township on PA 419/Four Points Road between Bernville Road and High Street for Shoulder Work/Widening being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 7/26/21. Est completion date: 7/28/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Tulpehocken & Jefferson Townships on New Shafferstown Road between Four Point Road and Bernville Road for Shoulder Work/Widening being done by a PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 7/29/21. Est completion date: 7/30/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Douglass Township on US 422 between River Bridge Road and River Bridge Road for Bridge Repair being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction both directions. Start date: 7/26/21. Est completion date: 7/29/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Brecknock Township on US 222 between Lancaster County Line and Gouglersville Exit for Brush Cutting being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction northbound. Start date: 7/26/21. Est completion date: 7/28/21. 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: 7/29/21. Est completion date: 7/30/21. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
