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 between Exit 40 (PA 737) and Exit 29 (PA 61) for Inspection Work being done by PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces. Eastbound lane restriction. Start date: 8/29/22. Est completion date: 8/30/22. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 09:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
City of Reading on Business Route 422 between US 422 (Benjamin Franklin Hwy.) and PA 183 for Inspection Work being done by PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces. Lane restriction both directions. Start date: 8/31/22. Est completion date: 8/31/22. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 09:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Muhlenberg Twp. On PA 12 between PA 61 and N. 11th Street for Inspection Work being done by PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces. Eastbound lane and shoulder restriction 9 AM to 12 PM. Westbound shoulder restriction 12 PM to 3 PM. Start date: 8/17/22. Est completion date: 8/17/22. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 09:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Upper Tulpehocken & Upper Bern Townships on Interstate 78 East between Exit 19 (PA 183) and Exit 23 (Shartlesville) for Shoulder Work/Widening Work being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone. Start date: 8/15/22. Est completion date: 8/17/22. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Centre & Ontelaunee Townships on Garfield Road/Bellemans Church Road between PA 61/Pottsville Pike and Plum Creek Road for Drainage Work being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone. Start date: 8/15/22. Est completion date: 8/16/22. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Centre Township on Bellemans Church Road between Garfield Road and Irish Creek Road for Drainage Work being done by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone. Start date: 8/17/22. Est completion date: 8/19/22. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
Upper Tulpehocken & Upper Bern Townships on Interstate 78 West between Exit 23 (Shartlesville) and Exit 19 (PA 183) for Shoulder Work/Widening Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Lane restriction. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone. Start date: 8/18/22. Est completion date: 8/18/22. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM.
