Get ready, Berks County commuters! Some road work is scheduled in the coming weeks that could affect your travel plans. Here’s what you need to know:
In Wyomissing Borough and Spring Township on US 222, nighttime lane restrictions are in place between Paper Mill Road and PA 724 for construction related to the ongoing US 222 Improvement Project. PennDOT contractors will be working diligently from 8/27/23 to 9/1/23, between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Please exercise caution while driving through the area.
Ruscombmanor Township on PA 12/PA 73 intersection daytime lane restrictions are anticipated at the intersection of PA 12 and PA 73 due to utility work by the local utility. Expect these restrictions between 8/28/23 and 9/1/23, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
City of Reading on PA 12, nighttime lane restrictions are active on PA 12 between the US 422 Interchange and River Road. This restriction will be in place from 8/27/23 to 9/1/23, during 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Be prepared for nighttime lane restrictions westbound on Interstate 78 between Exit 29 (PA 61) and Exit 30 (Hamburg) due to bridge beam work. Travelers can expect these restrictions between 8/28/23 and 8/30/23, from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
A continuous lane restriction on both directions of Interstate 78 in Greenwich Township, between Exit 40 (PA 737) and Exit 35 (PA 143), will be in effect 24/7 from 8/25/23 to 8/28/23 for ongoing construction related to the Interstate 78 Reconstruction Project.
Drivers on US 222 in Spring Township can anticipate southbound lane restrictions between Broadcasting Road Exit and Spring Ridge Drive Exit due to maintenance work by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. These restrictions will be active from 8/29/23 to 8/31/23, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Rain delays are possible.
For maintenance work, the westbound lane on Interstate 78 has n Tilden Township, between Exit 23 (Shartlesville) and Exit 35 (PA 143), will be restricted during the daytime from 8/28/23 to 8/29/23, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Similarly, the eastbound lane on Interstate 78 in Tilden Township, between Exit 23 (Shartlesville) and Exit 35 (PA 143), will experience daytime restrictions from 8/30/23 to 8/31/23, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Daytime lane restrictions in both directions with flagging will affect PA 143 in Greenwich Township between PA 662 and Lehigh County Line. These restrictions will be active on 9/1/23 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Tulpehocken Township on New Schaefferstown Road, maintenance work by PennDOT Forces will lead to daytime lane restrictions in both directions with flagging on New Schaefferstown Road, between PA 183 and Rehrersburg Road. Expect these restrictions between 8/28/23 and 9/1/23, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Rain delays are possible.
Amity Township on Old Airport Road, daytime lane restrictions with flagging will impact Old Airport Road between Spotts Mill Road and Winding Creek Drive due to maintenance work by PennDOT. These restrictions will be in place on 8/28/23 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Rain delays are possible.
Maintenance work on Wyomissing Road in Cumru Township, between Walnut Street and Hunters Road, will cause lane restrictions with flagging during the daytime from 8/29/23 to 9/1/23, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Rain delays are possible.
Bridge inspection work in Bethel Township on Interstate 78 will result in lane restrictions on eastbound Interstate 78, from the Lebanon County Line to Exit 13 (PA 501), between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, and on westbound lanes from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, on 9/13/23.
Expect lane closures in both directions with flagging on Baldy Hill Road in District Township, between Hill Church Road and Huffs Church Road, due to maintenance work by PennDOT. These restrictions will be in effect on 8/28/23 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Rain delays are possible.
Maintenance work will cause lane closures with flagging on Oysterdale Road in District Township, between PA 73 and Conrad Road, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, on 8/29/23. Rain delays are possible.
Lane closures with flagging will be active on Oysterdale Road in Washington Township, between Landis Store Road and Old Route 100, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, on 8/30/23. Rain delays are possible.
Expect lane closures in both directions with flagging on Dale Road in Hereford Township, between Forgedale Road and Weaver Road, due to maintenance work by PennDOT. These restrictions will be in place on 8/31/23 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Rain delays are possible.
Daytime lane closures with flagging will affect Seisholtzville Road in Hereford Township, between PA 100 and PA 73, due to maintenance work by PennDOT. These restrictions will be in place on 9/1/23 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Rain delays are possible.
Nighttime lane closures in both directions are active on PA 10 in the City of Reading, between Caernarvon Township Line and City of Reading, for crack sealing by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Expect delays from 8/28/23 to 8/31/23, between 7:00 PM and 5:30 AM. Rain delays are possible.
Nighttime lane closures will be in effect on US 422 in Exeter Township, between Cumru Township Line and Amity Township Line, due to crack sealing by PennDOT Maintenance Forces. Travelers should anticipate delays from 8/31/23 to 9/1/23, between 7:00 PM and 5:30 AM. Rain delays are possible.
Stay informed, plan your routes accordingly, and exercise caution while traveling through these work zones. Delays are expected, so be sure to allow extra time for your commute.
