Berks County commuters should be aware of upcoming roadwork and lane restrictions in various municipalities between the dates of July 31st and August 5th.
In Wyomissing Borough and Spring Township, on US 222, there will be nighttime lane restrictions due to the ongoing US 222 Improvement Project. The construction work, being performed by a PennDOT Contractor, will take place from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, starting on July 31st and is expected to be completed by August 5th. Drivers are advised to exercise caution while passing through this area.
Ruscombmanor Township will have daytime lane restrictions at the intersection of PA 12 and PA 73. These restrictions, due to utility relocation work conducted by a Local Utility, will be in effect from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, starting on July 31st and lasting until August 4th. Drivers should anticipate possible delays during these hours.
In the City of Reading, lane restrictions will occur on PA 12 between the US 422 Interchange and River Road. The restriction, related to other work performed by a PennDOT Contractor, will take place during the nighttime hours from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. This work will begin on July 30th and is anticipated to be completed by August 5th.
Tilden Township will experience a westbound lane restriction on Interstate 78 between Exit 23 (Shartlesville) and Exit 29 (PA 61). This restriction, related to other work by PennDOT Maintenance Forces, will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Drivers are advised to expect delays and exercise caution when traveling through this work zone. Rain may cause potential delays during these hours.
Greenwich Township will have lane restrictions with flagging on PA 143 between Moselem Springs Road and Lehigh County Line. This drainage work, conducted by a PennDOT Contractor, will take place during the daytime from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Drivers should anticipate delays and exercise caution while passing through the work zone. Rain could also cause delays during this time.
Bethel Township will experience an eastbound lane restriction on Interstate 78 between Exit 23 (Shartlesville) and Lebanon County Line. PennDOT Maintenance Forces will be conducting other work, and the restriction will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Drivers should expect delays and use caution when driving through this work zone. Rain may cause additional delays during these hours.
Tulpehocken Township will have lane restrictions in both directions on Rehrersburg Road between PA 419 and PA 501. PennDOT Maintenance Forces will conduct drainage work during the daytime from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Drivers are advised to expect delays and exercise caution when passing through this work zone. Rain may also cause delays during this period.
Oley Township will have daytime lane closures with flagging on PA 73 between Friedensburg Road and PA 10. PennDOT Maintenance Forces will be performing shoulder work/widening, and the restriction will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Drivers should anticipate delays and use caution while driving through this work zone. Rain may cause potential delays during these hours.
Exeter Township will have daytime lane closures with flagging on PA 562 between Ben Franklin Highway and PA 662. PennDOT Maintenance Forces will be performing shoulder work/widening, and the restriction will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Drivers should expect delays and use caution when passing through this work zone. Rain could also cause delays during this time.
Amity Township will experience lane closures with flagging on PA 662 between US 422 and PA 73. PennDOT Maintenance Forces will be performing shoulder work/widening, and the restriction will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Drivers are advised to expect delays and exercise caution when passing through this work zone. Rain may cause additional delays during these hours.
Bally Borough will have daytime lane closures with flagging on PA 100 between Mill Street and Seisholtzville Road. PennDOT Maintenance Forces will be performing shoulder work/widening, and the restriction will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Drivers should anticipate delays and use caution while driving through this work zone. Rain may cause potential delays during these hours.
Hereford Township will have lane closures with flagging on Seisholtzville Road between PA 100 and PA 73. PennDOT Maintenance Forces will be performing shoulder work/widening, and the restriction will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Drivers should expect delays and use caution when passing through this work zone. Rain could also cause delays during this time.
Union Township will experience nighttime lane closures in both directions on PA 724 between Riverbridge Road and Monocacy Creek Road. PennDOT Maintenance Forces will be conducting brush cutting work, and the restriction will be in effect from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Drivers are advised to expect delays and exercise caution while passing through this work zone. Rain may cause potential delays during these hours.
Muhlenberg Township will have nighttime lane closures in both directions on 5th Street Highway between Elizabeth Avenue and South Temple Blvd. PennDOT Maintenance Forces will be conducting brush cutting work, and the restriction will be in effect from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Drivers are advised to expect delays and exercise caution while passing through this work zone. Rain may cause potential delays during these hours.
Muhlenberg Township will experience nighttime lane closures in both directions on PA 61 between Reading Crest Avenue and George Street. PennDOT Maintenance Forces will be conducting brush cutting work, and the restriction will be in effect from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Drivers are advised to expect delays and exercise caution while passing through this work zone. Rain may cause potential delays during these hours.
Colebrookdale Township will have nighttime lane closures in both directions on PA 73 between Little Getting Lane and Grims Mill Road. PennDOT Maintenance Forces will be conducting brush cutting work, and the restriction will be in effect from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Drivers are advised to expect delays and exercise caution while passing through this work zone. Rain may cause potential delays during these hours.
Motorists are encouraged to plan their routes accordingly and allow extra time to reach their destinations during these construction periods. Additionally, all drivers are reminded to obey posted speed limits, follow detours if necessary, and use caution when traveling through work zones for the safety of both workers and fellow drivers.
