PennDOT has announced a series of road projects slated to begin in Schuylkill County starting May 20.
Below is a detailed schedule of the upcoming projects:
Porter Township: Route 209
- Location: Between Dauphin County line and Interstate 81
- Type of Work: Miscellaneous maintenance
- Work by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
- Restrictions: Daytime lane restriction with flagging
- Schedule: May 20-24, 2024
- Time: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Rain Delays: None anticipated
Various Municipalities: Interstate 81
- Location: Between Lebanon County line and Luzerne County line
- Type of Work: Litter removal
- Work by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
- Restrictions: Daytime lane restriction for this moving operation
- Schedule: May 20-22, 2024
- Time: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Rain Delays: None anticipated
New Ringgold: Route 443
- Location: Between Koch and Reeser streets
- Type of Work: Pothole patching
- Work by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
- Restrictions: Daytime lane restriction with flagging
- Schedule: May 20-24, 2024
- Time: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Rain Delays: None anticipated
St. Clair: Hancock St.
- Location: Between US 209 and Old Route 209
- Type of Work: Bridge repair
- Work by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
- Restrictions: Daytime lane restriction with flagging
- Schedule: May 20-24, 2024
- Time: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Rain Delays: None anticipated
Motorists traveling through these areas are advised to plan for potential delays and exercise caution when driving through work zones.
PennDOT urges drivers to remain alert, follow posted signs, and adhere to flaggers’ instructions to ensure safety for both workers and travelers.