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#476
September 19, 2025, 08:44:58 AM   Last Edit: September 19, 2025, 04:31:33 PM by 74/171FAN
(For PA 28) PennDOT - District 11 News: Northbound Route 28 Off-ramp Overnight Closures Begin Monday in Pittsburgh

PennDOT - District 5 News: District 5 Upcoming Road Work

QuoteCounty: Northampton
Municipality: Walnutport Borough
Road Name: PA 145/Best Avenue
Between: Main Street And Lehigh Gap Street
Type Of Work: Other
Work Being Done By: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type Of Restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Ramp closed. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start: 09/22/25
Estimated End: 09/26/25
In Effect (time of day): 08:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays? Yes

QuoteCounty: Lehigh
Municipality: Washington Twp.
Road Name: PA 873
Between: Mountain Road And PA 145
Type Of Work: Bridge Repair
Work Being Done By: PennDOT Contractor
Type Of Restriction: Nighttime
Restriction: Route 873 Lehigh Gap Bridge over the Lehigh River, Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Trail, Paint Mill Road, and Norfolk Southern Railroad will be be closed in the northbound direction from 8pm Friday to 6am Monday morning for work related to the ongoing bridge repair project. Southbound directions has been closed since March. After the completion of the work on Monday morning, the bridge will be fully opened in both directions. Work this weekend includes paving and signal work. There will be additional work needed for project including steel repairs, substructure repairs, and pedestrian bridge repairs. However traffic impacts will be minimal for this work. The project is estimated to be completed in February 2026.
Start: 09/19/25
Estimated End: 09/22/25
In Effect (time of day): 08:00 PM To 06:00 AM
Will rain cause delays? No

QuoteCounty: Monroe
Municipality: Hamilton Twp.
Road Name: US 209 South Ramps at Business Route 209
Between: - And -
Type Of Work: Construction
Work Being Done By: PennDOT Contractor
Type Of Restriction: 24 Hours
Restriction: On and off ramps for US 209 South at Business Route 209 in Sciota will be closed and detoured. Detour will utilize Lesh Road. Ramps will be closed from 6pm Friday until 6am Monday.
Start: 09/19/25
Estimated End: 09/22/25
In Effect (time of day): 06:00 PM To 06:00 AM
Will rain cause delays? No

(For PA 61) PennDOT - District 3 News: Flood Exercise Next Week in the City of Sunbury and Upper Augusta Township

(For PA 5) PennDOT - District 1 News: PennDOT is Seeking Feedback for a Project to Improve Route 5 Bridge
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#477
September 22, 2025, 07:37:43 AM   Last Edit: September 22, 2025, 03:53:28 PM by 74/171FAN
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#478
September 23, 2025, 12:05:55 PM   Last Edit: September 23, 2025, 05:13:34 PM by 74/171FAN
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#479
September 24, 2025, 01:18:05 PM  
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#481
September 26, 2025, 09:12:56 AM   Last Edit: September 26, 2025, 04:49:12 PM by 74/171FAN
(For PA 56) PennDOT - District 9 News: Widman Street Ramp Closures Planned for Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway) in Richland Township, Cambria County September 29 and 30

QuoteWidman Street Ramp Closures Planned for Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway) in Richland Township, Cambria County September 29 and 30


The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists of the closure of both the on and off ramps for Widman Street on Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway) in Richland Township and the City of Johnstown in Cambria County on Monday, Sept. 29, and Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

A detour will be in place for westbound traffic at Ramp V from Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway) to Widman Street and Ramp W from Widman Street to Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway).

The work taking place includes milling, resurfacing, guide rail & drainage upgrades, signing and pavement markings, and concrete barrier adjustments.

The overall project begins in Richland Township at the intersection of Route 56 and U.S. 219, covering 4.7 miles of Route 56 and ends near the Route 3016 (Bedford Street) exit in the City of Johnstown. Quaker Sales Corporation of Johnstown, PA is the contractor for this $14.7 million project that is expected to be completed in mid-November 2025.

As always, PennDOT stresses extra caution in all work zones. Motorists should drive slowly, eliminate all distractions, and stay alert for direction from advanced signage and flaggers.

Additionally, PennDOT reminds motorists that as of June 5, 2025, the "Paul Miller's Law" is in effect. This law prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, even while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red light, or other momentary delay. Violation of this law is punishable by way of summary citations issued by any Pennsylvania Law Enforcement officer. We strongly urge motorists to make safe choices, put phones out of reach and don't text and drive.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.  

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District9.   

Follow PennDOT District 9 on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.  

(Also for PA 16) PennDOT - District 8 News: NB I-81 Exit 5 Off-Ramp Closure

QuoteNB I-81 Off-Ramp at Exit 5 in Franklin County to be Closed for Reconstruction


Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the northbound Interstate 81 off-ramp at Exit 5 (Route 16/Greencastle/Waynesboro) in Franklin County, will be closed beginning this Sunday night for reconstruction. Traffic will be detoured.

Weather permitting, the ramp from northbound I-81 to Route 16 at Exit 5 will be closed at 7:00 PM, Sunday, September 28. The work is expected to be completed and the ramp open to traffic by 6:00 AM Wednesday, October 1.

A detour will be in place. Northbound I-81 traffic should continue north to Exit 10 (Route 914/Marion), the return south on I-81 to Exit 5.

This work is part of a project that consists of milling, concrete patching, asphalt resurfacing, guiderail updates, signage, and pavement markings on northbound and southbound I-81 from the Maryland State Line to Milepost 6, including ramps located within the project limits.

Travelers are reminded to be alert for these operations, to obey work zone signs, and to use caution when driving through work zones for their safety, as well as for the safety of the road crews.

New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. of New Enterprise, PA, is the contractor on this $17.8 million project.

All work is expected to be completed by July 16, 2027.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local alerts on X.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties at PennDOT District 8.

Information about infrastructure in District 8, including completed work and significant projects, is available at District 8 Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at PennDOT Projects.

Follow PennDOT on X, and like the department on Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Dave Thompson 717-418-5018, dmthompson@pa.gov

(For PA 28)  PennDOT - District 11 News: Route 28 Overnight Wrong-Way Detection Testing Next Week in Allegheny County

QuoteRoute 28 Overnight Wrong-Way Detection Testing Next Week in Allegheny County

Southbound Route 28 to Millvale (Exit 3B) Overnight Closures Postponed Next Week



Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing overnight intermittent traffic stoppages on various Route 28 ramps in Allegheny County will occur Monday through Friday, September 29-October 3 weather permitting.

Wrong-way detection testing will occur along Route 28 off-ramps from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM each weeknight through Friday, October 3 requiring stoppages of 15 minutes or less in the following locations:

Northbound Route 28 off-ramp to Delafield Avenue (Exit 7)
Northbound Route 28 off-ramp to Fox Chapel Road/Waterworks Drive/Freeport Road (Exit 8)
The left-hand Fox Chapel Road ramp at the Exit 8 interchange
The right-hand Waterworks Drive/Freeport Road ramp at the Exit 8 interchange
Southbound Route 28 off-ramp to Fox Chapel Road (Exit 8)
Northbound Route 28 off-ramp to Blawnox (Exit 9)
Northbound and southbound Route 28 off-ramps to Harmar/I-76/Route 910 (Exit 11)
The Pennsylvania State Police will assist with the closures.

Additionally, the previously planned overnight ramp closures on southbound Route 28 to Millvale (Exit 3B) will not occur Monday through Friday, September 29-October 3. Additional details will be provided when the work is rescheduled.

Schedule updates will be provided throughout the project as crews move work locations.

This $4.8 million safety project is located along Route 28 between the City of Pittsburgh and Harmar Township. Work includes installation of sensors, detectors, and cameras to detect wrong way drivers. If a driver enters Route 28 in the wrong direction, signs and lights will automatically activate to alert drivers and notifications will be sent to PennDOT's Western Regional Traffic Management Center. Controller boxes, fiber optics, electrical components, cameras, signs, and lighting will all be installed within department right-of-way. All interchange exit ramps will be included along Route 28 between the Anderson Street ramp in the City of Pittsburgh and the Harmar/I-76/Route 910 (Exit 11) interchange in Harmar Township. There will be single-lane and shoulder restrictions through most of the project. Additionally, there will be future overnight closures and detours of three exits: northbound 31st Street Bridge/Strip District (Exit 2), southbound 40th Street Bridge/Lawrenceville (Exit 3A), and northbound Route 8 South towards RD Fleming Bridge/Sharpsburg (Exit 5A). Additional details will be provided in advance of the closures. The project is expected to conclude in the early spring of 2026. Power Contracting Company is the prime contractor.

To help keep motorists informed as work progresses, PennDOT has created an email distribution list for Route 28 traffic advisories and construction updates. Enroll by sending email addresses to nhaney@pa.gov. Please write "Subscribe – Route 28" in the subject line.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District11.  

Information about infrastructure in District 11, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D11Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Nicole Haney, nhaney@pa.gov or 412-429-5011

(For US 19)  PennDOT - District 1 News: Road Closure Planned on Route 19 in Mercer County for Bridge Inspection

QuoteA portion of Route 19 in Coolspring Township, Mercer County, will be closed to through traffic from Monday, October 6 to Thursday, October 9, 2025, due to a railroad bridge inspection.

Canadian National Railway Company will be conducting the inspection of the structure, which is located just south of where Holmes Road intersects with Route 19.

A detour will be posted using Route 19, starting at the intersection with Holmes Road and ending at Rodgers Hill Road.

PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.

Find PennDOT news for the northwest region on X or Facebook.

MEDIA CONTACT: Saxon Daugherty, 814-678-7095 or sadaughert@pa.gov

(For PA 65 and I-279)  PennDOT - District 11 News: Southbound Route 65 Ramp to Fort Duquesne Bridge Overnight Closures Continue

(For US 11 and PA 34) PennDOT - District 8 News: Work Scheduled to Complete Roundabout in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County
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#482
September 29, 2025, 12:32:20 PM   Last Edit: September 29, 2025, 04:21:01 PM by 74/171FAN
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#483
September 30, 2025, 01:32:19 PM   Last Edit: September 30, 2025, 02:45:39 PM by 74/171FAN
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#484
October 01, 2025, 03:38:29 PM  
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#486
October 03, 2025, 11:04:53 AM   Last Edit: October 03, 2025, 02:41:45 PM by 74/171FAN
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