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#601
April 10, 2026, 12:52:18 PM   Last Edit: April 10, 2026, 07:03:37 PM by 74/171FAN
(For PA 997) PennDOT - District 8 News: Traffic Shift at Route 997 Roundabout Project in Franklin County

PennDOT - District 5 News: District 5 Upcoming Road Work


(For I-78)
QuoteCounty: Lehigh
Municipality: City of Allentown
Road Name: Interstate 78 East On-ramp at Exit 57 (Lehigh Street North)
Type Of Work: Construction
Work Being Done By: PennDOT Contractor
Type Of Restriction: 24 Hours
Restriction: The On-ramp to Interstate 78 East form Lehigh Street North will be closed and detoured from 9PM 04/10 to 6AM 04/13. Detour will utilize Lehigh Street North to Interstate 78 West to Exit 55 (Cedar Crest) to Interstate 78 East. Work is part of the ongoing Interstate 78 Project.
Start: 04/10/26
Estimated End: 04/13/26
In Effect (time of day): 09:00 PM To 06:00 AM
Will rain cause delays? No


County: Lehigh
Municipality: City of Allentown
Road Name: Interstate 78 West Ramp at Exit 57 (Lehigh Street)
Between: - And -
Type Of Work: Construction
Work Being Done By: PennDOT Contractor
Type Of Restriction: 24 Hours
Restriction: Interstate 78 West Off-ramp to Lehigh Street will be closed and detoured from 9PM 04/17 to 6AM 04/20. Detour will utilize Interstate West to Exit 55 to Cedar Crest Boulevard to Interstate 78 East to Lehigh Street. Work is part of the ongoing Interstate 78 Project.
Start: 04/17/26
Estimated End: 04/20/26
In Effect (time of day): 09:00 PM To 06:00 AM
Will rain cause delays? No

PennDOT - District 8 News: Laudermilch Road Bridge in Dauphin County Open to Traffic

(For PA 54)  PennDOT - District 3 News: A Bridge Rehabilitation Project is Planned to Begin on Route 54 in Lycoming County
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#602
April 13, 2026, 09:24:13 AM   Last Edit: April 13, 2026, 05:23:15 PM by 74/171FAN
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#603
April 14, 2026, 10:37:25 AM   Last Edit: April 14, 2026, 03:40:14 PM by 74/171FAN
PennDOT - District 9 News: Shapiro Administration Invests Over $209 Million in Laurel Highlands

QuoteShapiro Administration Invests Over $209 Million in 53 Projects to Improve Roads and Bridges in Laurel Highlands Region This Year

Today, officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced PennDOT will invest over $209 million in 50 projects anticipated to start during the 2026 construction season, and three projects that will continue in 2026 in the six-county, Laurel Highlands region. These investments support Governor Josh Shapiro's vision of a safe and reliable transportation network that connects people to opportunity and each other.

This investment includes rehabilitating, reconstructing, and resurfacing 105 miles of highways and working on 89 bridges. Under Governor Shapiro's Administration, 19,451 miles of roadway have already been improved statewide, and work has advanced on 1,738 state and local bridges.

"Each new and continued project plays a vital role in supporting safe and efficient travel, both for the residents of our region and those who are traveling through," said District 9 Executive Vince Greenland. "These projects support our economy and enhance our communities by providing transportation options for residents and shipping routes for area businesses to grow and thrive."

Overall highlights in the 2026 construction season for District 9 (Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties) include:

Approximately 105 miles of paving.
Approximately 89 bridges will be repaired or replaced.
Approximately 396 miles of roadway will be seal coated.
Notable projects that will continue this year include:

Blair County:

Route 3013 (Dunnings Highway) over Dry Run and Blair Gap Run bridge replacements in Blair and Allegheny townships, $5.4 million.
Fulton County

Interstate 70 eastbound resurfacing, Amaranth to Bedford in Bethel, Brush Creek, and Union townships, $19 million.
Somerset County

U.S. 219, U.S. 30 to North Somerset resurfacing in Jenner, Lincoln, Quemahoning, and Somerset townships, $26 million.
Notable projects that are expected to begin this year include:

Bedford County

U.S. 30, Breezewood to Everett resurfacing in Everett Borough, East Providence Township, and West Providence Township, $14.2 million.
U.S. 30, Scenic Road to Pitt Street resurfacing in Bedford Borough, $6.1 million.
Route 4009 (William Penn Road), Quaker Valley Road to Brumbaugh Road resurfacing in Bedford and Saint Clair townships, $2.3 million.
Blair County

Interstate 99, Sproul/Claysburg to Newry Pulloff resurfacing and bridge rehabilitations in Blair, Freedom, and Greenfield townships, $24 million.
Route 453 (Jaynesville Pike), Interstate 99 to Beastons Road resurfacing and slope stabilization in Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township, $8.4 million.
Route 36 (Logan Boulevard), U.S. 22 to Plank Road resurfacing in the City of Altoona, Hollidaysburg Borough, Allegheny Township, Logan Township, and Frankstown Township, $5.5 million.
Route 866 (High Street & Piney Creek Road), Williamsburg Resurfacing in Woodbury Township and Williamsburg Borough, $2.6 million.
Cambria County

U.S. 22, Route 164 to Blair County Line resurfacing in Cresson and Munster Townships, $11.6 million.
Route 756, Alvin Street to Industrial Park Road resurfacing in Geistown Borough and Richland Township, $9.5 million.
Route 3104 (Mount Airy Drive) over U.S. 219 bridge replacement in Richland Township, $2.3 million.
Route 160 over Otto Run and South Fork Branch bridge replacements in Wilmore Borough and Adams, Croyle, and Summerhill townships, $3.5 million
Fulton County

T-313 (Hill Road) over Tributary to Sawmill Hollow Run bridge replacement, $1 million.
Route 655 over Barnett's Run bridge replacement in Belfast Township, $850,000.
Huntingdon County

Route 655 (Big Valley Pike) over Tributary to Mill Creek culvert replacement in Brady Township, $1.4 million.
Route 994 (Old Plank Road) over Tributary to Great Trough Creek culvert replacement in Todd Township, $800,000.
Somerset County

U.S. 219 Boynton Bridge Replacement in Elk Lick Township, $2.3 million.
Route 3029 (Copper Kettle Highway) over Middle Creek bridge replacement in Milford Township, $1.4 million.
Route 2001 (Oak Dale Road) over Laurel Creek bridge replacement in Elk Lick Township, $1.4 million.
As construction projects are underway in the region, the traveling public can anticipate seeing many work zones and are urged to keep in mind their safety and the safety of highway workers. When encountering a work zone, drivers are reminded to drive the posted speed limit, turn on their headlights, pay close attention to signs and flaggers, and avoid all distractions.

Drivers 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 1,200 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.

Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects. Subscribe to PennDOT news and find transportation results in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties at www.pa.gov/DOTdistrict9.

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(For I-81 and PA 171) PennDOT - District 4 News: PennDOT/BPC Announce Traffic Switch for the Interstate 81 Susquehanna Bridge Project in Susquehanna County

PennDOT - District 11 News: Inbound Liberty Tunnel Overnight Closures this Week in Pittsburgh

(For PA 124)  PennDOT - District 8 News: Safety Improvement Project at Rt 124 and Freysville Rd Intersection York County
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#604
April 15, 2026, 11:01:55 AM   Last Edit: April 15, 2026, 06:14:27 PM by 74/171FAN
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#605
April 16, 2026, 08:31:17 AM   Last Edit: April 16, 2026, 04:59:40 PM by 74/171FAN
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District 9:  PA 350 over Tributary to Warriors Mark Run

PennDOT - District 5 News: District 5 Upcoming Road Work

QuoteCounty: Schuylkill
Municipality: West Mahanoy Twp.
Road Name: PA 54
Between: Raven Run Road And Newtown Road
Type Of Work: Bridge Repair
Work Being Done By: PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type Of Restriction: 24 Hours
Restriction: Road will be closed and detoured for bridge repair work. Detour will utilize East Mahanoy Avenue, Flicker Hill Road, Main Street, and PA 924.
Start: 04/27/26
Estimated End: 05/15/26
In Effect (time of day): 12:00 AM To 12:00 AM
Will rain cause delays? No

(For PA 724) PennDOT - District 5 News: Route 724 over Allegheny Creek Bridge Replacement in Robeson Township, Berks County
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#606
April 17, 2026, 07:59:37 AM   Last Edit: April 17, 2026, 03:32:36 PM by 74/171FAN
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#609
April 24, 2026, 10:01:57 AM   Last Edit: April 24, 2026, 11:16:31 AM by 74/171FAN
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#611
April 28, 2026, 11:33:30 AM   Last Edit: April 28, 2026, 04:53:07 PM by 74/171FAN
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#613
April 30, 2026, 08:55:18 AM   Last Edit: April 30, 2026, 02:20:24 PM by 74/171FAN
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District 2: US 22 Business at East Charles Street in Lewistown

QuotePennsylvania Department of Transportation District 2 (PennDOT) is proposing to remove two adjacent bridges carrying SR 3006 (South Juniata Street/Business 22) over the SR 3002 (East Charles Street) interchange in Lewistown Borough, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. In lieu of replacing the bridges, an at-grade roundabout will be constructed, SR 8005 (interchange ramps) will be removed, and SR 3002 will tie in directly to the roundabout. Sidewalk, new guide rail, and intersection improvements will also be incorporated. Finally, work will include preserving the bridge carrying SR 3006 over Kishacoquillas (Kish) Creek immediately to the north. The scope of work is to reset rocker bearings, replace strip seals, repair concrete, and apply an epoxy overlay.

District 11:  I-376, Bath Tub Flooding  (also affects US 22 and US 30)

District 12: Signal Improvements; US 30; Hempfield and Unity Townships; Westmoreland County

(For I-81) PennDOT - District 8 News: Pavement Milling Operation to Close NB I-81 Welcome Center Entrance, Exit Ramps in Franklin County
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#615
May 04, 2026, 10:47:48 AM   Last Edit: May 04, 2026, 02:12:06 PM by 74/171FAN
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#616
May 05, 2026, 12:32:13 PM  
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#617
May 06, 2026, 09:19:27 AM  
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#618
May 07, 2026, 04:11:53 PM  
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#619
May 08, 2026, 10:43:47 AM   Last Edit: May 08, 2026, 12:30:01 PM by 74/171FAN
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#620
May 11, 2026, 09:06:41 AM   Last Edit: May 11, 2026, 06:56:51 PM by 74/171FAN
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May 12, 2026, 02:03:06 PM  
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#622
May 13, 2026, 11:51:18 AM   Last Edit: May 13, 2026, 03:52:33 PM by 74/171FAN
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