Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a resurfacing and drainage improvement project is set to begin next week on Route 118 between Cemetery Road (T-682) and Dark Hollow Road (T-800) in Franklin Township, Lycoming County.
On Thursday, June 1, 2023, the contractor, Don E. Bowers, will begin excavation work for an arch culvert near the intersection with Cemetery Road and begin replacement of the storm sewer throughout the project area. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours with 24-hour a day flagging for the duration of the project.
Don E. Bower is the prime contractor for this $1.6 million resurface and drainage improvement project. Work on this project includes mill and resurface of the roadway, replacement of the storm sewer, installation of a new arch culvert, new guide rail, and line painting. Work on this project is expected to be completed in September of 2023, weather permitting.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, watch for stopped or slow-moving vehicles, and drive with caution through the work zone.
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.
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Contact; Maggie Baker, magbaker@pa.gov or 570-368-4202
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