​Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year roadway project continues on Interstate 180 eastbound and westbound in Montoursville Borough, and Loyalsock, Fairfield, and Muncy townships in Lycoming County.

Lane Closures Due to Bridge Work

On Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM through Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM, the contractor will be performing epoxy overlays in both lanes on the structures carrying Interstate 180 westbound over the Loyalsock Creek, Route 87, Fairfield Road, and Brushy Ridge Road. Motorists can expect lane closures where work is being performed.

Delays are expected, especially during the peak traffic hours between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

Interstate 180 WB On-Ramp Closure

On Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM through Monday, August 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM, the on-ramp next to Soapy Joe's Car Wash from Route 2014 (East Third Street / Broad Street) to Interstate 180 westbound will be closed. A detour using Broad Street and Route 2014 (East Third Street) to the Interstate 180 on-ramp at the eastern end of the Golden Strip in Loyalsock Township will be in place.

Additional Work

On Sunday August 13, 2023, through Friday, August 15, 2023, the contractor will continue paving the eastbound and westbound bridge approaches on Interstate 180 starting at the eastbound bridge over Route 220, over Carpenter's Run and Wolf Run and then returning westbound performing the same bridge approach paving back westward. Motorists can expect work to take place in the shoulder areas of Interstate 180 and ramp shoulder areas in the westbound lanes as well.

Additional work includes trenching and installing electrical conduits along Interstate 180 east and westbound lanes and on and off ramps at Fairfield Road. Work will take place between the hours of 6:00am and 2:00 PM daily Monday through Friday.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.

Glenn O. Hawbaker is the prime contractor for this $11.4 million highway resurfacing project.  Work on this project includes mill and resurface of over 13 miles of roadway including entrance and exit ramps at Route 87 and the Fairfield Road interchanges, new lighting, guide rail upgrades, drainage, signage, and pavement markings. Additional work the removal and re-epoxy of 16 bridges throughout the project.  These bridges span the Loyalsock Creek, Route 87, Fairfield Road, Route 220, Carpenter's Run, Brushy Ridge Road, Wolf Run, and Muncy Creek.  Work on this project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2024, with a winter shutdown in 2023.

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Contact: Kim Smith, kiasmit@pa.gov or 570-368-4344

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