​Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a multi-year reconstruction and resurfacing project begins this week on Interstate 80 eastbound between just west of the Montour County line and the Route 42 interchange in Hemlock Township, Columbia County.

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the contractor, New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. will begin placing long-term road signs between the Montour / Columbia County line, approximately 3 miles east of Exit 224 (Route 54 / Danville), in Valley Township, Montour County and Exit 233 (Route 42 / Buckhorn), Hemlock Township, Columbia County. Work will be performed along the shoulder and will not impact traffic. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. 

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024 and Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the contractor will begin work along the left shoulder between mile marker 228 and 230, approximately 3 miles west of Exit 233 (Route 42 / Buckhorn). Motorists can expect the left (passing) lane to be restricted where work is being performed.  Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM.​

On Thursday, April 4, 2024 starting at 7:00 PM through Friday, April 5, 2024, at 6:00 AM, the contractor will be setting barrier along the right (driving) lane, in preparation for shoulder reconstruction between mile markers 228 and 230, approximately 3 miles west of Exit 233 (Route 42 / Buckhorn).  Motorists can expect the right (driving) lane to be restricted while the barrier is being placed. Once the barrier is in place, there will be two lanes of traffic shifted to the left.

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

New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. is the prime contractor for this $11.1 million reconstruction and resurfacing project. Work includes shoulder reconstruction, roadway resurfacing, structure preservation, signing, and other miscellaneous work. Work on this project is anticipated to be completed in 2025.

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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