Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a multi-year reconstruction and resurfacing project continues next week on Interstate 80 eastbound between just west of the Montour County line and the Route 42 interchange in Hemlock Township, Columbia County.
Week of April 21
- On Sunday, April 21, 2024, the contractor will remove temporary barrier near mile marker 231. Motorists can expect the right (driving) 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 Monday, April 22, 2024, the contractor will perform paving work along the left shoulder between mile markers 228 and 233. 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 Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the contractor will be setting temporary barrier along the right (driving) lane, in preparation for shoulder reconstruction between mile markers 228 and 233. 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. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM Tuesday through Thursday nights.
- On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the contractor will begin excavation work behind the barrier with no impact to traffic between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM and continue through Friday.
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.
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Media Contact: Kim Smith, kiamsmit@pa.gov or 570-368-4344
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