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Lane Restrictions on Interstate 81 Northbound and Southbound in Lackawanna County

05/31/2023

Dunmore, PA – Motorists should expect increased traffic congestion and are encouraged to take alternate routes if possible. There will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 as follows:

  • Interstate 81 northbound at mile marker 180 on the bridge over the PA Turnpike in Moosic Borough for bridge joint repairs. Work will take place on Thursday, June 1, 2023 From 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
  • Interstate 81 northbound and southbound at mile marker 183.5 on the Cemetery Bridges in Scranton for bridge inspections. Work will take place Thursday, June 1, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

When encountering a work zone, please drive the posted speed limit, turn on your headlights, pay close attention to signs and flaggers, and avoid all distractions. In high-traffic locations, motorists are encouraged to use both lanes of travel to the merge point and take turns merging into the open lane.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles 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.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

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Information about infrastructure in District 4, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D4Results.

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